Aaron H

Senior Staff Writer — Southern California

Aaron H's latest post – November 2, 2026

Biography

I love listening and writing music while thinking about how great of a game Chrono Trigger is.

Favorite bands

AFI, Murder by Death, The Beatles, Elliott Smith, The Format, and A Wilhelm Scream, etc...

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The Cure

Songs of a Lost World
Capitol, Fiction, Lost Music, Polydor/Universal (2024)

It's been sixteen years since The Cure released their last album. I don't know if anyone really knew what to expect, but it's one of the most influential bands in history so expectations were high. The Verdict? Those expectations were met. It'd be silly to say Songs of a Lost World is a "return to form" as the band and … Read more

Death Cab For Cutie

Asphalt Meadows
Atlantic (2022)

Ten albums into their tenure and Death Cab for Cutie are still finding ways to reinvent themselves while maintaining their identity and sound. Their 2018 release, Thank You For Today, was the first to feature members Zac Rae and Dave Depper after long-time member and co-writer, Chris Walla, left the group. This led to the songs on that album being … Read more

Orville Peck

Bronco
Columbia (2022)

After 3 years, fringy-faced Country mystery-man, Orville Peck, is roaring back into the scene with his sophomore album, Bronco. In the time between his debut, Pony, and his new record, he released the EP, Show Pony. Intended to be a "middle sister" and bridge to Bronco, it was hard to pick up on what exactly you could expect from his … Read more

Bob Mould

Sunshine Rock
Merge (2019)

Music is a form of expression and therapy and often times the only way an artist can make sense of the events going on around them. It's something Bob Mould makes very clear when he steps up to the mic. After years of dealing with loss and delving deeper into a darkness that surrounded him, he's letting his new album, … Read more

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25 Years of The Glass House... or an Ode to Live Music While in a Pandemic

Music • May 15, 2021

This year, The Glass House Concert Hall in Pomona, California, should be celebrating 25 years of business. Cheers should be erupting from hundreds of people, bleeding onto the small street it sits upon. However, like most venues around the globe, what sits on the corner of 2nd Street and Thomas, is just another empty room. April 3, 2004 was the … Read more

Guest List: Top Glass House Shows

Music / The Set List • May 15, 2021

In celebration of a legendary music venue, we've asked some of the staff to reminisce about the bests shows they've seen there. Here are Jon and Jenn's top five shows held at the Glass House: Jon Halperin Glass House Booker I only went two years before I found five of my favorite shows...I am sure if I went through the … Read more

Dead Broke Rekerds

Interviews • December 7, 2014

We're quite fond of Dead Broke Rekerds and the work they do. We opted to reach out and ask a few questions and head honcho, Mike Bruno, was kind enough to oblige via email--answering questions that tell us a little more about the inner workings of the label and a smidge about Bruno himself. Scene Point Blank: Why did you … Read more

Dear Boy

Interviews • September 2, 2013

    Dear Boy is a new band that has spent the past year playing clubs across Los Angeles, building up a strong following. Boy, have they without having even released a record yet. Scene Point Blank had a chance to sit down with frontman, Ben Grey, after only their fourth show that was filled to the brim with fans. We discussed … Read more

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Taking Back Sunday/Thrice/Saves the Day 10/11/26

Posted by Aaron H • October 18, 2026

Taking Back Sunday - Credit: AMH One of the best alt-rock tours of the year and an "elder emo" dream come true, has been making its way across the country. Headlined by Taking Back Sunday, with support from Thrice and Saves the Day, it's a nonstop night of amazing music … Read more

Weird Al Yankovic @ Acrisure Arena 9/13/26

Posted by Aaron H • September 17, 2026

Weird Al - Credit: AMH Weird Al Yankovic has been on his "Bigger and Weirder" Tour for over the past year hitting every major and minor US city on the map. This past weekend, he made his way to the outskirts of San Bernardino county in Thousand Palms playing the … Read more

Bikini Kill/Alice Bag @ The Wiltern 9/9/26

Posted by Aaron H • September 13, 2026

Bikini Kill - Credit: AMH "Punk is still very much alive and well... and more needed than ever." In LA, punks of all generations gathered at The Wiltern to witness pioneers and legends converge on stage for a rallying call to action and celebration and fun. Bikini Kill are a … Read more

Death Cab For Cutie @ Gallagher Square 8/4/26

Posted by Aaron H • August 8, 2026

Death Cab for Cutie - Credit: AMH For over the past month, Death Cab for Cutie have been on the road across North America promoting their new album, I Built You a Tower. Along the way, they were joined by Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and for this final stretch of … Read more

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Taleen Kali Recruits AFI's Hunter Burgan For New Single

Posted in Records on November 2, 2026

Taleen Kali will release their new album, Aepex on February 26th via Dum Dum Records. You can check out their new single, "Black Rose" below featuring AFI Bassist, Hunter Burgan, on guest saxophone. Read more Kali comments on the song: 'Black Rose' is our dark desert song, featuring Hunter Burgan … Read more

Agriculture Have a Live Spiritual Sound

Posted in Bands on November 2, 2026

Agriculture recently digitally released their live album, The Spiritual Sound, Live in Europe 2026, but you can pre-order the vinyl or CD release now over at Flenser before it releases on November 27th.The Spiritual Sound, Live in Europe 2026 track list:My Garden (Live at Roadburn 2026)Flea (Live in Glasgow 2026)Micah … Read more

The Slow Death Announce Second Single, 'You're Not Coming Back'

Posted in Records on November 2, 2026

The Slow Death will release their upcoming album, Yesterday's Numbers, on November 20th via Anxious & Angry and Don't Sing Records. You can check out their 2nd single, "You're Not Coming Back" over at Bandcamp. Jesse Thorson comments on the track:This song is kinda the whole reason I put this … Read more

Check Out a New Song for the Time Being from Time Being

Posted in Bands on October 24, 2026

Pennsylvanian Indie-Rock group, Time Being, will release their sophomore album, Leave Some Space for Unknown Love, on October 24th via Killer Tofu Records. Check out the new track, "Framer" below: Read more