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Fest 24: Artist Interviews

Words: Loren • October 16, 2026

Fest 24: Artist Interviews
Fest 24: Artist Interviews

It's almost FEST time, and you know what that means: SPB has dived in to speak to a bunch of bands and artists playing this year's event. Some are FEST veterans with tips and highlights for newcomers, and others are FEST newbies with their own plans for the week. Read on to hear from a bunch of our favorite musicians about how they manage FEST, and anything else going on with them.

  1. The Bouncing Souls
  2. The Bollweevils
  3. The Copyrights
  4. Christy Costello
  5. Tired Radio
  6. Tides

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— Loren • October 16, 2026

Fest 24: Artist Interviews
Fest 24: Artist Interviews

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  1. Opening page
  2. The Bouncing Souls
  3. The Bollweevils
  4. The Copyrights
  5. Christy Costello
  6. Tired Radio
  7. Tides

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