Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Photos contributed by UMG 1824 SoundCheck was lucky enough to catch up with the artist known as no other than Diana Silvers. With grace like Anne Hathaway, she clearly shows her excitement to detour away from her filmography and deep dive into her first full-length musical project, “From Another Room.”  Known for her work in Booksmart, Ma, and Space Force, Silvers has built a reputation and has shown her strengths in conveying emotions.

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines' newest single “Break The Levee” feels like gratitude in motion. In announcing the track he shared that it is a song about loving no matter what the outcome, and that intention pours through every second of it. There is warmth in the message and light in the delivery. It feels like someone finally letting the sun hit their skin after years spent in the shade. The song opens with gentle country leaning g

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas is currently touring with his brothers, playing massive rooms night after night. But before the doors even open, he’s outside the venue with his band hosting intimate pop-up sets that feel like community gatherings. These aren’t secret, random moments either. He posts on Instagram ahead of time so fans know exactly where to find him. It’s intentional. It’s thoughtful. And it’s rare. Franklin Jonas performing outside of Pr

f you have not listened to Milahroy yet, we suggest adding him to your playlist right now.  His new album, Give In To Let Go (The Falling), is the perfect introduction to an artist who’s stepping into his most honest, intentional, and emotionally charged era yet. What began as a tight and intimate EP has now evolved into a complete story with three new tracks that deepen the world he built back in June when we first featured him.

Kelly Reynolds, the rising New Jersey artist signed to Moto Records, opens 2025 with a single that feels like a deep breath and a gut punch all at once. “Ready Now” is her first release of the year, and if you love indie storytellers like Leith Ross or Madison Cunningham, she needs to be on your radar immediately. She has only been releasing music for a little over a year, but “Ready Now” shows an artist who already knows exactly what she wants to say. The track pulls you in

Photo by Ernesto Raul Aguilar (IG: @blacksheepimagery ) Review and Photos by Ernesto Raul Aguilar The Milwaukee legends turn nostalgia into a shared celebration with a timeless, crowd-sung set. Few bands can make a room full of people sing together the way Violent Femmes can. At Chicago’s Salt Shed on October 17, the Milwaukee legends delivered a night of spirited connection and timeless songs that bridged decades of fans. The band made a dramatic entrance through the crowd

Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas returns with Road Soda, a track that instantly cements his growing signature sound —...

Midnight Til Morning might’ve started on Netflix’s Building the Band, but they’ve quickly outgrown the “reality show project” label. The...

The Long Island alt-rock siren celebrates with a ritual-themed release show at Amityville Music Hall. Press materials courtesy of Jocelyn...

Marking the 20th anniversary of their seminal debut Chroma, Cartel took Detroit back to 2005 with a front-to-back play through that had fans hanging on every note.

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.

Franklin Jonas steps into a new chapter with "Village Liquors", an indie-country single that radiates both grit and soul. The song feels like a window into Franklin’s story of growing up, facing himself, and embracing honesty. The banjo adds a perfect country twang, grounding the track in rootsy authenticity while still keeping it fresh and modern.

Article by Rebecca McDevitt Sombr’s Big Glow Up Album Artwork: Nicky Parks and Amelie Boose If you have been watching Sombr over the last...

The Burnout Days Tour lit up The Agora with emotion, energy, and unforgettable connection. While many of the songs on Flipturn’s discography can be described as “chill-indie,” their live performance is anything but. The Agora Theater in Cleveland was a place of connection, dancing, good vibes, and burnout days on the evening of July 30th.

Benson Boone is clearly aiming for the moment . After a chart-topping breakout and viral momentum, American Heart  was supposed to be his...

On June 12, 2025, Sleigh Bells brought their signature sonic chaos to Metro Chicago. Well known for their explosive fusion of noise pop,...

Interview by Rebecca McDevitt & Ilana Bornstein Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt Photo by Rebecca McDevitt Genre-defying....

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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.

Joe Jonas is three-for-three with the singles off his upcoming solo album Music for People Who Believe in Love , and the latest track,...