Are you an avid SPB reader and an aspiring reviewer? SPB is seeking reviewers and possibly other staff additions at this time. Think you’ve got what it takes? Check out the criteria here and hit us up. Reviews are the main priority at the moment, but we're also interested in help with news, features, social media, and more.
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It's been a wild ride for Scene Point Blank. Established in 2003, we've managed a steady transition of staff into our third decade (as the calendar tells it). Through that time we've remained dedicated to doing things our way while promoting independent music from a fan's perspective. Want to join the team to … Read more
2020 is a lot of things. For NYHC legends Cro-Mags, it’s a rebirth. The Harley Flanagan-fronted band just released In The Beginning last month, showing the experience of a veteran band with the vigor of a teenager just getting started. While, of course, we want you to read our review, … Read more
A lot has happened since 2003, when SPB first launched onto the worldwide web. Three-fourths of the site founders moved on to new projects. People graduated from college, got married, found careers, and more. Staff comes, goes, and sometimes returns. As the world changes, SPB remains focused on independent music … Read more
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A lot has happened since 2003, when SPB first launched onto the worldwide web. Site founders moved on to new projects, people graduated college, got married, found careers, etc. Staff comes and goes, but SPB remains focused on independent music throughout all of these changes. When SPB turned 10 in … Read more
Scene Point Blank is excited to team up with White Russian Records for a label giveaway including the newest CDs by I Against I and Switch Bones. We reviewed I Against I here, plus we have both albums streaming below. Put in your name to win a copy. The form is at … Read more
Scene Point Blank is proud to team up with Radon to share their latest record, More of Their Lies. The album was released on CD earlier this year (Eager Beaver Records) and was just issued on cassette as well, courtesy of Dirt Cult, Tiger Force Ultra, and Rubber Factory. While … Read more
Justin Pearson of Retox, Head Wound City, and more, will be guest tweeting from the Scene Point Blank account for the duration of the upcoming Retox tour, from Sunday August 28 to Friday Sept. 16. Read more
Scene Point Blank is pleased to work with Coin Toss Records on a new giveaway that features the entire label catalog, #s 1-8. That includes the DSGNS/Venomspitter split we streamed in March, and everything before and after. To enter, just hit the link here, scroll down, and submit your email address. … Read more
Welcome to our almost daily quickie Q&A feature: One Question Interviews. Follow us on facebook and twitter and we'll post one interview every Monday-Thursday. Okay, sometimes we miss a day, but it will be four each week. After our social media followers get the first word, we post a wrap up here at … Read more
In addition to our regular Monday posting of new reviews, we've got an extra 6 Halloween themed reviews and extra blog posts now live. Read more Thanks to Andy for the extra work. Read more
SPB has teamed up with Fat Wreck Chords to offer a prize package related to this month's stream of Not Sorry from Bad Cop/Bad Cop. Check out the stream, then visit our COMPETITIONS page for a chance to win the CD, a signed 7", and more. Not Sorry releases on June 16 and … Read more
Welcome to our almost daily quickie Q&A feature: One Question Interviews. Follow us on facebook and twitter and we'll post one interview every Monday-Thursday. Okay, sometimes we miss a day, but it will be four each week. After our social media followers get the first word, we post a wrap up here at … Read more
Like what you see at Scene Point Blank? Last year we released our first collective book to commemorate some of our finest memories. It's also available in print-on-demand format, for those who love a good physical copy. To celebrate one year on the market, we're giving away 3 e-copies. Winners will … Read more
Win your own copy of Consouling Sounds latest release, Dageraad by Charnia, courtesy of Scene Point Blank and our friends and Consouling Sounds. Visit our COMPETITIONS tab for more info, or just click here, key in your email address, and press the "Enter Competition" button for entry. Dageraad is the first album from the … Read more
You've seen our stream of the new Test of Time EP, A Place Beyond. Now, win your copy, along with special secretive prizes from the label and SPB. Two winners will be selected on the 7" release date of May 20 and will be contacted via email. One entry per … Read more
This month we're excited to pair up with Bridge Nine Records to debut an exclusive stream of Test of Time's A Place Beyond EP due from the label on May 20. The band, formed just two years ago, offers three songs here in preparation for a longer player later this year. The … Read more
We're excited here at SPB to team up with Hozac Records for a song premiere of "White Devils," the title track off the recently released 7" by 999999999 (All Nines). It's the debut for the band, and "cooks down the Macbain brothers' formula into a glistening and gristling pop serum … Read more
Scene Point Blank released our first book, All Downhill From Here, recently. Now, we're giving away 3 copies, along with some great gear from our friends at Escapist Records. Prizes include the new second pressing of Just Like Us from Light Years, and the upcoming 7", In Focus, from My Mouth Is the … Read more
We're proud to announce this week the launch of Scene Point Blank's first-ever book, proudly titled All Downhill From Here. It's a collection of our best writing over the ten years (!) that SPB has been publishing for. Made up of interviews, album reviews, best-of lists and guest columns, it's a … Read more
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