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Fest 22: Artist Interviews

Words: Loren • October 22, 2024

Fest 22: Artist Interviews
Fest 22: Artist Interviews

While I want to say that Scene Point Blank went big this year with so many interviews in this feature, the truth is that it's barely a fraction of the bands that play at FEST 22, taking place in Gainesville, FL from Oct. 25-27.

The artists featured are just a small sample who we've asked to talk about why they play The Fest and to get a look at how their 2024 is going so far.

And this is just the beginning.

We also have FEST LIBS for you to play, online and in the guidebook this year. Plus, we sent a few of these to bands in this feature ahead of time. Read their replies here.

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— Loren • October 22, 2024

Fest 22: Artist Interviews
Fest 22: Artist Interviews

Pages in this feature

  1. Opening page
  2. J. Robbins
  3. Omnigone
  4. The Raging Nathans
  5. Houseghost
  6. American Television
  7. The Dreaded Laramie
  8. Virginity
  9. Teens in Trouble
  10. The Penske File

Series: Fest 22

Our coverage of the 22nd edition of the FEST.

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