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Loren's most recent reviews
American Steel
State of Grace, 2018
American Steel always felt a bit under the radar, despite releasing albums on Lookout and Fat Wreck. While they’ve been on well-known labels, they don’t get the same accolades as ...
Dark/Light
Dark Slash Light, 2018
Portland’s Dark/Light pronounces their name phonetically, including the punctuation. They’re doubling down on that element by naming this 7”, released this past June, Dark Slash Light. SPB had the pleasure of ...
Hot Snakes
Jericho Sirens, 2018
Hot Snakes first formed in 1999 and ran until 2005. They re-formed in 2011 for some tours and finally bring the rock in the new album Jericho Sirens, released in early ...
Neighborhood Brats
Claw Marks, 2018
I’ve always liked Neighborhood Brats, but I don’t remember the band having so much variation in sound. Over 11 songs, this record maintains their melodic and forward-moving punk but with ...
Loren's most recent features
One Question Interviews Ogikubo Station
Posted Jan. 30, 2019, 8:05 p.m.Maura (Ogikubo Station) SPB: How did Ogikubo Station come to be? Maura: I was visiting my sister in Oakland and hanging out with my friend Danielle Bailey from the band ...
One Question Interviews Good Touch
Posted Jan. 29, 2019, 7:12 p.m.Good Touch SPB: What do your parents think of your music? (Related: Are they likely to read this?) Adrien: My mom has always been supportive. Like a lot of older ...
One Question Interviews American Steel
Posted Jan. 27, 2019, 7:45 p.m.John Peck (American Steel) SPB: With the band spread out geographically, how did you approach writing the new material? How was it different than songwriting in the past? Peck: As ...
Interviews Clown Sounds
Posted Jan. 27, 2019, 4:10 p.m.Last year Clown Sounds released its debut LP, Preacher Maker on Recess Records. While the band name may be unfamiliar to some, frontman Todd Congelliere has a long history of ...
Loren's most recent news stories
Records SPB exclusive: Reconciler - Set Us Free
This month Scene Point Blank is excited to host the debut full-length from Atlanta’s Reconciler. Titled Set Us Free, the album comes out on February 1 on A-F Records ...
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Tours Ogikubo Station in the UK
Posted Feb. 16, 2019, noon
On the heels of last year's We Can Pretend full-length (Asian Man Records), duo Ogikubo Station have scheduled a UK tour this JUne. The band features Mike Park (Asian ...
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Records Bloodshot Bill releases Come and Get Your Love Right Now
Posted Feb. 16, 2019, 11:32 a.m.
Since beginning his music carer in 1998, Bloodshot Bill has more than 35 releases. Come and Get Your Love Right Now, released yesterday on Goner Records, is his seventh full-length ...
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Records Spotlights are back with Love & Decay
Posted Feb. 16, 2019, 11 a.m.
A new Spotlights drops on April 26. Titled Love & Decay, it is the band's first album as a trio, with touring drummer Chris Enriguez officially joining with Mario Quintero ...
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Loren's most recent blogposts
The Hold Steady @ SurlyFest
Posted Oct. 18, 2018, 9:45 p.m. by Loren
SurlyFest 2018 The Hold Steady, Bad Bad Hats, Mixed Blood Majority, Static Panic, Rachel Kurtz, DJ Shannon Blowtorch Festival Field (Surly Brewing Company) Minneapolis, MN October 13, 2018 SurlyFest ...Surly Darkness Day 2018 (Saturday)
Posted Oct. 9, 2018, 9:12 p.m. by Loren
Angerot, God Came From Space, Off With Their Heads, Khemmis, Murder City Devils, Carcass Somerset Amphitheater Somerset, WI September 29, 2018 Photo gallery belowTriple Rock - Last Show Ever
Posted Nov. 22, 2017, 7:28 p.m. by Loren
Dillinger Four, Negative Approach, Kitten Forever, Victory, The Slow Death Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN November 22, 2017 I usually try to keep show reviews to the point: Here’s ...Descendents @ First Avenue
Posted Sept. 21, 2016, 9:21 p.m. by Loren
Descendents, Modern Life Is War, Color TV First Avenue Minneapolis, MN September 15, 2016 The only people luckier than those who get to see the Descendents are those who get ...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.
Loren's favorite bands
Dillinger Four, Arrivals, Brokedowns, Tim Version, Weakerthans, Broadways, The Blind Shake, Tiltwheel, Fugazi
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