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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


Finding Connection and Mt.Joy on the Cuyahoga River
Mt. Joy brings their memorable and joyous 10 year celebration to the shores of Cleveland. People stretched across the parking lot, waiting in line for Jacob’s Pavillion. The line buzzed with excitement for Mt.Joy’s show that evening. Clevelander’s couldn’t have asked for better weather, the sun beginning to set against the city skyline. The Pavillion was already packed with people inside and out. Being situated on the edge of the river, people showed up in boats, paddleboard
Madison Cozzens
Jun 7


Marc E. Bassy Turns City Winery Into His Living Room
There are concerts, and then there are experiences. Marc E. Bassy's performance at City Winery in New York City felt much more like the latter. Marc E. Bassy performing at City Winery in NYC. Photography by Miranda Wyman (IG: @shotbymiranda) Article and Photography Contributed by Miranda Wyman. Marc E. Bassy brought his tour to City Winery in New York City on Saturday, May 31st, and it was unlike any concert we’ve been to before. City Winery's 350-seat room combines live musi
Miranda Wyman
Jun 5


Meet Anthony Winters, Philly's Best-Kept Pop Secret
There's something refreshingly unguarded about Anthony Winters. He doesn't perform with confidence he doesn't have, doesn't hedge his answers, and isn't afraid to tell you that Justin Bieber is one of his biggest inspirations. He means it, and he'll say it twice if he has to.

SoundCheck Team
May 6


You Are Cordially Invited to The Last Dinner Party
It was a cold Monday night in Cleveland, but that didn’t stop fans from turning out for The Last Dinner Party. The Agora Theater was packed to the brim with people ready for a magical and joyful evening. The venue looked like a Renaissance fair filled with lace, long skirts, corsets, and flowing sleeves. The stage design matched the Renaissance aura with large arches, a bell tower, and flowing curtains. The mood was set, the crowd was excited, and it was time for the show to
Madison Cozzens
Apr 9


Hunter Hayes Brings Heart and Energy to Gramercy Theatre on The Evergreen Tour
From intimate dedications to fan requests and cinematic string collaborations, Hunter Hayes seamlessly blends his past hits with new music, creating an unforgettable New York City performance.
Miranda Wyman
Apr 6


Underground Radar: Lily Forte's Don't Gild the Lily
There's a phrase Lily Forte stumbled across while researching lily flowers, a deep dive that started, she'll tell you, because she couldn't decide whether to self-title her debut album. Don't gild the lily. It means, roughly, that beauty isn't found in excess. That adding to something already whole only diminishes it. The moment she found it, the album had a name. And more than that, it had a through line.

LJ Portnoy
Mar 27


Corbyn Besson’s Return: More Than Just a Concert
A night that celebrated both his journey as an artist and the fans who’ve been there since the very beginning, all in one unforgettable show. Article and Photos Contributed by Miranda Wyman Corbyn Besson’s return to the stage felt less like a typical concert and more like a long-awaited reunion. On Monday, March 23, 2026, at the intimate 650-capacity Gramercy Theatre in New York City, fans packed into the historic venue for the first of two (Head) First Shows, celebrating the
Miranda Wyman
Mar 26


An Ethereal Evening with Moonchild
Review & Photos contributed by Madison Cozzens Moonchild performing at The House of Blues in Cleveland. Photography by Madison Cozzens (@ coz_artphoto on IG.) Moonchild took The Agora stage in Cleveland on March 19th. The neo-soul band is taking their newest album, Waves, across North America showcasing their musical talents and local action groups. From Chicago to Cleveland Brittney Carter performing at The House of Blues in Cleveland. Photography by Madison Cozzens (@ coz_
Madison Cozzens
Mar 22


Conan Gray’s Wishbone Tour at Prudential Center: A Night of Heartbreak, Magic, and Pure Connection
The Wishbone Tour transformed Prudential Center into a haven for Sad Internet Teens and the stories that shaped them. Article & Photography Contributed by Miranda Wyman On February 27, Conan Gray brought the Wishbone Tour to the Prudential Center in Newark and from the moment the doors opened, it was clear this would not be just another pop concert. Before the show even started, the “Conehead” community inside the arena was impossible to ignore. Fans gathered in front of the
Miranda Wyman
Mar 2


Next Stop The Tour: SZN4 brings Love, Pinstripes, & Pure Energy to Detroit
Article & Photos by Rachel Catherine SZN4 performing at El Club in Detroit. Photos by Rachel Catherine (@ rachsgalleryy on IG) A Valentine’s Day Evening to Remember February 14th, I spent my Valentine’s Day evening on a Saturday night with SZN4 and it was quite the spirit lifter. On a “holiday” that’s particularly not my favorite, you could feel the love emulating off of the group from the love they have for each other as well as the people supporting them in the crowd. A Ho
Rachel Catherine
Feb 17


Marsupial Magic in Cleveland: The Wombats Bring Indie Euphoria to the House of Blues
Article & Photos by Madison Cozzens The Wombats have been around since the early 2000’s providing listeners with the quintessential feel-good indie rock. Spanning from 2007 to 2025 their discography transports you back to the feeling of the 2010’s, making you feel like the star of your own coming of age movie. The group packed The House of Blues on a Thursday night in Cleveland, OH as they take their “Oh the Ocean Tour” across North America. The Wombats performing at The Hous
Madison Cozzens
Feb 16


The In-Between: The Words Songwriters Live Within
Here’s a secret. The songs you fall in love with, lyrically, emotionally, physically, are not always written by your favorite singers. More often than not, they are written by a songwriter or lyricist. Someone who specializes in writing. They may also be a singer, performer, or artist. Sometimes they are not. Sometimes they work behind the scenes. Sometimes they choose to stay private, preferring for the world to hear their words, but not their voice.

LJ Portnoy
Jan 10


Live Music We’d Drop Everything to See (Again)
There are artists you enjoy listening to, and then there are artists you would rearrange your life to see live. The ones who command a room without trying and make thousands of people feel locked into the same moment at the same time. Live music has a way of sharpening memory. Certain shows become timestamps, tied forever to who you were when you heard them.

LJ Portnoy
Jan 6


2025: Building SoundCheck Mag - Our First Year
It started with a whisper. A tiny idea. A quiet moment where we decided to try something ourselves, this time with our full chests. We didn’t know where it would go. We just knew we wanted to build something with intention.
SoundCheck began small and digital. Our first interview lived in a Word document. Our first artist was someone we already knew and believed in.

SoundCheck Team
Dec 31, 2025


Hot Take: When Does Selling Songs Cross the Line?
There is no music industry without songwriters. They are the emotional engineers behind the biggest hits, the people who take tangled feelings and turn them into midnight anthems shouted from car windows. Songwriters shape artists. They influence genres. They deserve every ounce of recognition and compensation they get.

LJ Portnoy
Dec 28, 2025


10 Years of Mister Asylum - Highly Suspect at House of Blues
Article & Photos by Madison Cozzens Highly Suspect’s debut album, Mister Asylum, charted Number 7 on the Top Rock Albums when it came out in 2015. The album is a favorite among fans, and brought something new to the table when it broke onto the scene. With their very first release to the public, Highly Suspect got nominated for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song at the Grammy’s that year. It’s no wonder the group wanted to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the album with a to
Madison Cozzens
Dec 13, 2025


Cleveland’s on the Yung Gravy Train
If Zebra Cakes and a Microsoft PowerPoint are not on your concert bingo card, you’ve never seen Yung Gravy live. The House of Blues in Cleveland had “sold-out” flyers taped to the doors on Saturday night. If you didn’t get your tickets early, you were sadly out of luck. The crowd was prepped with a “How to Have the Most fun at Yung Gravy Concert” PowerPoint, and they really took it to heart. The venue was packed with people letting loose and having fun.. and of course MILFs.
Madison Cozzens
Nov 30, 2025


Mac Saturn: Rising From the Ashes
November 14th was a jam-packed day at The House of Blues in Cleveland, OH. The Academy Is… was playing in the main room, and Mac Saturn packed the smaller Cambridge Room at the venue. The house was buzzing with fans excited to see their show of choice that evening. The intimate Cambridge Room was filled with people of all ages, ready to have a 70s rock-inspired evening.
Madison Cozzens
Nov 19, 2025
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