New in Freak Scene, Matt Lorenz, a.k.a. the Suitcase Junket, is trying to make sense of loss on his new album "To Go On":
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#138 The Suitcase Junket Pushes Through Loss on 'To Go On'
The Western Mass. one-man band reckons with tragedy on his latest album
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October 2, 2026 at 1:46 PM
New in Freak Scene, Matt Lorenz, a.k.a. the Suitcase Junket, is trying to make sense of loss on his new album "To Go On":
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if you have access, it's good viewing: www.criterionchannel.com/films/pbvNcL...
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
One of the most influential bands to emerge from the 1980s underground, East Coast rock legends Dinosaur Jr. laid the foundation for the grunge and alt-rock…
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September 29, 2026 at 8:16 PM
if you have access, it's good viewing: www.criterionchannel.com/films/pbvNcL...
Everyone excited about that Dino Jr PF seems to not have watched the documentary that came out a couple years back
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Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
One of the most influential bands to emerge from the 1980s underground, East Coast rock legends Dinosaur Jr. laid the foundation for the grunge and alt-rock…
www.criterionchannel.com
September 29, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Everyone excited about that Dino Jr PF seems to not have watched the documentary that came out a couple years back
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This week in Freak Scene, Wallace Field shows off her strong voice on a new five-song EP, and Gentle Hen are back with their eighth album:
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#137: Wallace Field's 'Fantasy' EP
Plus, Gentle Hen's music is a version of what it sounds like to make a life in Western Mass.
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September 25, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This week in Freak Scene, Wallace Field shows off her strong voice on a new five-song EP, and Gentle Hen are back with their eighth album:
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2026 Film Reviews
651. Where the Lilies Bloom (1974) - 4.5
652. Canoe Dig It (2026) - 3.5
653. Straight Time (1978) - 4.5
654. Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021) - 5.0
655. Hollywood Ending (2002) - 4.0
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651. Where the Lilies Bloom (1974) - 4.5
652. Canoe Dig It (2026) - 3.5
653. Straight Time (1978) - 4.5
654. Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021) - 5.0
655. Hollywood Ending (2002) - 4.0
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September 21, 2026 at 3:54 PM
2026 Film Reviews
651. Where the Lilies Bloom (1974) - 4.5
652. Canoe Dig It (2026) - 3.5
653. Straight Time (1978) - 4.5
654. Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021) - 5.0
655. Hollywood Ending (2002) - 4.0
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651. Where the Lilies Bloom (1974) - 4.5
652. Canoe Dig It (2026) - 3.5
653. Straight Time (1978) - 4.5
654. Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021) - 5.0
655. Hollywood Ending (2002) - 4.0
#2026FilmsDH
New in Freak Scene, Ciarra Fragale goes in an unexpected direction on her new album "Digital Bath," and the good folks in Perennial are back with their splendid third LP:
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#136 Ciarra Fragale Takes a 'Digital Bath'
Plus, Perennial are back with their third LP, and the first Flo Fest is ready to go
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September 18, 2026 at 1:02 PM
New in Freak Scene, Ciarra Fragale goes in an unexpected direction on her new album "Digital Bath," and the good folks in Perennial are back with their splendid third LP:
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how’s the activity/coverage for freakscene in chicago?
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September 15, 2026 at 3:05 PM
how’s the activity/coverage for freakscene in chicago?
i nuked my primary ig account along w my fb a long time ago, and i hate that i've totally lost touch with people/events because of it :(
meta platforms are awful, but like, yeah, where else do ppl post about shows?? i'm on freakscene but it hasn't been widely adopted :( i want to know about shows!
meta platforms are awful, but like, yeah, where else do ppl post about shows?? i'm on freakscene but it hasn't been widely adopted :( i want to know about shows!
September 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
i nuked my primary ig account along w my fb a long time ago, and i hate that i've totally lost touch with people/events because of it :(
meta platforms are awful, but like, yeah, where else do ppl post about shows?? i'm on freakscene but it hasn't been widely adopted :( i want to know about shows!
meta platforms are awful, but like, yeah, where else do ppl post about shows?? i'm on freakscene but it hasn't been widely adopted :( i want to know about shows!
Look, i love Fudoh but not every film needs a 4k remaster.
Avalon Fast's Drinking and Driving is really good. I hope more people get to see it soon.
Avalon Fast's Drinking and Driving is really good. I hope more people get to see it soon.
September 11, 2026 at 2:37 PM
Look, i love Fudoh but not every film needs a 4k remaster.
Avalon Fast's Drinking and Driving is really good. I hope more people get to see it soon.
Avalon Fast's Drinking and Driving is really good. I hope more people get to see it soon.
New this week in Freak Scene: Stafford Springs has a band, Calendula, and they're very good. (I spent a year way back when covering Stafford for the Hartford Courant, and there was nothing like this then).
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#135: Calendula Are Introspective on Self-Titled LP
Plus, ska band Be Decent, featuring a rhythm section from Manchester (the CT one), release their first album next week
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September 11, 2026 at 1:47 PM
New this week in Freak Scene: Stafford Springs has a band, Calendula, and they're very good. (I spent a year way back when covering Stafford for the Hartford Courant, and there was nothing like this then).
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What is freakscene? I'm interested
September 10, 2026 at 2:38 PM
What is freakscene? I'm interested
nice writeup of gatheringdust on freak scene. there's a relief in someone just putting an "i get it" out there about something you've made. yup you got it!
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#134: Alyssa Kai Lets Go on 'gatheringdust'
Plus, Connecticut folk-pop duo Carlyle release their debut single
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September 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
nice writeup of gatheringdust on freak scene. there's a relief in someone just putting an "i get it" out there about something you've made. yup you got it!
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who else is on freakscene? let's be friends freakscene.diy/members/phil...
September 10, 2026 at 4:28 AM
who else is on freakscene? let's be friends freakscene.diy/members/phil...
New in Freak Scene, Greenfield singer Alyssa Kai has a new solo album after a decade, while new CT folk-pop duo Carlyle make a promising debut:
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#134: Alyssa Kai Lets Go on 'gatheringdust'
Plus, Connecticut folk-pop duo Carlyle release their debut single
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September 4, 2026 at 1:05 PM
New in Freak Scene, Greenfield singer Alyssa Kai has a new solo album after a decade, while new CT folk-pop duo Carlyle make a promising debut:
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Now watching Freakscene : The Story of Dinosaur Jr. 2021.
September 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Now watching Freakscene : The Story of Dinosaur Jr. 2021.
I did not know you were a Dinosaur Jr. fan! letterboxd.com/film/freaksc...
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr. (2021)
The American indie rock band “Dinosaur Jr.” is a radical group with an unmistakeable sound. The film tells the story the three charismatic guys in the band: J. Mascis (vocals, guitar), Lou Barlow (bas...
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August 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM
I did not know you were a Dinosaur Jr. fan! letterboxd.com/film/freaksc...
Gerade zum ersten Mal das neue Dinosaur Jr Album gehört und jetzt weißich nicht: ist das besser als die letzten oder habe ich gerade wieder mehr Bock auf die Band. Gefällt mir sehr gut, auch wenn sich der Moment als ich das erste Mal Freakscene hörte, natürlich nicht wiederholen lässt.
August 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Gerade zum ersten Mal das neue Dinosaur Jr Album gehört und jetzt weißich nicht: ist das besser als die letzten oder habe ich gerade wieder mehr Bock auf die Band. Gefällt mir sehr gut, auch wenn sich der Moment als ich das erste Mal Freakscene hörte, natürlich nicht wiederholen lässt.
This week in my Freak Scene newsletter, new singles from Cloudbelly and the New Haven pop-punk quartet Dagwood:
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#133: Cloudbelly and Dagwood Release Singles
The Western Mass. and New Haven bands each have new albums on the way
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August 28, 2026 at 2:23 PM
This week in my Freak Scene newsletter, new singles from Cloudbelly and the New Haven pop-punk quartet Dagwood:
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Have noticed that posting links here makes no difference whatsoever to newsletter traffic, but here's last Friday's Freak Scene, just for fun:
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#132: The Colony Motel Expand Their Sound on New EP
Plus, Gentle Hen have a new single out, with an album on the way
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August 24, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Have noticed that posting links here makes no difference whatsoever to newsletter traffic, but here's last Friday's Freak Scene, just for fun:
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Film #161
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Doesn't really provide any new information on the band and the interviews feel shallow. But it has some great footage of them performing in various venues throughout their career.
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Doesn't really provide any new information on the band and the interviews feel shallow. But it has some great footage of them performing in various venues throughout their career.
August 15, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Film #161
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Doesn't really provide any new information on the band and the interviews feel shallow. But it has some great footage of them performing in various venues throughout their career.
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Doesn't really provide any new information on the band and the interviews feel shallow. But it has some great footage of them performing in various venues throughout their career.
🎬 Now playing on Criterion 24/7:
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
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August 4, 2026 at 11:30 PM
🎬 Now playing on Criterion 24/7:
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Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Directed by Philipp Virus • 2021 • Germany, United States
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Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Directed by Philipp Virus • 2021 • Germany, United States
Next film starts in: 87 minutes (7:52 PM EDT/4:52 PM PDT)
Watch on Criterion Channel
August 4, 2026 at 10:25 PM
🎬 Now streaming on Criterion Channel 24/7:
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Directed by Philipp Virus • 2021 • Germany, United States
Next film starts in: 87 minutes (7:52 PM EDT/4:52 PM PDT)
Watch on Criterion Channel
Freakscene: The Story of Dinosaur Jr.
Directed by Philipp Virus • 2021 • Germany, United States
Next film starts in: 87 minutes (7:52 PM EDT/4:52 PM PDT)
Watch on Criterion Channel
This week in Freak Scene, Glen Fant and his son, Harlan, have immersed themselves in the Western Mass music scene this summer:
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#129: Music Is a Family Affair for Glen and Harlan Fant
The father-son team are spending the summer immersed in the local music scene
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July 31, 2026 at 12:58 PM
This week in Freak Scene, Glen Fant and his son, Harlan, have immersed themselves in the Western Mass music scene this summer:
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