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Primus Still Sucks (and That’s Why We Love Them)
July 11, 2025 Salt Shed Chicago, IL Photos & Review by Ernesto Raul Aguilar On a warm, breezy, overcast evening at Chicago’s Salt Shed...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jul 14


Punk Rock Under the Big Top: Less Than Jake’s Summer Circus Storms Chicago
Photos and Article by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Chicago, IL June 25, 2025 The Summer Circus Tour headlined by Less Than Jake made its...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jun 28


Psychedelic Serenity on the Cuyahoga
After a gloomy day of rain and gray skies, the clouds finally broke just in time for Goose to bring the sunshine.
Jacob’s Pavilion was bursting with life—glittered cheeks, tie-dye shirts, funky outfits, and fans already dancing before the band even took the stage.
This wasn’t just a concert—it was a gathering. A celebration. A shared pulse. And Goose hadn’t even played a note yet.
Madison Cozzens
Jun 24


Honey Revenge Light Up Brooklyn Bowl with Femme-Forward Fury
June 18, 2025 – Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt What do you get when you mix glittering guitars,...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 23


Zane Carney Finds His Own Light in a Night of Intimate Magic
Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt There are shows you attend, and then there are shows you feel . Zane Carney’s set at The Green Room...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 17


Caamp Comes Home
Shot by Madison Cozzens, Midwest Coverage Live at Jacob’s Pavilion | Cleveland, OH Contributed by Madison Cozzens Revised by LJ Portnoy,...
Madison Cozzens
Jun 17


Beauty and Noise: Sleigh Bells Unleash Chaos in Chicago
On June 12, 2025, Sleigh Bells brought their signature sonic chaos to Metro Chicago. Well known for their explosive fusion of noise pop,...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jun 15


The Driver Era Brings the Heat to The Met
Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt Let’s be real: if your voice wasn’t gone and your shirt wasn’t damp, you didn’t do The Driver Era...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 12


Milahroy Is Giving In to Let Go — Meet Our June Featured Artist
Interview by Rebecca McDevitt & Ilana Bornstein Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt Photo by Rebecca McDevitt Genre-defying....

SoundCheck Team
Jun 9


Phoneboy Turns The Foundry Into a Frenzied Dance Party
Philadelphia, PA – June 5, 2025 It’s rare that a show makes the floor move. Like, literally. But when Phoneboy took over The Foundry at...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 7


Michael Angelakos Is Passion Pit
5/20/25 DELUXX FLUXX, NYC Photo by Fernando Flores Michael Angelakos sets out to create the best experience for his fans. Prior to...

Fernando Flores
Jun 2


Joe Jonas Brings the Storm and the Soul to Miami
Article by Rebecca McDevitt with contributitons by LJ Portnoy

Rebecca McDevitt
May 27


One Night Only: Rico Nasty Sets Brooklyn on Fire
A sold-out sweaty crowd packed the Crown Hill Theater in Brooklyn, New York to see Rico Nasty perform for One Night Only presented by...

Annie Gallo
May 9


Is brat summer really over? Fans sure aren’t ready for it to be.
“Brat” was named Collins Dictionary’s word of the year for 2024. The word started being widely used after English pop star Charli xcx...

Annie Gallo
May 8


HALESTORM RETURNS WITH EVEREST, THEIR SIXTH FULL-LENGTH STUDIO ALBUM OUT AUGUST 8; “nEVEREST” GLOBAL TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2025
PRESS RELEASE Pre-save Everest HERE Halestorm, the GRAMMY-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist...

SoundCheck Team
Apr 30


The SoundCheck Festival Guide
Article by Konstantina Buhalis / Contributions by Rebecca McDevitt Everything you need to know to survive (and thrive) during festival...

SoundCheck Team
Apr 21


The Governors Ball Is Back and Bigger Than Ever
The Governors Ball Music Festival is set to return with a stellar lineup, promising an electrifying weekend for music enthusiasts. Set to...

Fernando Flores
Apr 17


Half•Alive Lights Up Detroit with Visual Brilliance and Unshakable Vibes
On a wet and slightly dreary Tuesday night in Detroit, Half•Alive offered an antidote to the gloom, delivering an immersive audiovisual experience that blurred the lines between concert and performance art.

LJ Portnoy
Apr 17


The Used Revives the Romance of Emo in Detroit
With 2.8 million monthly Spotify listeners still tuning in, The Used’s influence hasn’t faded—it’s evolved.
Konstantina Buhalis
Apr 11


Sax Appeal: A Behind The Scenes Look at Gabi Rose
Article by Rebecca McDevitt / Contributions by Rebecca McDevitt & LJ Portnoy If you're feeling saxy, Gabi Rose is here to blow you...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 4
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