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.
Dillinger Four, Arrivals, Brokedowns, Tim Version, Weakerthans, Broadways, The Blind Shake, Tiltwheel, Fugazi
Sweat hit the ground running with their debut, working up a lather on Gotta Give It Up. Two years later, the California trio is back and they still seem plenty angry. Their second LP, Love Child may have a charming title but it has just as much fire as their debut. It follows a similar style while showing more nuance and growth. The … Read more
With the billion or so punk subgenres and comeback cycles, it’s interesting to me that more bands aren’t playing this style of Crimpshrine-inspired East Bay punk. Popstar by Bad Idols is crunchy yet melodic. It’s generally pop-structured but with gruff and deeply personal lyrics. Let’s just say the word “I” is prevalent throughout this 12-song record. I’ll also add that I’m a big … Read more
You know how most records start out with an absolute banger? It sets a mood, for sure, but it often feels like the band doesn’t top it as the full album plays out. I’m definitely not saying that The Sleeveens deliver a dud with the first song here, “Give My Regards To The Dancing Girls,” but I am saying that … Read more
Slumberland is one of those labels I note, but haven’t really dove into. The Umbrellas fit my expectations of the label’s sound though. It’s distinctly modern songwriting, but with a wave of sounds from yesterday. I’ll call this power-pop washed in the folk and psyche rock of the ‘60s, with a bit of twee and British invasion and dreamy indie … Read more
There are a lot of misconceptions about life in the music biz. While late nights and travel are a big part of it, day jobs always influence the process and the product. In Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Scene Point Blank looks at how careers influence the scene. In this edition, we chat with Kate Hiltz, she who is namedropped … Read more
There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, some rent or gas money. How an artist spends their time by day will influence the creative process at night. In Don’t Quit Your Day Job, Scene … Read more
It's been a long year, right? You may well find yourself examining the last twelve months and trying to remember what music got released so you can include it on your "2023 best of" and still look cool. But—disaster! You can't remember anything! Thankfully, SPB has got you. We've reached out to our friends in the music community: bands, labels and … Read more
With a lineup of 300-ish bands playing throughout town over a 3-day period, there's a lot to discuss about The Fest, an annual celebration of punk rock that takes place in Gainesville, FL in late October. At FEST 21, the headliners included GWAR, Lucero, Dillinger Four, Thursday, Descendants, Tim Barry, Screaming Females...the list goes on. Yet, as I made the … Read more
Every day is an information overload. The web has a lot of great things, but sometimes it feels like too much too. Politics, news, rumors...it's a lot to take in. But too much music? C'mon. That isn't a real thing. SPB has a lot of different pieces. Our focus is … Read more
What can I say, I like to make playlists. The latest Search/Play/Repeat keeps my theme of music that Scene Point Blank has covered -- some recently, some long ago, mostly my own work because I've listened to that material the most. So below enjoy a half-hour of curated music below. … Read more
Worriers, Kali Masa The Garage Burnsville, MN October 5, 2023 photo by Loren Green I hadn’t been to The Garage in probably 10 years, a youth center turned all ages venue in suburban Minneapolis. In the past it was more of a stage in the corner, but it’s grown into … Read more
It’s been a while since we’ve shared a playlist here at Scene Point Blank. This time around, I’ve compiled 13 songs that are on records we’ve reviewed, records that showed up in the mail, or stuff we covered in some other way. If you like what you hear, … Read more
Catchy Denver, CO punk band SPELLS returns, sharing a new tune today in advance of their third LP, which will release on April 11. We at Scene Point Blank are excited to debut the lead single, “The Sound Remains,” a bouncing dual vocal song that captures their energetic, enthusiastic vibe. … Read more
Minnows, a noisy alt-rock band from Columbus, OH, will release its debut this Friday. Foreign Moon will release on March 22. The band features Sean Gardner, Ben Schreiber, Adam Lowe, Philip Cogley, and Alex Weinhardt and formed in 2020. Read more Live: Friday, March 22, Album Release Show, Rumba Cafe, Columbus, Ohio, … Read more
Album 10 from Italian doom band Ufomammut is coming on May 17. Titled Hidden Track, the new album features 6 new songs and will release on Neurot Recordings/Supernatural Cat Records. Check out "Leeched" below. The new record is described as a heavier sound than its predecessor. It will be available … Read more
Released last year and featuring members of Graveyard, Teitanblood, and Emanation, Barcelona black funeral band Of Darkness's debut album Missa Tridentina is being reissued by Sentient Ruin and pressed on vinyl. Listen below and check out the label for the finer details. Read more Missa Tridentina by OF DARKNESS Read more
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