By the time you read this, Modern Life is War will be no more. SPB talks to Jeff Eaton of the now disbanded MLIW about the history of the band and the events that led up to their final show in their home of Marshalltown, Iowa.
After a tumultuous last few years, which resulted in short-lived breakup, Blacklisted has returned with a brand new full-length. SPB had the opportunity to speak with vocalist George Hirsch about the band's newest recording, among other topics.
Everyone's favourite indie/punk hero is well-known for his clarity, energy and honesty, not to mention awesome back catalogue. SPB met Ted Leo and chatted about a bunch of topics, including politics, war, arrogance and English degrees.
The poetic styling of Josh and Robin Brown, making up the band Foot Foot, carry a certain feeling I can't quite place. Scene Point Blank recently had a chance to speak with Robin Brown via email about the band's music.
They're back by popular demand! SPB has brought back our MP3 section, but unlike before, we're hosting EXCLUSIVE mp3s. To start things off, we've got a double-scoop: exclusive songs from Perth Express' upcoming discography and Strangers' debut full-length, Weight. We're also running contests for both releases, so be sure to enter those for a chance to win some great prize packs.
It's a new look and of course, this means new features. Just one of these new features is the staff blog, where SPB writers can share their thoughts, rants, photos, ideas, and general internet miscellany. With new blogs posted frequently, it's always worth a click to see what SPB has on its collective mind.
Posted by Michael on Saturday 10th May, 2008Greetings to everyone that visits Scene Point Blank, regular or just a passer-by that has stumbled upon our little domain. I will be taking a slight vacation for the next week, with news updates and review postings taking a little break. Never fear, for if something catastrophic were to happen - like Slayer becoming a Christian rock band or Hannah Montana marrying Patrick Stump - we'll be sure to cover it. If you have any major issues that need resolved, please contact our website magician Matt Andrews. See you in a week!
Posted by Michael on Saturday 10th May, 2008Jason loves hardcore, and he loves going to the record store to spend his paycheck. So here are a few recent hardcore releases that Jason thought he'd share with you:
Forfeit - Visions
The First Step - Connection
Carry the Torch - Dead Weather
Posted by Michael on Saturday 10th May, 2008Just a heads up that we've added a couple of exclusive contests in the past week. Particularly, we're offering up chances to win test presses of two new vinyl releases: Gray Ghosts' self-titled 10" LP and The Wonder Years' Won't Be Pathetic Forever 7". We're quite excited to be working with these bands and their labels, so be sure to check them out. We're also still running some other great contests, so head over to our contest page and check those out! If you'd like to have a contest featured on Scene Point Blank, just shoot me an email. We've got some other contests in the works.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008I Rise have posted the song "Status Call" from their upcoming full-length, For Redemption, online here. The album is due out this Summer via 1917 Records. The band previously released a demo, split with Soul Control, and an EP.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Bitter End will be releasing a new 7" through Malfunction Records this year. The band released their debut full-length, Climate of Fear, last year.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Internal Affairs have posted a new track titled "Guilty" online here. The band released Deadly Visions last year.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Deathwish Inc. has announced the signing of End of a Year. The band has released several recordings over the years since forming in 2003. They released Sincerely via Revelation Records in 2006.
End of a Year are currently working on their debut offering for the label and will soon embark on a European tour before appearing at Sound & Fury Festival in California later this Summer.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Cult of Luna have posted the song "Eternal Kingdom" from their upcoming full-length album here. The album of the same name is slated for July 8th release on Earache Records.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Gnarls Barkley's video for the single "Going On" has been posted online here. The song is taken from the band's second album, The Odd Couple, which is out now.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008SJ Esau will release his sophomore effort for Anticon Records on June 24th. The album, Small Vessel, is comprised of fourteen tracks and the tracklisting is as follows:
1. -
2. Frustrating
3. Small Vessel
4. Bastard Eyes
5. I Threw A Wobbly
6. Under Certain Things
7. Bubblehead
8. -
9. Ruddy Spark
10. The Small Percent
11. Slate
12. Depth Perception Lack
13. Human Annoyed
14. -
15. What Happen'd
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008A documentary titled "Open Windows" about the making of Death Cab for Cutie's new full-length, Narrow Stairs, has been made available online here.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Seventh Rule Recordings has announced the signing of Light Yourself on Fire. The band will release their upcoming EP, Intimacy, this Fall. The effort was recorded by Mark Nikolich (Torche, Kylesa) and mastered by Scott Hull (Pig Destroyer, Nile). You can stream the track "Love and Death" from the effort here.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Matt Pryor of The Get Up Kids/The New Amsterdams fame will be releasing his debut solo record, entitled Confidence Man, via Vagrant Records on July 29th. You can stream the song "Loralai" from the album online here.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008sBACH - Spencer of Hella/The Advantage - has posted three tracks from his debut offering online here. The album is due out August 19th via Suicide Squeeze Records.
Posted by Michael on Friday 9th May, 2008Beck will release his newest full-length effort and follow-up to 2006's The Information this Summer. The album was produced by Danger Mouse and is comprised of ten tracks.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 7th May, 2008This Time Next Year will be hitting the road this Summer with The Years Gone By, Fireworks, and 2*Sweet. The band will be touring in support of their new EP, The Longest Way Home. To view the dates, click "read more."
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 7th May, 2008The Police have announced their final show ever as a band to take place in New York City in August. The date and venue have yet to be finalized. However, the show will act as a fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the production of arts programming for public television stations Thirteen/WNET and WLIW New York. Tickets will be available nationally online via the Thirteen/WNET and WLIW Web sites.
Source: Billboard
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 7th May, 2008R.E.M.'s video for the song "Hollow Man" has been made available online here.
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 7th May, 2008A full-album stream of Fireworks' forthcoming EP, Adventure, Nostalgia, and Robbery, has been posted online here. The album is currently available for pre-order at Run for Cover Records.
Source: Absolutepunk
Posted by Michael on Wednesday 7th May, 2008A full-album stream of Kevin Seconds' new full-length, Rise Up, Insomniacs!, has been made available online here. The album was released in stores this week via Asian Man Records.
Source: Punknews
So I was cruising the record store one day with my girlfriend, when I saw this record on sale for $5.97. Well ok, count me in! I had meant to pick it up anyway, so I was pleasantly suprised to find it for six measly dollars. In all truthfullness I wasn't expecting much. I had heard a few songs from ... Continue reading
