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Loren
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Minneapolis
Loren's last content update – Aug. 20, 2018, 6:36 p.m.
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Loren's most recent reviews
Vacation
Mouth Sounds #2699, 2018
For running with the DIY punk scene, Vacation are surprisingly diverse (not to mention prolific). The band’s latest is the 12-song Mouth Sounds #2699 and its 26-minute span delivers the band’s general ...
The Brokedowns
Sick of Space, 2018
When I stop and look at the discogs, The Brokedowns have been doing what they do for a long time now. What is that, exactly? Well, it’s Midwestern punk that’s ...
The Bils
Past Masters: Volume 1, 2018
The Bils are Bil and Michelle Bilson, a husband-wife duo that play laid back rock schooled by classic duets. Depending which paragraph of their press sheet you’re reading, they are ...
Elway
For the Sake of the Bit, 2018
Elway kick off their latest with “Inches,” a middle finger at those of us listening to and writing about their music. So, well, I’m not the type to throw fuel ...
Loren's most recent features
One Question Interviews The Sword
Posted Aug. 16, 2018, 11:45 a.m.Kyle Shutt (The Sword) SPB: How did you choose your weapons in the NES-inspired “Used Future” video? Kyle: Creating that video was a really fun experience. I came up with ...
One Question Interviews Martin Bisi
Posted Aug. 16, 2018, 11:42 a.m.Martin Bisi SPB: There are all kinds of anniversary album/compilations out there. How did you choose this approach to celebration the milestone? Martin: I didn't really see the ...
One Question Interviews The Claudettes
Posted Aug. 16, 2018, 11:39 a.m.Johnny Iguana (The Claudettes) SPB: How did the band come to combine the different musical styles that make the Claudettes so unique? Johny: I had every intention of making the ...
One Question Interviews City Mouse
Posted Aug. 16, 2018, 11:34 a.m.Miski Dee (City Mouse) SPB: What is the most irritating thing that reviewers say about your band or that you overhear in the crowd? Miski Dee: I think the most ...
Loren's most recent news stories
Records SPB exclusive: Discardography 2011-2013 by Warm Needles
Out on August 1, Scene Point Blank is pleased to team up once again with Tour Van Records to share a full stream of the new Discardography 2011-2013 from Warm ...
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Bands Mercy Union (members of The Gaslight Anthem + The Scandals)
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 3:34 p.m.
Members of The Gaslight Anthem and The Scandals have teamed up on a new project known as Mercy Union. The band will release their debut album, The Quarry, on Oct ...
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Records Larry and His Flask to return with This Remedy
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 2:04 p.m.
Larry and His Flask return with their first album in five years, the new This Remedy, scheduled for release on Oct. 12 on Xtra Mile Recordings. The last released By ...
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Tours New Atmosphere song, US tour announcement
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 1:31 p.m.
Atmosphere are prepping fans for an upcoming US tour with a new song (strem it below) titled "Make It All Better Again." The tour includes stops at Red Rocks in ...
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Loren's most recent blogposts
Triple 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 ...Fat Wrecked 25 @ The Myth
Posted Sept. 2, 2015, 9:32 p.m. by Loren
NOFX, Lagwagon, Dillinger Four, Strung Out, Swingin' Utters, The Flatliners, Masked Intruder, toyGuitar, Bad Cop/Bad Cop The Myth Maplewood, MN August 28, 2015 No review, see photo gallery ...Radioactivity @ Triple Rock
Posted July 29, 2015, 8:55 p.m. by Loren
Radioactivity, Birthday Suits, Butcher’s Union Triple Rock Social Club Minneapolis, MN July 22, 2015 It’s nice to live in a city where some great out of town bands have ...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
Loren's SPB contributions
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