Photo by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography ) Article & Photos Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt If you grew up blasting pop punk on your iPod Nano, this tour was basically therapy. The Delilah vs. Juliet Tour brought two fan-favorite names, Plain White T’s and We The Kings, together for a night that felt like Warped Tour 2010 all over again. And with Emo Nite setting the tone, the nostalgia levels were off the charts. We The Kings hit the stage first and hone

Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Keeping it Short n’ Spooky A few months ago, SoundCheck Mag had a special interview with Amber Mark, highlighting the release of her new album, Pretty Idea, which dropped on October 10, 2025. Today, we have the privilege to deep dive into her set while touring alongside Sabrina Carpenter, making the Short n’ Sweet Tour just a little bit sweeter. Amber kicks off the performance coming out in a stunning Black Cat-inspired bunny outfit whic

Paul Bergen / Redferns / Getty The same fans who stream songs into existence can also tear an artist down in 280 characters. Stan culture is the reason many artists still have careers in 2025, but it’s also why some can’t sleep at night. Passion is powerful, and online communities have turned that passion into entire ecosystems. But when love turns into possession, the same force that fuels a career can start to quietly destroy it. No label marketing plan can compete with an

Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Taylor Acorn isn’t new to the scene, but she’s definitely started redefining it. With her latest album Poster Child, she surpasses the expectations she’s built. The record feels like flipping through pages of her diary, every lyric blurring the line between strength and softness, heartbreak and healing. “Poster Child” delivers everything you’d expect from Taylor — upbeat, infectious melodies — but it’s the vulnerability underneath that hits har

Photo by Fernando Flores (IG: @fernandofloresphotography ) Article & Photos Contributed by Fernando Flores When Calliope Wren walks on stage, the atmosphere changes. There’s an energy that's magnetic, untamed, and beautifully deliberate. Her performances aren’t just performances, they have an otherworldly pull that takes you into orbit. Long Island-based singer Calliope Wren has set herself up to carve out her own lane in a music world that often tries to define women before

Photo credit: Devin Dygert Article contributed by Fernando Flores The Crowd Goes Wild! It’s been a week since the release of Grant Knoche’s new album, Good Luck Getting Over Me—and the reviews are in! Grant Knoche hits the nail on the head with this fantastic record, blending EDM and pop in a way I didn’t know I needed. The melodies are incredible from start to finish, and the overall production value is top-tier. When it comes to Grant and his music, you know he’s always de

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

Photo by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography ) Article & Photos contributed by Rebecca McDevitt The former American Idol favorite continues to bloom, personally, vocally, and unapologetically. If you don’t know David Archuleta from his American Idol days, you definitely know his timeless hits like “ Crush ” and “ A Little Too Not Over You .” Since his debut, Archuleta has transformed from pop prodigy to fully realized artist - embracing his authentic self an

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Louis Knight is a singer/songwriter that leaves you with something to carry. British-born and Philly-raised, he first caught attention on American Idol, but it’s the music that came after that’s carved out his place. His songs feel like late-night conversations, the ones you remember long after the lights go out.

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.

Article & Photos by Fernando Flores AJR, a band of three brothers with limitless potential rose to stardom with their hit song, I'm...

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