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Nick Jonas’ “Gut Punch” Is A Reminder To Stop Being So Hard On Yourself
Nick Jonas did not ease us into 2026. He went straight for the feelings. “Gut Punch”, released January 1, 2026, is the first single off his upcoming album Sunday Best, out February 6, 2026, and it feels like a song you accidentally put on and then suddenly you’re staring at the wall thinking about your entire inner dialogue. Artwork by Steven R. Gilmore The song starts immediately with a soft piano and Nick’s voice sounding almost fragile. Like he’s letting a thought slip bef

Rebecca McDevitt
Jan 1


Hot Take: Big Artists Need To Stop Booking Big Artists As Openers
Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt There is something magical about stepping into a venue early, grabbing a drink, and discovering an artist you have never heard of. That is the point of an opener. It is the spark before the headliner. It is where so many lifelong fans realize they just stumbled into their next obsession. Crowd at All Time Low in Detroit, MI - Photography by Laura Jean Portnoy (IG: @ljportnoy ) But somewhere along the way, major artists started treating openers

Rebecca McDevitt
Nov 16, 2025


JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour
Article by Rebecca McDevitt, Contributions by Annie Gallo Photos by Annie Gallo & Rebecca McDevitt Bristow, Virginia • Virginia Beach,...

SoundCheck Team
Aug 23, 2025


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, 2025


Zane Carney Finds His Own Light in a Night of Intimate Magic
Article & Photos by Rebecca McDevitt There are shows you attend, and then there are shows you feel . Zane Carney’s set at The Green Room...

Rebecca McDevitt
Jun 17, 2025


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

Rebecca McDevitt
May 27, 2025


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, 2025


Joe Jonas Drops “Heart by Heart” and Yep, We’re in Our Feels
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,...

Rebecca McDevitt
Apr 25, 2025


JonasCon: 20 Years of Jonas Brothers
Saturday, March 23, 2025 – Rutherford, NJ. We arrived at the American Dream Mall by 5:45 am, buzzing with a mix of adrenaline and disbelief.

LJ Portnoy
Mar 29, 2025


Jonas Brothers Announce “Living The Dream” Tour, New Albums, and Fresh Single
The Jonas Brothers are making 2025 their biggest year yet! Celebrating 20 years of music, they just dropped some major news— a brand-new...

Rebecca McDevitt
Mar 24, 2025


JONASCON: Know Before You Go!
The Jonas Brothers are commemorating their 20th anniversary with JonasCon, a special one-day event on March 23, 2025, at the American Dream.

Rebecca McDevitt
Mar 18, 2025


Jonas Brothers Were Burnin' Up at the Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair was packed with anticipation on August 15 as fans lined up outside the grandstand gates for hours—some arriving...

Rebecca McDevitt
Aug 17, 2024
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