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Loren
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Minneapolis
Loren's last content update – Feb. 27, 2015, 2:06 p.m.
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Loren's most recent reviews
Gang Of Four
What Happens Next, 2015
I haven’t listened to Gang of Four in a long time, and I tend to stick to the classic Entertainment!, released in 1979, when I do. That’s not to talk ...
Sergio Mendes
Magic, 2014
Sergio Mendes is a Brazilian legend. His name might not be a big draw here at Scene Point Blank, where the focus is on punk, hardcore, and metal, but—hey—we gotta ...
Treasure Fleet
The Sun Machine, 2015
You can’t have your middle finger in the air all the time. As such, Isaac Thotz (The Arrivals) has stepped away from his punk-leaning project to explore spacey 1960’s inspired ...
The Blind Shake
Breakfast of Failures, 2014
The Blind Shake have been consistently banging out juicy, syncopatic jams for the better part of a decade now. Breakfast of Failures is their fifth full-length and, with it, continues ...
Loren's most recent features
One Question Interviews 30,000 Monkies
Posted Feb. 17, 2015, 12:39 p.m.Ruben (30,000 Monkies – vocals/guitar) SPB: What is the worst reunion concert you ever saw? Ruben: I've never really seen a bad reunion concert actually, but there is ...
One Question Interviews Astpai
Posted Feb. 17, 2015, 12:37 p.m.Zock (Astpai – vocals) SPB: What is the furthest you’ve ever traveled to see a show (and who was it/where was it)? Astpai: In May 1999, I woke up ...
One Question Interviews La Armada
Posted Feb. 7, 2015, 12:31 a.m.Paul Rivera (La Armada – guitar) SPB: What is the secret to a successful tour? This question is more complex than it seems. I think the answer varies a lot depending ...
One Question Interviews The Blind Shake
Posted Feb. 7, 2015, 12:27 a.m.Mike Blaha (The Blind Shake) SPB: You have now released records on a lot of labels. What do you enjoy about changing affiliation with each release? Blaha: I think the ...
Loren's most recent news stories
Labels Go Deep sign to 6131 Records
Posted Feb. 27, 2015, 2:06 p.m.
Brooklyn Punks Go Deep have inked with 6131 Records and will release a new full-length this summer. SPB streamed their debut EP, Counseling, in 2013 (Mayfly Records).
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Bands Katatonia Blu-ray plus
Posted Feb. 27, 2015, 11:05 a.m.
On March 31 Katatonia is set to release the live 4-format Sanctitude on Blue-ray, cd+DVD, and 2LP format recorded at Union Chapel in London. See below for track listing ...
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Tours Boris are headed to Australia
Posted Feb. 26, 2015, 7:32 p.m.
Japan's Boris will be touring Australia in late May. The prominent noise bandhas released 19 records in 19 years, including Noise in 2014. Check out the dates below.
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MP3s Civil War Rust cover Cock Sparrer and Rancid
Posted Feb. 26, 2015, 1:33 p.m.
Oakland, CA's Civil War Rust, who last released The Fun & The Lonely in 2012, have released a free digital covers EP containing Cock Sparrer and Rancid covers. The band ...
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Loren's most recent blogposts
Gaslight Anthem & Against Me! @ First Avenue
Posted Oct. 22, 2014, 5:50 p.m. by Loren
The Gaslight Anthem, Against Me!, Cory Brannan First Avenue Minneapolis, MN October 15, 2014 It had been many a year since I’d seen Against Me! and I hadn’t seen Gaslight ...Pixes @ State Theatre
Posted Oct. 14, 2014, 6:02 p.m. by Loren
The Pixies, Royal Blood State Theatre Minneapolis, MN October 11, 2014 There’s a lot that can be said about The Pixies and their 2014 tour—well, about any tour of ...Show Review: Chuck Ragan @ Triple Rock
Posted April 19, 2014, 9:03 a.m. by Loren
Chuck Ragan, White Buffalo, Jonny Two BagsTriple Rock Social ClubMinneapolis, MNApril 15, 2014 It had been many a year since I’d seen Chuck Ragan perform, and that was with his ...Melvins, Negative Approach, Mudhoney @ Grumpys
Posted July 29, 2013, 8:27 p.m. by Loren
Die Kruezen, Hepa/Titus, Mudhoney, Gay Witch Abortion, Negative Approach, Honky, Melvins Grumpys Downtown Minneapolis, MN July 20, 2013 It’s a shame that Amphetamine Reptile Records quit putting out new ...Loren's bio
I started writing for the site in early 2008. I also work for a publishing company and do freelance writing on the side. I occasionally use the twitter here: https://twitter.com/lorenmgreen.
Loren's favorite bands
Dillinger Four, Arrivals, Brokedowns, Tim Version, Weakerthans, Broadways, The Blind Shake, Tiltwheel, Fugazi
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