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Rachel Bochner Finds Freedom in Reflection on "Happier You're Gone (SASE)"
There are breakup songs that make you want to text your ex. Then there are songs like Rachel Bochner's "Happier You're Gone (SASE)," the kind that reminds you just how much you've grown since everything fell apart. Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Photography by Smiles Meyer (IG: @strangeexposures) At its core, "Happier You're Gone (SASE)" isn't about bitterness. It's about perspective. While the song can easily be heard as the story of leaving behind a relationship, i

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 29


The Excitement Surrounding BTS’ Comeback: New Album Arirang, Upcoming Tour and Soldout Army Bombs!
BTS is known as the act that paved the way for K-pop to reach mainstream audiences, and after years of absence, they're back and ready to hit the stage.

Monica Soriano
May 4


HAYLA's "Heal" Is the Song She's Been Building To
You think you know an artist. Then they hand you something like this. "Heal" isn't the HAYLA you've been dancing to — it's the one she's been keeping to herself. And we're so glad she's finally letting us in.

LJ Portnoy
Apr 18


Iris Copperman’s Voice and Songwriting Talent Shines Through in New EP Middle School Dropout
A 14-Year-Old's Debut EP That Writes Itself Into Your Chest, Iris Copperman Doesn't Hold Back.

Monica Soriano
Apr 13


MGK Times of My Life Release: The Release of a Fan Favorite
Article Contributed by Konstantina Buhalis MGK has been a poster boy of the alternative and rap scene for the last decade, with 2020 making him a household name after the release of Tickets to My Downfall. Six years later, MGK is back with a single and music video for “Times of My Life,” off the album lost americana, to fan excitement. Photo: Sam Cahill Times of My Life Lore Fans have been patiently waiting for the official release of Times of My Life, which had been locked
Konstantina Buhalis
Feb 27


Harry Styles Explores New Sound with “Aperture”
He’s back! Harry Styles releases the first single from his new album ‘Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ along with tour dates and a music video!
Stepping into a different sound, Harry Styles’ release of “Aperture” leaves many stunned. While it is very clear by the title of the album that it would involve some sort of disco, dance, house or EDM influences it still left many puzzled. Not necessarily in a bad way, but rather, people are left curious about this new direct

Monica Soriano
Feb 18


Sarah Kinsley Finds Beauty in the Passing of Time With “Fleeting”
A reflection on impermanence, cinematic pop, and the new chapter ahead. Article Contributed by Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff Sarah Kinsley shot by Florence Sullivan Sarah Kinsley has built a career around capturing fleeting moments — and with nearly one million monthly Spotify listeners, she’s clearly not the only one listening closely. During our recent chat, she spoke about time the way some people speak about weather: ever-present, uncontrollable, and quietly shaping everything
Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff
Feb 15


Locket by Madison Beer — An Album Review That Hits Where It Hurts
Madison Beer’s new album Locket feels like being let into something private. The album moves gently, almost carefully, through heartbreak and loss, never forcing big moments but letting emotion build naturally. There’s a softness to it that makes the heavier moments hit harder, and a sense that every track belongs exactly where it is. This is Madison Beer at her most vulnerable and most confident, all at once.

LJ Portnoy
Feb 5


Meels Shares her Inner World with Us
Recently, we had the opportunity to hear Meels talk about her upbringing, inspirations and new sound. She spoke with such genuine care for her craft that it became clear why she’s continuously growing as an artist. She has built this wonderful folk-country world, as she invites us into it, we can see just how much meaning there is behind her music.

Monica Soriano
Jan 29


Harry Styles Wants To Disco In 2026, Occasionally
The surprising news of a Harry Styles comeback this year leaves many emptying their bank accounts in hopes of a tour or residency.
Out of nowhere, in different cities around the world, Harry Styles promo began popping up. The words WE BELONG TOGETHER are plastered on walls. It could only mean one thing: a comeback. Indeed, Harry Styles announced a surprising new album, Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. set to be released March 6, 2026.

Monica Soriano
Jan 22


Internet Sensation Jordi Establishes Her Pop Sound with Debut Self-Titled Album
The 22-year-old internet sensation is making her debut as an artist with a pop-focused album.
Releasing a first project can be nerve-wracking to some and a breeze for others. It is the beginning of establishing oneself within the music industry. Finding a sound, collaborating with people, and working out the details are all important steps. Jordi has amassed millions of followers across social media platforms, a huge accomplishment for someone who is only in her early 20’s.

Monica Soriano
Jan 21


Sitting With the Mess: Alex Ray on Art and Survival
Alex Ray has the kind of origin story that sounds like a dare.
Manchester, Kentucky. A home shaped by faith and learning. A path that led her to law school, graduating valedictorian, and into commercial litigation. On paper, it looked like an arrival. In reality, it felt like an erasure.
“I was losing my hair,” she told us, remembering her first year practicing law. “I was working constantly. I just remember thinking, something’s gotta give.”

LJ Portnoy
Jan 15


Charlotte Sands: “one eye open” - The Bold Single Leading The Way For Her New Album
Charlotte Sands expresses her personal feelings through her latest single, “one eye open.”
The single “one eye open,” by Charlotte Sands, is a gloomy escape to freedom in which she paints a clear picture of her feelings through her lyricism. The song sounds almost dreamlike with somber undertones and a release of emotions through Charlotte's vocals. It is a direct focus on the anxiety experienced in an unhealthy relationship, being told directly from Charlotte’s perspectiv

Monica Soriano
Jan 12


Gov Ball Sets the Festival Tone with Its 2026 Lineup Release!
There’s a particular kind of electricity that only a Gov Ball moment can generate. Today, January 5, 2026, that anticipation found its release as Governors Ball unveiled its lineup, and with it, the atmosphere of festival season officially shifted. This wasn’t just a list of names appearing on a screen; it was a collective intake of breath, a reminder of how live music continues to bring people together.

Fernando Flores
Jan 6


Nick Jonas’ “Gut Punch” Is A Reminder To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
Nick Jonas did not ease us into 2026. He went straight for the feelings. “Gut Punch”, released January 1, 2026, is the first single off his upcoming album Sunday Best, out February 6, 2026, and it feels like a song you accidentally put on and then suddenly you’re staring at the wall thinking about your entire inner dialogue. Artwork by Steven R. Gilmore The song starts immediately with a soft piano and Nick’s voice sounding almost fragile. Like he’s letting a thought slip bef

Rebecca McDevitt
Jan 1


2025: Building SoundCheck Mag - Our First Year
It started with a whisper. A tiny idea. A quiet moment where we decided to try something ourselves, this time with our full chests. We didn’t know where it would go. We just knew we wanted to build something with intention.
SoundCheck began small and digital. Our first interview lived in a Word document. Our first artist was someone we already knew and believed in.

SoundCheck Team
Dec 31, 2025


SINGLE REVIEW: Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines - “Break The Levee”
Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines' newest single “Break The Levee” feels like gratitude in motion. In announcing the track he shared that it is a song about loving no matter what the outcome, and that intention pours through every second of it. There is warmth in the message and light in the delivery. It feels like someone finally letting the sun hit their skin after years spent in the shade. The song opens with gentle country leaning g

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 26, 2025


EP REVIEW: Blissed Out - Broadside
Broadside has been teasing us with pieces of Blissed Out for months and now that the full EP is here, it feels like the complete picture finally arrived. It is emotional. It is catchy. It is honest in that way Broadside fans love. They kicked things off back in April with “I Think They Know,” a song that puts every overthinker right in their feelings.

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 22, 2025


First Listen: “Die on This Hill” Marks Sienna Spiro’s Breakthrough Moment
Sienna Spiro’s “Die on This Hill” begins with a quiet magnetism that feels instantly inviting. A single piano line opens the door and her voice steps in with striking richness. It is warm, resonant, and full of a clarity that draws you in immediately.

LJ Portnoy
Nov 17, 2025


SINGLE REVIEW - "Ready Now" - Kelly Reynolds
Kelly Reynolds, the rising New Jersey artist signed to Moto Records, opens 2025 with a single that feels like a deep breath and a gut punch all at once. “Ready Now” is her first release of the year, and if you love indie storytellers like Leith Ross or Madison Cunningham, she needs to be on your radar immediately. She has only been releasing music for a little over a year, but “Ready Now” shows an artist who already knows exactly what she wants to say. The track pulls you in

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 14, 2025
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