The less I say about 2025 the better.
Well, except to say that Scene Point Blank's 2025 Year End coverage is in development so, actually, I'll be talking about the year a lot.
Search/Play/Repeat is a sporadic playlist feature that's just about sharing music though, instead of hitting some topical theme.
The following half-hour of mostly punk music is a mix of stuff I've been digging, stuff that showed up in my inbox, and stuff off my basement CD shelf.
To quote Op Ivy, here we go again.
Loren • December 8, 2025
The Mars Volta: Credit - AMH The Mars Volta just wrapped up their US tour in support of their new album, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacio, and on their run, they brought their show to the Riverside Municipal Auditorium. It was Black Friday and the holidays were in full effect around downtown Riverside where the venue sits, as the … Read more
Unearth @ The Opera House Toronto, ON, CA November 27, 2025 Unearth Live Review – Atreyu - 'The Curse' 20+1 Years Anniversary Tour Unearth saved the best for last. Closing out their seventh tour date in Toronto as part of Atreyu’s The Curse Anniversary Tour, they delivered an explosive, high-energy set that had the entire Opera House headbanging from the … Read more
Zakk Sabath @ The Vine Showroom at del Lago Casino Waterloo, NY, USA November 21, 2025 Zakk Sabbath Live Review – American Winter Tour 2025 It’s officially official: Zakk is carrying the torch for Ozzy and Black Sabbath’s legacy. The sold-out venue kicked off the night with Bonfire, an AC/DC cover band all the way from L.A. Not your typical … Read more
Murder by Death: Credit - AMH It's bittersweet to be making this post. Murder by Death are currently on the road for their Farewell Tour. Murder by Death have been a part of my life for the past 20 years. Some of my longest-lasting friendships were formed through this band, and my love for them and their music is unconditional. … Read more
Thrice @ Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Canada November 4, 2025 Thrice Live Review – Horizons/West Tour 2025 I was genuinely thrilled to finally get the chance to see and photograph Thrice — a band that’s been on my radar for years. Their latest release, Horizons/West, feels like a powerful step forward: deeply introspective yet full of urgency, blending their trademark … Read more
The Exploited @ The Rockpile Bar & Nightclub Toronto, Canada October 19, 2025 PUNKS NOT DEAD – 45 YEARS TOUR 2025 The OGs of punk rock, The Exploited, all the way from Edinburgh, Scotland, kicked off their 2025 Canadian Tour in Toronto, Canada, and I was there to capture it! Growing up in Montreal, surrounded by my metalhead friends, I … Read more
Rilo Kiley - Credit: AMH After nearly two decades of thinking it would never happen, Rilo Kiley announced a reunion tour in the early Spring of this year. I was overcome with excitement at the thought of getting to see such an amazing band again. The "Sometimes When You're On, You're Really Fucking On" Tour was Rilo Kiley's statement that … Read more
Texas is the Reason - Credit: AMH Texas is the Reason just finished out a scattering of reunion shows leading up to their appearance at Best Friends Forever Fest in Vegas. I had the pleasure of catching their performance at The Observatory in Orange County with support from Ted Leo (sans The Pharmacists) and Dallas solo artist, Slow Joy. Slow … Read more
Cursive - Credit: AMH Cursive are currently rounding out a year of touring on their 2024 release, Devourer. Between supporting slots for Sunny Day Real Estate, Cursive have been headlining their own shows across the western United States. They recently headlined a show at Santa Ana's Constellation Room with The Appleseed Cast's Chris Crisci along for the ride. Crisci ran … Read more
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