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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


Knox Gives Detroit His Midwest Best
Fresh off his new album, Knox and his show-stopping opener Emi Grace turned St. Andrew’s Hall into all-night Friday sing-along.

SoundCheck Team
4 days ago


Knocked Loose Leave It All in the Parking Lot at the Palladium
Hardcore’s reigning kings, Knocked Loose, turned Worcester’s outdoor stage into 72 minutes of chaos, with a little help from Denzel Curry
Michael Riley
7 days ago


No Encore Necessary: Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines’ First of Many Tour
On the road with Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines during their first of many headlining tours.

SoundCheck Team
Oct 10


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


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


Hot Take: "Sold Out" Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means Anymore
Concert marketing has quietly turned "sold out" into a marketing strategy instead of a milestone.

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 18


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


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


Pretty Pity Is Done Performing What You Think a Rock Band Should Be
The Tampa alternative pop-rock band, Pretty Pity, on leaving Stoned Mary behind, learning to be okay with looking cringe, and why their most vulnerable music is still ahead.
Brooke Dougherty
Aug 10


Franklin Jonas & The Byzantines: The Rubble, the Rise, and the First of Many
Franklin Jonas performing in Hanover, MD. | Photography by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography) Article, Interview, & Photos by LJ Portnoy & Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas has been doing the work quietly, and the proof is in the rooms. Over the last few years, he and The Byzantines have grown from an exciting new project into one of the most talked-about rising acts in the Americana space, one believer at a time. Busking outside venues on the Greetings From

SoundCheck Team
Jul 20


Alex Warren Turned Cleveland Into a Family Reunion During the Finding Family on the Road Tour
On his sold-out Cleveland night, the "Ordinary" star, Alex Warren, proved his real instrument isn’t his voice. It’s the room.

LJ Portnoy
Jun 28


Seafret - Underground Radar: The Billion-Stream Permission Slip
When Atlantis crossed a billion streams on TikTok, Seafret didn't rush. Fear of Emotion is what happens when a band finally gets to make a record on their own terms.

LJ Portnoy
May 18


Harry Styles Explores New Sound with “Aperture”
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

Monica Soriano
Feb 18


Why 2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Landmark Festival Year
Music festivals have become some of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. They create moments that launch careers, define summers and bring fans together in unforgettable ways. Heading into 2026, the continuation of these iconic festivals promises even bigger lineups, louder crowds and more moments that will be talked about for years after the fact. If the past few years are any indication, 2026 is shaping up to be nothing short of legendary.

Fernando Flores
Jan 30


Gov Ball Sets the Festival Tone with Its 2026 Lineup Release!
There’s a particular kind of electricity that only a Gov Ball moment can generate. Today, January 5, 2026, that anticipation found its release as Governors Ball unveiled its lineup, and with it, the atmosphere of festival season officially shifted. This wasn’t just a list of names appearing on a screen; it was a collective intake of breath, a reminder of how live music continues to bring people together.

Fernando Flores
Jan 6


Finding Joy Again: David Archuleta’s Season of Rediscovery
Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt & Fernando Flores There’s a calmness to David Archuleta that feels almost luminous. Even over a screen, it radiates a gentle peace that comes from someone who’s done the work of rediscovering themselves. When he smiles, it’s easy to see that the joy he’s singing about isn’t just a theme; it’s a state of being. Photo Provided by Ken Phillips Publicity Group As the holiday season approaches, Archuleta returns with My Only Wish, a festive

SoundCheck Team
Nov 12, 2025
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, 2025


Phantogram Light Up Detroit with a Hypnotic Night at The Fillmore
Detroit got a full dose of dream-pop intensity when Phantogram brought their tour to The Fillmore on Sunday night. The ornate theater became a swirling storm of bass, synths, and flashing lights, and by the end of the night, it felt less like a concert and more like being pulled into the band’s own universe.

LJ Portnoy
Sep 2, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: Sombr "I Barely Know Her"
Article by Rebecca McDevitt Sombr’s Big Glow Up Album Artwork: Nicky Parks and Amelie Boose If you have been watching Sombr over the last...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 23, 2025
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