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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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 28, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 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


New Music Friday: Hidden Indie Gems You Should Have on Repeat Right Now!
Have you ever heard a song so good that you immediately text your friends, “How have I never heard this before?!”

LJ Portnoy
Feb 28, 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
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