Loren's most recent reviews
Kitten Forever
Pressure, 2013
Pressure is a party. The three-piece band Kitten Forever trade off vocals constantly throughout, and even swap instruments while they’re at it. It starts off with a 43 second intro track ...
Caves
Betterment, 2013
I’d call Caves frantic punk rock, if not for the title track on Betterment actually being a casual acoustic affair. Other than that song, though, the eleven songs on the UK’s band’s ...
Future Virgins
Late Republic, 2013
After how hard Western Problems hit, it would be hard for Future Virgins to deliver another punch-out of similar quality. Or would it? With a new record, Late Republic on Recess Records, the Chattanooga ...
Worriers
Cruel Optimist, 2013
Worriers are yet another Brooklyn band to note, made up of former members of some higher profile DIY punk bands from the area. Most noteworthy in terms of sound is ...
Loren's most recent features
One Question Interviews The Blind Shake
Posted Dec. 11, 2013, 6:44 p.m.Jim Blaha (The Blind Shake) SPB: What is my day job and how does it affect my schedule as a musician? Blaha: Well, right now I work at a coffee ...
One Question Interviews The Taxpayers
Posted Dec. 11, 2013, 6:40 p.m.Phil (The Taxpayers) SPB: What is the band’s most common junk food while on tour? Phil: From scratch....(heavy sigh)...workin' on it...um...would eat a snake...let ...
One Question Interviews Some Will Never Know
Posted Dec. 11, 2013, 5:23 p.m.Pim (Some Will Never Know, Said And Done) SPB: What was the first live show you attended? Pim: First live show in general? Might be a local (nu-metallish) band at ...
One Question Interviews Lunaire
Posted Dec. 11, 2013, 8:14 a.m.Lunaire SPB: Earlier this year you posted a picture of your drum kit in a basketball hall - is that the strangest place you've ever recorded, and if not, where ...
Loren's most recent blogposts
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 ...Dave Hause @ Cabooze Plaza
Posted July 10, 2013, 5:05 p.m. by Loren Dave Hause @ Cabooze Plaza Social Distortion, Cheap Time, Dave HauseCabooze PlazaMinneapolis, MNJuly 2, 2013 Dave Hause is a busy guy. I swear I get an email a week here ...Fest 8 Wrapup
Posted Dec. 16, 2009, 6:53 a.m. by Loren 200 bands, seemingly as many beers, and only three nights. Where do I begin my recap? My stomach is still shrunken from not eating right, and I continue to drink ...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.
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Dillinger Four, Arrivals, Brokedowns, Tim Version, Weakerthans, Broadways, The Blind Shake, Tiltwheel, Fugazi
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