Single Release

New Jersey-born, LA-based artist Goldie Scott has released her new single ahead of her upcoming full-length debut album. Taking cues from the long history of Western Americana sounds, Scott blends indie ballads and pop to create a highly personal and emotional account of the complications of family relationships.

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Some songs ask you to feel something. Others just make you feel it before you even realize what's happening. "Medicina", the Spanish-language collaboration between artist Dav Julca and DJ and producer Deleasa, falls firmly into the second category, and that's entirely the point. The track operates like a prescription. The title means exactly what it says: La vibra esta divina, las bocinas siempre arriba, and the energy is coming to rech

Released today, High & Sad is the kind of song that doesn't announce itself; it just finds you. Franklin Jonas and The Byzantines have crafted something that exists in the in-between: not quite a ballad, not quite a confessional, but somewhere more honest than either.

Article Contributed by Konstantina Buhalis Michigan metalcore heroes, Of Virtue, hit the ground running with their latest single, “Death Of The Altar”, an intense and emotional look at their innerworlds, and their battles with their demons. Midwestern politeness is nowhere to be found on this track, but Michiganian truth flows through the track. Photo: Alexander Bemis Power in Collaboration “Death Of The Altar” was written in partnership with Lee Albrecht (Bilmuri, The Devil

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Photo Provided by Spotify Die To Fall is The Maine’s first release off their upcoming record Joy Next Door, and it already feels like a song made to be shared. It has that indie alternative glow to it, but with a beat you can still move to. The kind of song that turns into a group scream at a summer show, arms thrown over each other’s shoulders, yelling “I feel alive” like you mean it. There’s something really freeing about it. It feels

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

Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Photo: Spotify Charlie’s Natural Gift Charlie Puth has a way of drawing listeners in without relying on big moments and “Beat Yourself Up” is an example of that confidence. As the second single from his upcoming album Whatever’s Clever, the track doesn’t rush to make an impression. Instead, it eases in self-assured allowing the mood to settle before the message fully lands. The song rides a smooth, steady groove that feels almost convers

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Fourteen years ago, Mike Schiavo was performing in a small pizza shop in New Jersey, the kind of venue where the stage feels temporary but the ambition does not. Backed by members of Aaron Carter’s former touring band, the show carried an odd duality: hyper-local grit paired with a glimpse of something bigger. Even then, Schiavo sang like someone already imagining Los Angeles. Mike Schiavo performing at Luna's pizza in 2012 with a local

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

A first look into Sylvaner’s musical capabilities after making the transition from studio engineer to artist. Sylvaner recently released his first single, “Pentimento,” which is notably a creative output of talent. In this ambitious 4-minute and 33-second track, Sylvaner dives into his feelings about heartbreak with a soulful and enchanting sound. Not many artists release such a lengthy track to kickstart their career, but Sylvaner did…. and it works!

Panda House, one of the local legends of Detroit, is releasing their sixth album. Formed in 2012, Panda House has been on the circuit for a while, after their 2024 EP, The Means, and their return with their latest album, a self-titled journey spanning their career to date, accompanied by a vinyl release through Third Man Records.

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

Dakota Diehl’s “Falling Out of Love” feels like the exact moment when heartbreak stops knocking the wind out of you and starts lighting a fire instead. This song marches with its shoulders back, head up while saying enough. It adds strength to a woman scorned in the best way possible, not by making her cruel or careless, but by reminding her she survived, learned and came out sharper on the other side.

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

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.

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Quotes and Photos Courtesy of Ken Phillips Publicity Group If you thought David Archuleta’s latest chapter couldn’t get any more vibrant, think again. The pop favorite just revisited two of his Earthly Delights standouts — “Crème Brulée” and “Can I Call You” — with brand-new Spanish versions plus a bilingual remix of “Crème Brulée” featuring Colombian alt-pop icon, Esteman. Fans might remember that “Crème Brulée” already flirted with a

Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas returns with Road Soda, a track that instantly cements his growing signature sound —...

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SoundCheck Mag sat down with Leith Ross, and we couldn’t be more excited. With new projects on the horizon and her upcoming album, “I Can See The Future,” she gave us a glimpse into a future fans will want to be part of.

Franklin Jonas steps into a new chapter with "Village Liquors", an indie-country single that radiates both grit and soul. The song feels like a window into Franklin’s story of growing up, facing himself, and embracing honesty. The banjo adds a perfect country twang, grounding the track in rootsy authenticity while still keeping it fresh and modern.