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

Rebecca McDevitt
May 27, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


Diamonds, Daggers, and Depths: Senses Cuts Deep in Philly
Photo by Rebecca McDevitt - RJL Photography If you haven't listened to senses , now is your chance. I discovered senses listening to a...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 1, 2025


JonasCon: 20 Years of Jonas Brothers
Saturday, March 23, 2025 – Rutherford, NJ. We arrived at the American Dream Mall by 5:45 am, buzzing with a mix of adrenaline and disbelief.

LJ Portnoy
Mar 29, 2025


JONASCON: Know Before You Go!
The Jonas Brothers are commemorating their 20th anniversary with JonasCon, a special one-day event on March 23, 2025, at the American Dream.

Rebecca McDevitt
Mar 18, 2025


Dropkick Murphys Fans Shipped Up to the Pocono Mountains for Annual St. Paddy's Day Celebration
Photos and Review by Eric Sperrazza Photo by Eric Sperrazza Since 2002, Dropkick Murphys have performed a series of shows leading up to...
Eric Sperrazza
Mar 15, 2025


Bringing the Energy: Bryce Vine at St. Andrews Hall, Detroit
Detroit's iconic St. Andrews Hall was alive with electric energy on February 16, 2025, as Bryce Vine took the stage...

LJ Portnoy
Feb 20, 2025


Grayscale Pours their “Hart” into Album Release Show
Photo by Rebecca McDevitt - RJL Photography Last night, Philadelphia's own Grayscale delivered an unforgettable early album release show...

Rebecca McDevitt
Dec 23, 2024


State Champs: A Legendary Closing Night at Webster Hall
On December 8th, 2024, State Champs brought their tour to an unforgettable close at Webster Hall...

Rebecca McDevitt
Dec 10, 2024


David Archuleta Lights Up Westfield Garden State Plaza with Holiday Cheer
David Archuleta delivered an unforgettable performance at Westfield Garden State Plaza’s Big Santa Light-Up & Drone Show , officially...

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 11, 2024


From 250 to 19,000: Sabrina Carpenter Always Steals the Show
Photography by LJ Portnoy, Midwest coverage On September 26, 2024, Sabrina Carpenter took over Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan,...

LJ Portnoy
Sep 27, 2024


From Swirls to Sound waves: Griff Spins Us into a Dream
Photographed by LJ Portnoy, Midwest coverage On September 24, 2024, at St. Andrew’s Hall in Detroit, MI, Griff and opener Stephen...

LJ Portnoy
Sep 26, 2024


DJ Deleasa Brings the Party to Pier 13 for Labor Day Weekend
Hoboken’s Pier 13 was the place to be this Labor Day Weekend , as DJ Deleasa took over the waterfront venue for an electrifying night...

Rebecca McDevitt
Sep 3, 2024
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