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10 Years of Mister Asylum - Highly Suspect at House of Blues
Article & Photos by Madison Cozzens Highly Suspect’s debut album, Mister Asylum, charted Number 7 on the Top Rock Albums when it came out in 2015. The album is a favorite among fans, and brought something new to the table when it broke onto the scene. With their very first release to the public, Highly Suspect got nominated for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song at the Grammy’s that year. It’s no wonder the group wanted to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the album with a to
Madison Cozzens
Dec 13, 2025


Cleveland’s on the Yung Gravy Train
If Zebra Cakes and a Microsoft PowerPoint are not on your concert bingo card, you’ve never seen Yung Gravy live. The House of Blues in Cleveland had “sold-out” flyers taped to the doors on Saturday night. If you didn’t get your tickets early, you were sadly out of luck. The crowd was prepped with a “How to Have the Most fun at Yung Gravy Concert” PowerPoint, and they really took it to heart. The venue was packed with people letting loose and having fun.. and of course MILFs.
Madison Cozzens
Nov 30, 2025


Mac Saturn: Rising From the Ashes
November 14th was a jam-packed day at The House of Blues in Cleveland, OH. The Academy Is… was playing in the main room, and Mac Saturn packed the smaller Cambridge Room at the venue. The house was buzzing with fans excited to see their show of choice that evening. The intimate Cambridge Room was filled with people of all ages, ready to have a 70s rock-inspired evening.
Madison Cozzens
Nov 19, 2025


Twenty Years Later and Still Here: Mayday Parade & All Time Low Live in Detroit
Some bands have been here for most of your life. Others have been here longer than you have even been alive. Mayday Parade has been a band for twenty years. All Time Low has been a band for twenty two. The crowd reflected that timeline in full. Some people first heard these songs on burned CDs and shared iPods. Others found them on streaming years later. Different ages, different entry points, but everyone already knew the words.
This wasn’t nostalgia. This was continuity.

LJ Portnoy
Nov 5, 2025


ALBUM REVIEW: Taylor Acorn - Poster Child
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

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 4, 2025


Calliope Wren: The Craft is in the Muse
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

Fernando Flores
Oct 28, 2025


Calliope Wren Channels Goddess Energy on Debut EP Fade and Wither
The Long Island alt-rock siren celebrates with a ritual-themed release show at Amityville Music Hall. Press materials courtesy of Jocelyn...

Rebecca McDevitt
Oct 6, 2025


From Chaos to Command: Starcrawler and Garbage Deliver a Night to Remember
Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (IG: @blacksheepimagery ) Review & Photos Contributed by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Revisions by Rebecca McDevitt...

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Oct 4, 2025


Soccer Mommy at Globe Iron
Sophie Allison, better known as Soccer Mommy, stopped at Globe Iron in Cleveland on the tail end of her September Tour. The venue opened...
Madison Cozzens
Sep 30, 2025


Yungblud at the Fillmore Detroit: Chaos, Catharsis, and Pure Connection
Fans of all ages buzzed with anticipation, knowing they were about to see Yungblud in the flesh. The energy was palpable, a steady hum running through the room. When the crew moved a lone mic stand to the center of the stage, the roar made it clear: Detroit was ready for their favorite artist to arrive.
Rachel Catherine
Sep 12, 2025


The Black Keys and Gary Clark Jr. Rock Chicago at Huntington Bank Pavilion
When The Black Keys hit the stage, the energy shifted up another notch. They opened with “Thickfreakness,” “The Breaks,” and “I’ll Be Your Man,” immediately showcasing the tight, punchy blues-rock that has defined their sound for years.

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Sep 5, 2025


Dirty Honey Joins The Struts for a High-Voltage Rock Revival
If you closed your eyes at the House of Blues on August 5th, you could almost believe you’d time-traveled to the golden era of rock — the flashlights were up, the riffs were loud, and the crowd sang every word like their lives depended on it. Dirty Honey and The Struts weren’t just playing a show; they were leading a revival.
Madison Cozzens
Aug 13, 2025


HALESTORM RETURNS WITH EVEREST, THEIR SIXTH FULL-LENGTH STUDIO ALBUM OUT AUGUST 8; “nEVEREST” GLOBAL TOUR ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER-NOVEMBER 2025
PRESS RELEASE Pre-save Everest HERE Halestorm, the GRAMMY-winning band initially formed by siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale with guitarist...

SoundCheck Team
Apr 30, 2025
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