Pop Punk

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Streaming has made music feel endless. Millions of songs at your fingertips, playlists that update overnight, and the ability to dive into a new artist’s world in seconds. It’s convenient, sure. But here’s the truth: streaming is more like renting than owning. And if we really want to support the artists we love, buying their music still matters, maybe more than ever. Buying Gives Artists What Streaming Can’t When you hit play on Spoti

Alex Ray’s Messy is a short, sharp burst of pop-alt emotion, five songs, twelve minutes, and zero filler. It’s a snapshot of chaos polished just enough to shine, but not so much that it loses its edge. Every track feels like an intentional contradiction: raw yet refined, vulnerable yet self-possessed.

Photo by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography ) Montclair, NJ — October 5, 2025 Photos and Show Review by Rebecca...

Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (IG: @blacksheepimagery ) Review & Photos Contributed by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Revisions by Rebecca McDevitt...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Article by Rebecca McDevitt, Contributions by Annie Gallo Photos by Annie Gallo & Rebecca McDevitt Bristow, Virginia • Virginia Beach,...

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

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.

Review and Photos by Rebecca McDevitt The Fillmore, Philadelphia – July 18, 2025 Sweat, Sax, and Shoeys: A Night of Pure Chaos If The...

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

Photos and Article by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Chicago, IL June 25, 2025 The Summer Circus Tour headlined by Less Than Jake made its...

June 18, 2025 – Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt What do you get when you mix glittering guitars,...

Interview by Rebecca McDevitt & Ilana Bornstein Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt Photo by Rebecca McDevitt Genre-defying....

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...

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...