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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
5 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
6 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


Julia Wolf Takes Philly to the Deep End at Franklin Music Hall
Photography and Review by Hannah Mary Hampton Julia Wolf brought her Deep End World Tour to Philly this past Wednesday, September 30, delivering an emotionally charged night that showcased exactly why the New York singer has continued to build such a devoted audience. Photography by Hannah Mary Hampton | IG: @hannahmarymedia Nearly 4 years after Wolf first headlined Philadelphia at The Foundry at The Fillmore in February 2023, she has made her return. This time commanding the
Hannah Hampton
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


Peaches Gets Weird in Cleveland
Peaches’ first album in 10+ years brought the performance artist’s bizarre and iconic show across the US on her 2026 “No Lube So Rude Tour.” Photography and Review by Madison Cozzens Peaches performing at Globe Iron in Cleveland, OH. Photography by Madison Cozzens (@coz_artphoto on IG.) Sundays are usually for relaxation, football, and prepping for work the next day; that wasn't the case for those who attended the Peaches show on Sunday, September 20th. The iconic feminist m
Madison Cozzens
Sep 23


Tiger Lewis Creates Magic with Packed Show @ The Moroccan Lounge in Los Angeles, California
The night before the release of his EP, Mr. Right Now, Tiger Lewis played a must-see show at The Moroccan in Los Angeles, CA.

Monica Soriano
Aug 25


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


Train Celebrates 25 Years of Drops of Jupiter at PNC Bank Arts Center
On the anniversary tour, Train celebrated the album that defined a generation while reminding fans why its songs still resonate today.
Miranda Wyman
Jul 30


Kaleo and Dawes Turn a Slow Building Tuesday into a Packed House Celebration at The Salt Shed
Article and Photos Contributed By Ernesto Raul Aguilar A Tuesday night at The Salt Shed began with a room that appeared as though it might take its time filling in. Before Dawes took the stage, the crowd was surprisingly sparse, but within minutes the venue transformed into a packed house. What started as a scattered audience quickly became a sea of eager concertgoers, ready for an evening that would blend thoughtful songwriting and blues-infused rock. Dawes may have opened t

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Jul 24


Back From the Dead and Better Than Ever: The Cab Brings Fans Back in Time at Philadelphia's TLA
More than a decade after stepping away, The Cab returned to Philadelphia with a night full of unforgettable songs, surprising covers, and a crowd that never forgot a single lyric. Article & Photos Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt The Cab performing at the TLA in Philadelphia, PA | Photography by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography) Since forming in Las Vegas in 2004, The Cab built a loyal following in the pop rock scene, blending infectious hooks with heartfel

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 26


Dexter and the Moonrocks Take Globe Iron to the Moon
Dexter and the Moonrocks Turn Cleveland into a Grunge Rock Oasis Article and Photos Contributed by Madison Cozzens Dexter and the Moonrocks is reaching further than they ever thought possible. With a #1 song on the alternative charts and sold-out shows, anyone can see they are gaining traction. The group came to Cleveland on the tail end of their “The Donkey Flats” tour. The show sold out weeks before the performance, and fans lined up outside Globe Iron in hopes of getting c
Madison Cozzens
Jun 22


Franklin Jonas Is Having His Moment, and He Proved It Twice in One Night
Franklin Jonas kneels on the bartop, amid his second set of the night, at Sports & Social. | Photography by Rebecca McDevitt (@rebeccajeanlimitedphotography). A two-set marathon at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland made the case, in real time, for why Franklin Jonas is our #1 artist to watch in 2026. Article Contributed by LJ Portnoy and Rebecca McDevitt. Photography by Rebecca McDevitt. Videography by LJ Portnoy. Franklin Jonas dancing with the crowd during his second set of

SoundCheck Team
Jun 8


Blow-Up Dolls, Beats, and Bedlam: Lords of Acid Turn Tucson Into a Cheeky Freaky Dance Riot
Article and Photos Contributed by Ernesto Raul Aguilar Lords of Acid performing at 191 Toole in Tucson, AZ on the Cheeky Freaky Tour. Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (IG: @blacksheepimagery) The walls of 191 Toole pulsed with industrial beats, electro chaos, and unapologetic theatrics as The Cheeky Freaky Tour stormed through Tucson. Headlined by legendary provocateurs Lords of Acid and backed by an eclectic lineup that ranged from glam-pop spectacle to dark wave intensity, the

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
May 29


The Paper Kites: For a Few Hours, Strangers Became a Community
The Paper Kites and Donovan Woods delivered a night of harmony, storytelling, and genuine connection at Seattle's Moore Theatre.
Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff
May 24


Boys Like Girls Brought the Soundtrack of a Generation Back to Life in Anaheim
With booming sing-alongs, flickering box TVs, and emotional callbacks to their earliest records, Boys Like Girls delivered the ultimate pop-rock time machine.
Vaneza Gutiérrez Wyckoff
May 11


Sterling Heights Was Frozen, But YUNGBLUD Made It Burn.
Twenty-four North American dates kicked off in a sold-out Sterling Heights amphitheater on a Friday night in May, where the temperature dropped from fifty to the thirties before YUNGBLUD ever hit the stage. By the time the lights went down, the amphitheater was speckled with snow.

LJ Portnoy
May 5


Signals Received: Panchiko and Sundots Lock In A Two-Night Sold-Out House of Blues
Photos and Article Contributed By Ernesto Raul Aguilar On the second night at a packed House of Blues in Chicago, opening artist Sundots took the stage. From the outset, the room was shoulder-to-shoulder and fully engaged, less a passive early crowd and more a group that had arrived with intent. Sundots performing at House of Blues in Chicago, IL. Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (@blacksheepimagery on IG.) That connection made itself clear almost immediately. Between songs, sho

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
May 5


The Afterglow Tour Fired Up Chicago and Lit Up The Salt Shed
Article and Photos Contributed by Ernesto Raul Aguilar The Afterglow Tour with Bob Moses, joined by Cannons and opening act Oxis, arrived at The Salt Shed in Chicago on April 22 and delivered a night defined by atmosphere, pacing, and cohesion. The show unfolded with intention, each set flowing seamlessly into the next and shaping a larger emotional arc. It was a lineup that fully embraced mood and immersion, drawing the crowd in from the very beginning. Bob Moses performing

Ernesto Raul Aguilar
Apr 24
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