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Cartel’s Chroma Turns 20: Detroit Sings Every Word
Marking the 20th anniversary of their seminal debut Chroma, Cartel took Detroit back to 2005 with a front-to-back play through that had fans hanging on every note.

LJ Portnoy
2 days ago


ALBUM REVIEW: Twenty One Pilots - Breach
Twenty One Pilots have never just released albums, but they’ve ALWAYS built worlds. With Breach, the duo officially closes the book on the Blurryface saga, giving fans a powerful final chapter that feels both nostalgic and brand new.

Rebecca McDevitt
6 days ago


Motherfolk’s Eternal Joy Lights Up Mahall’s
Going to a show at Mahall’s in Lakewood, OH, feels like stepping back into a basement gig in the best possible way. The neon lights, exposed ceilings, patterned paint, and low-lit stage created a nostalgic backdrop for a night where fans stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the artists. Motherfolk turned the cozy room into something bigger—raw emotion, pure joy, and plenty of dancing.
Madison Cozzens
Sep 16


Quinn XCII Crowned Hometown Hero in Sterling Heights
On September 12, 2025, Quinn XCII turned the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater into a hometown celebration, with a crowd that felt less like strangers and more like family invited to the biggest backyard party in Sterling Heights.

LJ Portnoy
Sep 13
Long Live The Black Parade
My Chemical Romance’s Long Live the Black Parade was the anniversary tour of the summer. The band embarked on a brief run, playing The Black Parade in its entirety, following their full album performance at last year's When We Were Young Festival.
Konstantina Buhalis
Sep 11


Philly Was Just a Kid Again with Simple Plan
On a late-summer Saturday night, the Skyline Stage at The Mann transformed into a time machine. Thousands of fans gathered under the Philly sky, ready to scream, laugh, and maybe even cry with Simple Plan. By the end of the night, one thing was clear: Philly was just a kid again.

Rebecca McDevitt
Sep 3


JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour
Article by Rebecca McDevitt, Contributions by Annie Gallo Photos by Annie Gallo & Rebecca McDevitt Bristow, Virginia • Virginia Beach,...

SoundCheck Team
Aug 23


Philly’s Modern Culture Makes MilkBoy Feel Like Home
If you’ve been paying attention to Philly’s alternative scene, you’ve probably heard the name Modern Culture floating around. The...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 13


SoundCheck Session: Livingston - July/August Featured Artist Interview
Livingston opened up about everything from navigating grief and identity to the wildest moments on tour—and let’s just say, you’re going to want to watch this one all the way through.
Check out our exclusive video interview below, and keep scrolling for the full conversation.

LJ Portnoy
Aug 7


The Break Plans Bring the Poptimism to Philly
MilkBoy – July 25, 2025 Photos & Review by Rebecca McDevitt You know that feeling when a band you just discovered ends up blowing you...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jul 27


BILMURI CRANKS HARD AT THE FILLMORE PHILLY
Review and Photos by Rebecca McDevitt The Fillmore, Philadelphia – July 18, 2025 Sweat, Sax, and Shoeys: A Night of Pure Chaos If The...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jul 21


ALBUM REVIEW: Yungblud – "Idols"
Release Date: June 20, 2025 Label: Locomotion/Capitol Reviewed by: SoundCheck Mag The Theatrics Return—Louder, Bigger, and All...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 29


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


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


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


Mayday Parade’s "Sweet" is the Emo Revival We Didn’t Know We Needed
Welcome back, boys. We missed you. Mayday Parade is 20 years in and somehow still managing to kick us in the feels like it’s 2007 and...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 22


Emo Meets EDM: Said The Sky & Taylor Acorn Craft Something Special on “Reminisce”
When Said The Sky teams up with Taylor Acorn, you already know your heart's about to be put through it—in the best possible way....

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 16


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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