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Caamp Comes Home
Shot by Madison Cozzens, Midwest Coverage Live at Jacob’s Pavilion | Cleveland, OH Contributed by Madison Cozzens Revised by LJ Portnoy,...
Madison Cozzens
14 hours ago


Livingston at The Majestic
For me, this wasn’t just another show; it was the culmination of following two artists whose music found me at the right time. I’ve been listening to both Livingston and Braden Bales since 2023, originally discovering them through TikTok. But Livingston’s latest release, A Hometown Odyssey: The Story Continues, transformed me from a casual listener into a full-blown fan. As of this moment, he’s my most-played artist of 2025. After this show, that’s not changing anytime soon.

LJ Portnoy
5 days ago


Phoneboy Turns The Foundry Into a Frenzied Dance Party
Philadelphia, PA – June 5, 2025 It’s rare that a show makes the floor move. Like, literally. But when Phoneboy took over The Foundry at...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 7


When Letting Go Sounds This Beautiful: Avery Lynch’s ‘Lasting Effects’
t its core, ‘Lasting Effects’—a new release from indie-pop artist Avery Lynch (with production assists from Jordanlilvee and Michael Blum)—is a powerful breakup anthem that flips a familiar narrative on its head, transforming bitter into sweet and repurposing the pain of being “dissed” and discarded by someone you once loved.
Ilana Bornstein
Jun 6


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


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


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


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


Fresh off the Feed: Singles We Can't Get Out of Our Head
From sultry slow-burners to high-energy bangers, we’ve gathered the best of the best that deserve a spot in your rotation ASAP.

LJ Portnoy
Apr 6
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