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SoundCheck Mag – Vol. 1, Issue 5

Where music meets the moment—louder, bolder, and built for the fans who live for the front row.
In this fifth issue, we bring you deeper into the music scene with headlining stories, raw perspectives, and concert visuals that make the stage feel just a heartbeat away. Whether you're here for the photo pits, the playlists, or the artists changing the game, this issue is your all-access pass.
 
🎤 Cover Story & Exclusive Features
Livingston – Writing the Next Chapter
From cinematic pop anthems to raw, introspective songwriting, Livingston opens up in an exclusive interview about his creative process, what it means to be vulnerable as an artist, and how storytelling shapes every note. It’s a conversation that peels back the curtain on one of pop’s most thoughtful rising voices.
 
Zane Carney – A Masterclass in Connection
Virtuoso guitarist turned introspective solo act, Zane Carney invites us inside his sonic universe where vulnerability and technical prowess coexist. Plus: a glimpse into his latest NYC performance that left the room breathless.
 
Sleigh Bells – Volume, Velocity, and Vibes
Explosive, electrifying, and impossible to ignore. We dive into Sleigh Bells’ recent show that blurred the line between noise pop and ritual release.
 
🎧 RAW Spotlight
Ernesto Raul Aguilar – A pillar of the SoundCheck Mag photo team in Chicago, Ernesto shares the lenses he carries—both literal and emotional—and the moments that made him stay in the pit.
 
Darren Clarke – From fan to full-fledged creative force, Darren’s story is one of reinvention, resilience, and capturing lightning with a camera.
 
💿 Album Reviews
Justin Bieber – Swag
A playful, polished return to pop braggadocio, layered with sleek production and surprising sincerity.
 
My Chemical Romance – Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge
A throwback deep-dive into the era-defining emo anthem album that still punches like a bloodstained love letter.
 
🗺️ Also Inside…
Tour Tracker (Benson Boone, JoBros, & MCR), editor picks, and a round-up of the songs, stages, and stories we can’t stop thinking about