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Show Review: Fun. @ The Glasshouse

Blog — May 2, 2011

After a long wait and two opening acts—the clock struck 9:30 and Fun took the stage, while the boys and girls cheered. Suddenly, the beautiful overture to “Be Calm” opens the show just as it does on the band’s album. The frontman, Nate Ruess, holds the crowd in anticipation as …

Show Review: The World/Inferno Friendship Society @ The Key Club

Blog — October 8, 2011

The World/Inferno Friendship Society recently started their US tour supporting their new album, The Anarchy and The Ecstasy, with sci-fi-psychobilly (psy-fi?) band, The Phenomenauts. You could not ask for a better show! I haven't given The Phenomenauts a decent listen, despite the praise I've heard about them and their performance …

Show Review: Bayside/Saves the Day @ The Glasshouse

Blog — October 28, 2011

  Saves the Day and Bayside decided to team up this Fall to deliver a thrilling show fans of either could appreciate. Joining them on the tour are I Am the Avalanche and Transit no less—making for one packed show lacking in any dull moments. Unfortunately, I didn't arrive in …

Show Review: Cursive @ The Glasshouse 02/25/12

Blog — February 27, 2012

Cursive recently began touring in support of their 7th studio album, I Am Gemini. I had the privilege of catching their show in Pomona, CA where they played a great set mixed with old and new tracks to please every fan in attendance. With the crowd waiting in anticipation, …

Musink Fest: A Review

Blog — March 6, 2012

I had the pleasure of attending the 5th annual Musink Fest in Costa Mesa, CA--a festival blending live music and an appreciation for tattoo art--hosted by LA Ink star, Kat Von D. It would be my first time attending the So-Cal fest, and I was excited for the experience. They …

Show Review: fun.

Blog — March 29, 2012

Once again, fun. are on the road and Scene Point Blank was there to catch another great show. The band's playing the clubs in support of their sophomore record, Some Nights. If you ask me, this band's well ready for the auditoriums. Each performance I see is bigger and better …

Show Review: Hot Water Music @ The Glasshouse

Blog — May 28, 2012

Hot Water Music just released their new album, Exister, and recently spent a couple nights in So-Cal to warm up the new songs before they head out to Europe this . Scene Point Blank caught their show in Pomona with Touche Amore where they demonstrated that they have no intentions …

Show Review: Murder by Death @ The El Rey Theater

Blog — August 9, 2012

Murder by Death are preparing the release of their 6th studio album, Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon, while celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their first LP, Like The Exorcist, but More Breakdancing. They've been out on the road sharing some new songs with the fans while returning to that first album …

Show Review: fun. @ The Wiltern

Blog — August 19, 2012

Fun. are back on the road selling out shows again. This time however, they didn't just sell out one show, but 3 nights at the illustrious Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Wow. This band has come a long way. Would they be able to fill the venue sonically as much …

Show Review: Murder by Death @ House of Blues Anaheim

Blog — October 8, 2012

Murder by Death have just begun to tour for their new album, Bitter Drink, Bitter Moon, by supporting pop-punk troop, Say Anything. It's an interesting combo and Murder by Death certainly come off as the runt of the tour line-up. However, they managed to pack their set with more …

Show Review: Minus the Bear/Cursive @ The Glasshouse

Blog — November 13, 2012

Minus the Bear and Cursive have been on tour for the past few months in support of their 2012 releases. Minus the Bear put out Infinity Overhead in August, while Cursive has been supporting I Am Gemini since February. The second leg of their tour is coming to a close …

Postal Service @ The Greek Theater

Blog — July 26, 2013

The Postal Service are making their rounds again in support in the Deluxe Edition re-release of their 2003 album, Give Up. Scene Point Blank had a chance to check'em out at night 2 of their 2-night stint in L.A. at the Greek Theater with Divine Fits. Check out the gallery …

What Inspires You? A (Sort of) Tour Diary

Blog — October 10, 2013

  A couple weeks ago, I went on a trip to the middle of the country to see my favorite band, AFI, play shows up and down the midwest. Some of my time there was spent writing my thoughts and daily activities down. This is the first half, the September …

What Inspires You? A (Sort of) Tour Diary Part 2

Blog — October 14, 2013

 A couple weeks ago, I went on a trip to the middle of the country to see my favorite band, AFI, play shows up and down the midwest. Some of my time there was spent writing my thoughts and daily activities down. This is the first half, the September half, …

Arcade Fire @ The Forum (Night 1)

Blog — August 21, 2014

 Unless you've been living under a rock, you know Arcade Fire are currently shaking up North America with an enchanting spectacle of a tour. I caught the tour in Los Angeles where they played two nights at the historic Forum. Doors opened and thousands of fans filed in. The first …

Murder by Death @ The Echoplex Hollywood

Blog — March 27, 2016

Murder by Death The Echoplex Hollywood, CA March 25th, 2016 Murder by Death are currently in the middle of one final tour before settling down and working on their next album. The band layed out a good 50-plus songs to play on this tour. The beauty of a Murder by …

Search/Play/Repeat - January (Part 1)

Blog — February 1, 2020

January - Part 1: An Introduction Hiya folks! Welcome to my new Search/Play/Repeat blog. One of the ideas and influences I got for this blog began when I started to see articles that suggest people stop discovering new music by around the age of 30. This caused a bout of …

Search/Play/Repeat - January (Part 2)

Blog — February 1, 2020

January - Part 2: Sex, Chubs, and Bloc & Roll Let's jump into some of the stuff that kicked off my new year. A couple of albums came at the helm of my wife. She's been getting into White Reaper lately after their newest album, You Deserve Love. Many …

Search/Play/Repeat - February

Blog — March 1, 2020

February: Yeehaw! Welcome to another month of Search/Play/Repeat! If you're unfamiliar, feel free to review January's blog post to get an idea of what this blog's about or why I'm doing it. Otherwise, let's jump into what I listened to throughout the month of February. Despite kicking the month off …

Search/Play/Repeat - March

Blog — April 1, 2020

March: Isolation How's everyone doing? I hope you're reading this from the comfort of your own home. Needless to say, it's been a rough, wild, stressful, and terrifying month. I work an essential job and I have been out there in the public. Lots of people sure like to ignore …