Pulley and Fire Sale - Double interview
Interviews • December 6, 2025
When two bands come together on a split release, it’s more than just sharing music on vinyl. It’s a conversation in sound. Pulley and Fire Sale recently teamed up for a split 7" through Negative Progression Records that showcases both of their unique voices while still feeling like a cohesive whole. It’s a reminder of the collaborative spirit that’s always been at the heart of punk rock. With the release out now, I had the chance to connect with Tyler Rebbe of Pulley and Brad Edwards of Fire Sale to ask a handful of questions about their songs, the process behind the record, and even about each other’s bands. In keeping with the “split personality” theme, I asked them to reflect not only on their own work but also on what it means to share a record with another band in 2025. This split isn’t just two songs by each band slapped on wax, but a reminder of why splits matter. Pulley brings the scars and wisdom, Fire Sale brings the fresh cuts and urgency, and together it’s like flipping between two pages of the same diary. It’s messy, loud, and full of heart. Exactly how punk should be. If this split is a conversation, then this record is both bands yelling across the room, grinning the whole time. Scene Point Blank: For those who may not be familiar with your band, can you each give a quick rundown of where your band is right now musically, and what led … Read more
The Saints
Interviews • November 14, 2025
As The Skids sang, The Saints are coming!.......Storming North America! The Saints ’73-’78 land on North American soil in early November and will feature original Saints members, guitarist Ed Kuepper … Read more
Fest 23: Artist Interviews
Interviews / Fest 23 • October 18, 2025
FEST 23 takes place later this month, from Oct. 24-26 in Gainesville, FL. Something like a billion bands are driving, flying, canoeing, and snowshoeing to the festival from across the … Read more
Arms Aloft
Interviews • June 23, 2025
Remember Election Day 2024? Maybe you shouldn't. Maybe you've blocked it out. That's fair, but there was one pleasant surprise that day: a new EP from Wisconsin's Arms Aloft. It … Read more
Ilya Arbatman (Rotary Club)
Book store co-ownerInterviews / Don't Quit Your Day Job • May 13, 2025
There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal … Read more
