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Alex Ray Gets Real on Messy
Alex Ray’s Messy is a short, sharp burst of pop-alt emotion, five songs, twelve minutes, and zero filler. It’s a snapshot of chaos polished just enough to shine, but not so much that it loses its edge. Every track feels like an intentional contradiction: raw yet refined, vulnerable yet self-possessed.

LJ Portnoy
Oct 18, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: Madison Cunningham – Ace
Photo by °1824 / UMG Review by SoundCheck Mag Photos by °1824 / UMG Madison Cunningham has always felt like a painter who uses chords and vocals instead of brushes. The California-born singer-songwriter has long been celebrated for her blend of technical precision and emotional storytelling, and on Ace, she delivers what feels like her most cinematic and self-reflective work yet. A Grammy winner and master of subtlety, Cunningham has created an album that feels like walking t

SoundCheck Team
Oct 17, 2025


Twenty One Pilots: The Legends That Live On
Photo by Fernando Flores (IG: @fernandofloresphotography ) Review & Photos Contributed by Fernando Flores October 4, 2025 Wantagh, NY The Global Reach Twenty One Pilots has thrived on blending narrative, symbolism, and emotional transparency. Through their music, they’ve built a cinematic world that has opened the eyes of fans all around the globe. Fans that still hold their early cult classics close to heart such as one of my close favorites, “Jumpsuit” which was part of the

Fernando Flores
Oct 16, 2025


Louis Knight Opens a New Chapter with “Until You Come Home”
Photo credit: Jack Morgan (IG: @jackmorgan07 ) Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Photos by Jack Morgan Independent pop singer-songwriter...

Rebecca McDevitt
Oct 10, 2025


Madison Cunningham’s Ace: A New Chapter in Songwriting
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham is bound to have an impactful album release. She’s poised to captivate audiences once again with her new album “Ace,” that’s coming in October 10, 2025. Bound to tug on many listeners' heartstrings.

Fernando Flores
Oct 2, 2025


Soccer Mommy at Globe Iron
Sophie Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy, stopped at Globe Iron in Cleveland on the tail end of her September Tour. The venue opened...
Madison Cozzens
Sep 30, 2025


UNDERGROUND RADAR: Artist You Need To Know - Louis Knight
Louis Knight is a singer/songwriter that leaves you with something to carry. British-born and Philly-raised, he first caught attention on American Idol, but it’s the music that came after that’s carved out his place. His songs feel like late-night conversations, the ones you remember long after the lights go out.

Rebecca McDevitt
Sep 25, 2025


Hayley Williams Strips It Down on Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party
As fall creeps in and emos lace up their Vans and pull on their flannels, Hayley Williams has delivered the soundtrack of the season. Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party (Post Atlantic) isn’t Paramore redux—it’s something more introspective.
Konstantina Buhalis
Sep 20, 2025


SINGLE REVIEW: Village Liquors - Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines
Franklin Jonas steps into a new chapter with "Village Liquors", an indie-country single that radiates both grit and soul. The song feels like a window into Franklin’s story of growing up, facing himself, and embracing honesty. The banjo adds a perfect country twang, grounding the track in rootsy authenticity while still keeping it fresh and modern.

Rebecca McDevitt
Sep 5, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: Sombr "I Barely Know Her"
Article by Rebecca McDevitt Sombr’s Big Glow Up Album Artwork: Nicky Parks and Amelie Boose If you have been watching Sombr over the last...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 23, 2025


AJR’s ‘Something in the Sky’: A tour you can’t miss!
Article & Photos by Fernando Flores AJR, a band of three brothers with limitless potential rose to stardom with their hit song, I'm...

Fernando Flores
Aug 20, 2025


Michael Franti & Spearhead with HIRIE - A Night of Joy, Love, and Sunshine at The Riviera Theater
Chicago, July 23, 2025 Photos and Review By Ernesto Raul Aguilar There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when an artist’s energy...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jul 28, 2025


FLETCHER’s New Album Feels Like a Hug and a Gut Punch at the Same Time
Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? isn’t just an album, it’s a soul dump. The kind of record that makes you pause, breathe,...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jul 24, 2025


Alex Ray’s New Single “UR KINDA LOVE” Drops May 9th Singer-Songwriter releases new single ahead of debut EP.
Credit: Shantell Cruz Singer-songwriter Alex Ray just dropped a new single, “UR KINDA LOVE,” today, on May 9th. Produced by SAYWHEN, the...

LJ Portnoy
May 10, 2025


JP Saxe’s "Articulate Excuses" Hurts in All the Places
For anyone who's felt too much and said too little—this album speaks the language.
JP Saxe doesn’t write love songs. He writes what happens after. The shame. The silence. The parts we think we’re the only ones feeling. Articulate Excuses is a tight, emotionally fraught collection of eight songs that dig deep, hit hard, and leave a mark.

LJ Portnoy
May 1, 2025


Joe Jonas Drops “Heart by Heart” and Yep, We’re in Our Feels
Joe Jonas is three-for-three with the singles off his upcoming solo album Music for People Who Believe in Love , and the latest track,...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 25, 2025


The Hip-Hop Slowcore Revolution
Genre: Emo, Slowcore, Electronic, Pop Sign Crushes Motorist has been one of the premier Slowcore artists over the last few years,...
Konstantina Buhalis
Apr 13, 2025
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