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Scene Point Blank Podcast: Season 4, Episode 3

Posted in Site News on February 13, 2026

It's true, we have a new episode of The Scene Point Blank Podcast, out now. This time around we feature DFMK, Drakulas, Billy Liar and more.

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SPB featured stream: Clockface - s/t

Posted in Records on February 9, 2026

We're back with our first featured stream of 2026, a new 7-song 7" from Clockface out now on Dropping Bombs. Based out of Detroit and Chicago, think "90s Victory Records with a bit of 00s Lockin' Out attitude," to steal a succinct description from the label. It's hardcore with a … Read more

A Temporal Shifter from Microwaves

Posted in Records on February 18, 2026

Noisy math rock trio Microwaves just shared "All Direct Hits," the lead single from the band's latest full-length: Temporal Shifter. Temporal Shifter will release next month on March 27 via Decoherence Records with 10 high-energy, hard to classify rock 'n' roll burners. Read more Tracklist: 1. Son of the Central … Read more

The Black Queen celebrates an anniversary

Posted in Tours on February 18, 2026

Ten yaers after the release of Fever Daydream, The Black Queen reunites for an anniversary tour of the album and the band's first live shows since 2019. “As anyone into The Black Queen knows, we’ve been dormant for a minute,” Greg Puciato says. “A lot of things ended up on … Read more

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War on Women continues

Posted in Records on February 18, 2026

Following last year's "Precious Problem," War on Women is back with another single ("Messages Unsent") and news of a new album that features the these two tracks and more. The band will release Time Under Tension on May 8, their fifth album, available courtesy of Smartpunk Records. Read more Read more

The Flatliners bounce back

Posted in Records on February 18, 2026

Canadian punk band The Flatliners will return with a new album called Cold World, out May 8 on Equal Vision Reocrds and Dine Alone Records. We're guessing the title isn't just about Canadian winters. The first single is "Good, You?" which comes with a complimentary video: “We wanted to pay … Read more

David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 are almost Home For Dinner

Posted in Records on February 17, 2026

David Hillyard & The Rocksteady 7 has announced a new full-length album of jazz-tinged ska from the New York collective. The record will be titled Home For Dinner, out Feb. 20 via Org Music. Hillyard, best known as a memer of The Slackers, formed the project in 1992. The new … Read more

MORS.VOID.DISCIPLINE was the easier of the two titles to type

Posted in Records on February 17, 2026

Chilean blackened-death-grind band MORS.VOID.DISCIPLINE -has a new album on the way via Sentient Ruin. The band will released Txketh)ëké, which will be copy/pasted on each future reference, on March 13. It's the band's debut. They shared a single yesterday. Read more

Subterfuge from Radian

Posted in Records on February 17, 2026

Alron, OH doom/sludge band Radian is back, sharing the lead single from the upcoming Subterfuge yesteray. The single, "Toothless Wolf," is below. The album itself will released on March 20 via El Burno Records and Third House Communications, with ample touring planned for 2026 following its release. Radian last released … Read more

Antillectual and Krang in Canada

Posted in Tours on February 17, 2026

Dutch band Antillectual will tour eastern Canada along with Czech band Krang, with a stop at Pouzza Fest in Montreal in the mix as well. The 10-date run marks Antillectual's first Canadian dates in a decade. Read more Tour dates May 14 Quebec City, QC @ L'Anti Bar May 15 … Read more

PLQ MRX not Plaque Marks but kind of

Posted in Records on February 16, 2026

Members (current and former) of Author & Punisher, Unsane, and Swans have teamed up as PLQ MRX, announced a psychedelic noise-rock album called Upsideyerhead, out Feb. 16 via Reptilian Records (US) and Totem Cat Records (EU). The band is an offshoot, of sorts from the Philadelphia collective Plaque Marks, featuring … Read more

The Blackburns burn your favorite reunion shows

Posted in Records on February 16, 2026

The Blackburns, a power-pop band featuring several familiar scene faces from Philadelphia, PA, have anounced a new record called Alternative Rock, the band's second effort and a follow-up to their self-titled debut in 2024. As the album title suggests, the band play hook-driven, radio friendly rock 'n' roll from members … Read more

Zeni Geva & Steve Albini collection

Posted in Records on February 16, 2026

SKiN GRAFT Records will released Superunit: Maximum Implosion, the complete works of Steve Albini with Zeni Geva, out on vinyl for the first time on Record Store Day 2026, April 18. The double LP captures a period where Albini not only recorded Zeni Geva, but also played with the band. … Read more

A message from Dead Pioneers and Cheap Perfume

Posted in Bands on February 16, 2026

Shared just in time for president's day here in the US, Dead Pioneers released the new single "Nazi Teeth," featuring guest vocals from Stephanie Byrne (Cheap Perfume). The band is currently working on their third full-length album, sharing the single now. “While unfortunate that it needs to be done, we’ll … Read more

Iron Mind time

Posted in Tours on February 15, 2026

Australia hardcore band Iron Mind, just wrapping up a handful of dates this week, also shared a new video for "Intro / More Pain". The Melbourne-based band of nearly two decades last released Test Of The Iron Mind (Flatspot/Last Ride). The video features the first two tracks from said year-old … Read more

A Brutal Panda and a Foreign Body

Posted in Labels on February 15, 2026

Noisy punk band Foreign BOdy, out of Brooklyn, NY, has joined Brutal Panda Records for their upcoming second album. Specifics are still unannounced, but the band shared the single “Strung Out” to announce the news. Formed in 2022, the band released Fixed in 2023 via Malaysian label Menora Recordings in … Read more

Barren Womb in the UK

Posted in Tours on February 15, 2026

Norway noise-rock band Barren Womb has announced a UK tour, beginning in late March. A band for 15 years, the 11-date tour marks their first visit to the UK. Read more UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: 26.03 UK Nottingham, Billy Bootleggers 27.03 UK London, Endeavour 28.03 UK Bristol, The Old England 29.03 … Read more

That’s What I Call Heartbreak Volume VIII: THIRSTY

Posted in Records on February 15, 2026

Now That's What I Call Heartbreak is back for 2026. This year the DIY compilation features 39 tracks including Little Low, MK Naomi, Box Elder, Unseemlier, and many more. “Every year I wonder if this benefit comp has run its course, and yet every December I’ll inevitably get DMs and … Read more

Sugar Horse rides in

Posted in Records on February 14, 2026

Sugar Horse has announced Not A Sound In Heaven, the third album from the Bristol-based expermental band. The new record comes via Fat Dracula Records on April 10, leading with the new single "Secret Speech" now. Read more Tracklist 1. Fire Graphics 2. Secret Speech 3. Ex-Human Shield 4. History’s … Read more

Road tripping with Sparta

Posted in Videos on February 14, 2026

Sparta just premiered Scenic Drive, a "literal and figurative" documentary that follows Jim Ward en route back to his home in El Paso, TX. The 40-minute piece preludes the band's next studio album, expected to be announced soon. Scenic Drive is available via Veeps. Read more