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Pinhead Gunpowder Turns Back the Clock in Detroit
Billie Joe Armstrong traded stadiums for St. Andrew’s Hall, and a sold-out room of longtime Green Day fans got raw, unpolished East Bay punk up close.

LJ Portnoy
3 days ago


Faber Drive Couldn’t Wait for 20: Inside the 19¼ Anniversary Tour
Backstage at The Concert Hall in Toronto, Dave Faber Seamus O’Neil, and Nate Cavalli talk about the pop-punk resurgence, hearing fans sing the new single back, and what’s coming next on Faber Drive.

LJ Portnoy
Oct 13


The Linda Lindas Light Up Chicago
The Linda Lindas brought the noise, the energy, and a whole lot of punk rock to the House of Blues Chicago.

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Oct 4


Julia Wolf Takes Philly to the Deep End at Franklin Music Hall
Photography and Review by Hannah Mary Hampton Julia Wolf brought her Deep End World Tour to Philly this past Wednesday, September 30, delivering an emotionally charged night that showcased exactly why the New York singer has continued to build such a devoted audience. Photography by Hannah Mary Hampton | IG: @hannahmarymedia Nearly 4 years after Wolf first headlined Philadelphia at The Foundry at The Fillmore in February 2023, she has made her return. This time commanding the
Hannah Hampton
Oct 4


Modest Mouse “Floats On” Across the US
With a new album release in June, Modest Mouse enchants fans, bringing their genre defying show is across the US.
Madison Cozzens
Oct 2


Bikini Kill: Feminine Power at The Agora
Riot Grrl pioneers, Bikini Kill, played a political and energetic show on Thursday night at The Agora in Cleveland, OH. Photography and Review by Madison Cozzens Bikini Kill lead singer, Kathleen Hanna, performing at The Agora in Cleveland, OH. Photography by Madison Cozzens (@coz_artphoto on IG.) Bikini Kill has been at the forefront of the punk rock scene since the 90’s. As a founding voice of the “Riot Grrrl” movement, the band is unapologetic about its feminist lyrics a
Madison Cozzens
Sep 21


It Wasn’t Just a Phase: Simple Plan Headlines a Sold-out Show at Jacob’s Pavilion
Simple Plan Celebrates their 25th Anniversary with an Electric North American Tour
Madison Cozzens
Aug 16


hot mess Proves That Home is Where the Mess Is with Single & Music Video for “Take Me Home”
Pop-Punkers' hot mess gets Tattooed in their Latest Music Video for “Take Me Home.”
Konstantina Buhalis
Aug 16


Blood, Fire, and The Black Parade: My Chemical Romance Takes Over Citi Field
My Chemical Romance did not wait for the first note to start the show. The second fans entered Citi Field, they were no longer simply concertgoers. They were prisoners.

Fernando Flores
Aug 13


Kiss The Scientist Captures the Rite of Passage of Young Love in "Life You Want"
Drawing from the emotional pull of Midwest emo and early-2000s pop punk, "Life You Want" channels the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of love in your early twenties by Kiss the Scientist.
Brooke Dougherty
Jul 28


Olivia Rodrigo Trades Teenage Heartbreak for Adult Vulnerability: Album Review of “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo
The pop star's most nuanced record yet finds beauty in the contradictions of devotion, anxiety, and growing up. Article Contributed by Shyanne Vaden Album cover for “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo Renowned pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated third studio album “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” was released on June 12, and has already taken not only her fans, social media but the world by storm. From her stepping on the scene with “Sour
Shyanne Vaden
Jul 17


Devon Again Embraces Grungy Aesthetics on Snake the Drain
Analog Antics fill the screen in the new music video Photo: Max Christiansen Devon Again Introduces Herself to the World Devon Again, the stage name of the rising country-pop artist Devon Johanningmeier, has hit the world stage after a 2020 TikTok video in which she freestyled over a polka beat and went viral. From there, label meetings became routine, and she eventually met with Cameron Hale, who helped produce Johanningmeier’s first hit, Suburbia. Now, four years later, Joh
Konstantina Buhalis
Jul 13


Savage Hands Releases “It’s Me” Detailing the Agonizing Loop of Pushing People Away Because You’re Running From Yourself
Pushing themselves to new heights following the move to Oxide Records, Savage Hands are preparing to release a new album and set out on a summer tour. Without losing touch with their hard rock roots, the Maryland band have dropped a gut-wrenching new single, "It's Me,” compelling enough to hook even the non-metal fans. Article Contributed by Brooke Dougherty Photography by William George The song begins fast-paced, and almost uneasy as if you are trying to outrun your shadows
Brooke Dougherty
Jul 12


Turn Two Turns Heads in New Jersey
The Legacy of East Coast Pop-Punk and Emo Lives On Turn Two band photographed | Photography by Steph Cincinnatti (IG: @ohiosteph3) Article Contributed by Konstantina Buhalis Turn Two, one of New Jersey’s latest bands, has been taking the Pop-Punk world by storm with their sound, melding the classic 2000s sound with modern touches. SoundCheck sat down with Shane Maziekien to talk about the formation of Turn Two, Third-Wave Emo, and how they developed their sound. Turn Two’s En
Konstantina Buhalis
Jul 9


Blink-182’s Classic, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, Turns 25 with an Anniversary Edition
Twenty-five years later, blink-182 gives the album that defined a generation of skaters, slackers, and screen-staring kids the vault treatment.
Konstantina Buhalis
Jul 5


Pretty Pity Turns Fleeting Connection Into an Anthem on 'I.D.K.'
Single Review: The Tampa alternative pop-rock band, Pretty Pity, delivers a hook-filled ode to chemistry, temptation, and living for the night.
Brooke Dougherty
Jun 27


Back From the Dead and Better Than Ever: The Cab Brings Fans Back in Time at Philadelphia's TLA
More than a decade after stepping away, The Cab returned to Philadelphia with a night full of unforgettable songs, surprising covers, and a crowd that never forgot a single lyric. Article & Photos Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt The Cab performing at the TLA in Philadelphia, PA | Photography by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography) Since forming in Las Vegas in 2004, The Cab built a loyal following in the pop rock scene, blending infectious hooks with heartfel

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 26


Victory Kid’s New Album ‘Catalyst’ Transports Listeners To The Early 2000’s
Victory Kid's debut-style album 'Catalyst' channels early-2000s alt-rock with rebellious energy and vulnerable lyrics that could spark the genre's next wave.

Monica Soriano
Jun 22


Welcome to Hyrule Castle: The Drive Home's Backyard EP Release Show
The Drive Home — Where Do You Belong? EP Release Party — May 30, 2026

LJ Portnoy
Jun 4


Boys Like Girls Brought the Soundtrack of a Generation Back to Life in Anaheim
With booming sing-alongs, flickering box TVs, and emotional callbacks to their earliest records, Boys Like Girls delivered the ultimate pop-rock time machine.
Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff
May 11
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