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

Article Contributed by Fernando Flores Keeping it Short n’ Spooky A few months ago, SoundCheck Mag had a special interview with Amber Mark, highlighting the release of her new album, Pretty Idea, which dropped on October 10, 2025. Today, we have the privilege to deep dive into her set while touring alongside Sabrina Carpenter, making the Short n’ Sweet Tour just a little bit sweeter. Amber kicks off the performance coming out in a stunning Black Cat-inspired bunny outfit whic

Paul Bergen / Redferns / Getty The same fans who stream songs into existence can also tear an artist down in 280 characters. Stan culture is the reason many artists still have careers in 2025, but it’s also why some can’t sleep at night. Passion is powerful, and online communities have turned that passion into entire ecosystems. But when love turns into possession, the same force that fuels a career can start to quietly destroy it. No label marketing plan can compete with an

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Quotes and Photos Courtesy of Ken Phillips Publicity Group If you thought David Archuleta’s latest chapter couldn’t get any more vibrant, think again. The pop favorite just revisited two of his Earthly Delights standouts — “Crème Brulée” and “Can I Call You” — with brand-new Spanish versions plus a bilingual remix of “Crème Brulée” featuring Colombian alt-pop icon, Esteman. Fans might remember that “Crème Brulée” already flirted with a

Photo by Rebecca McDevitt (IG: @rebeccajeanlimitedphotography ) Article & Photos contributed by Rebecca McDevitt The former American Idol favorite continues to bloom, personally, vocally, and unapologetically. If you don’t know David Archuleta from his American Idol days, you definitely know his timeless hits like “ Crush ” and “ A Little Too Not Over You .” Since his debut, Archuleta has transformed from pop prodigy to fully realized artist - embracing his authentic self an

Photo credit: Jack Morgan (IG: @jackmorgan07 ) Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Photos by Jack Morgan Independent pop singer-songwriter...

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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.