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Alex Ray Gets Real on Messy
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.

LJ Portnoy
Oct 18


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


Madison Cunningham’s Ace: A New Chapter in Songwriting
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham is bound to have an impactful album release. She’s poised to captivate audiences once again with her new album “Ace,” that’s coming in October 10, 2025. Bound to tug on many listeners' heartstrings.

Fernando Flores
Oct 2


Conan Gray — Wishbone Album Review
From bedroom-pop heartbreak to bold confessionals, Conan Gray proves he’s grown into one of pop’s most daring storytellers.

LJ Portnoy
Aug 26


SoundCheck Mag Hosts First Fan Event: Celebrating the Jonas Brothers' Album Release "Greetings From Your Hometown"
SoundCheck Mag kicks off their first fan-fueled event in Brooklyn with an unforgettable night of memories, music, and magic.

LJ Portnoy
Aug 17


Album Review: Jonas Brothers – Greetings From Your Hometown
Article by Rebecca McDevitt Back to Where It All Began With Greetings From Your Hometown , the Jonas Brothers are asking us to slow...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 15


SoundCheck Session: Livingston - July/August Featured Artist Interview
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.

LJ Portnoy
Aug 7


Justin Bieber - Swag: Album Review
Still Got That SWAG Article contributed by: LJ Portnoy, Editor-in-Chief Justin Bieber - SWAG, album artwork Justin Bieber reclaims...

LJ Portnoy
Jul 29


ALBUM REVIEW: Benson Boone’s American Heart Tries to Go Big, But Doesn’t Quite Land
Benson Boone is clearly aiming for the moment . After a chart-topping breakout and viral momentum, American Heart was supposed to be his...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jul 25


FLETCHER’s New Album Feels Like a Hug and a Gut Punch at the Same Time
Would You Still Love Me If You Really Knew Me? isn’t just an album, it’s a soul dump. The kind of record that makes you pause, breathe,...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jul 24


Kesha’s Period: An Anthem for Independence and Self-Love
Album Review by Annie Gallo This July Kesha released her first album as an independent artist under her own record label, Kesha Records....

Annie Gallo
Jul 22


The Sweetest Revenge: My Chemical Romance Revives a Classic
My Chemical Romance has never been just a band. Since the early 2000s, they’ve served as the pulse of a generation that found catharsis in eyeliner, distortion, and unfiltered emotion. Their legacy has only expanded with time, especially after their full Welcome to the Black Parade performance at When We Were Young Fest. It was a moment that reminded the world just how deeply this band still matters.
Konstantina Buhalis
Jun 25


Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ Cover Artwork - A Leash, a Look, & a Lot to Say
The cover — shot by Bryce Anderson, the same photographer behind her Short n’ Sweet visuals — is everything you’d expect from pop’s most charming agent of chaos. Posing on all fours in stilettos, satin, and pure sass while a suited mystery man holds her by the hair, the image is sending the internet into a full-blown spiral. It’s provocative, it’s polarizing — and yeah, that’s the whole point.
Ilana Bornstein
Jun 25


Miley Cyrus Is Done Chasing Hits—And Something Beautiful Proves It
Let’s be real—when Flowers dropped in 2023, it felt like a cultural reset. Miley had the breakup anthem of the year, the power strut of the decade, and a global audience chanting “I can love me better.” It was a moment. So what happens when you follow up a worldwide smash that redefined your narrative?

Rebecca McDevitt
May 30


Joe Jonas Brings the Storm and the Soul to Miami
Article by Rebecca McDevitt with contributitons by LJ Portnoy

Rebecca McDevitt
May 27


Former Critics: May Cover Story
For over a decade, Former Critics have been quietly building a reputation as one of Detroit’s most consistent—and criminally underrated—rock acts. What began as a humble acoustic project between high school friends has evolved into a full-fledged band with a sharpened edge, a loyal local following, and a sound that refuses to play it safe.

LJ Portnoy
May 25


Album Review: Joe Jonas Leans Into Love, Loss, and Letting Go on Music for People Who Believe in Love
When Joe Jonas released Fastlife in 2011, it was flashy, fun, and very of its time. Fast forward to 2025, and he’s back with something...

SoundCheck Team
May 23


JP Saxe’s "Articulate Excuses" Hurts in All the Places
For anyone who's felt too much and said too little—this album speaks the language.
JP Saxe doesn’t write love songs. He writes what happens after. The shame. The silence. The parts we think we’re the only ones feeling. Articulate Excuses is a tight, emotionally fraught collection of eight songs that dig deep, hit hard, and leave a mark.

LJ Portnoy
May 1


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


Mayday Parade’s "Sweet" is the Emo Revival We Didn’t Know We Needed
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...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 22
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