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Interviews: Vegas
Digital Affairs Neurotic is the new release from VVEGAS, who tend to write and release music often, and whose sole purpose is to continue releasing ... read more
Regular Columns: Only Death Is Real #1
There’s so much music released, whether physically or digitally, that keeping up with what’s going on becomes almost like a full-time job. There’s only so ... read more
Music: Scene Point Blank's Favorites: The Year So Far (July 2018)
We're halfway through the year. When did that happen? Luckily for you, SPB's expert staff are on hand to guide you through the records you ... read more
Regular Columns: The Anxiety of Influence
In February 1996 late novelist David Foster Wallace released a modern masterpiece, Infinite Jest, uncovering a wellspring of contemporary criticism and psychological diagnosis. Granted his ... read more
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SPB exclusive: Discardography 2011-2013 by Warm Needles
Warm Needles - Discardography 2011-2013
Out on August 1, Scene Point Blank is pleased to team up once again with Tour Van Records to share a full stream of the new Discardography 2011-2013 from Warm Needles. Originally released by the band as a tour CDR in 2014, it’s now been remastered for vinyl by Carl Saff at Saff Mastering (Chicago, IL).
The record compiles several 7-inches, splits, and songs from compilations into one 12-song package with artwork compiled of recycled dollar bin LPs using special decals, making each package one of a kind.
Check it out below:
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MP3s Summer Salt are "Speaking Sonar" on New Track
Posted Aug. 20, 2018, 1:29 p.m.
Summer Salt have released their new track, "Speaking Sonar." The track comes from their upcoming album, Happy Camper -- available September 28th via Epitaph. Check out the track after the jump.
Records Street Sects Announce Sophomore Album
Posted Aug. 20, 2018, 1:20 p.m.
Street Sects have announced they will be releasing their new album, Kicking the Mule, on October 26th via The Flenser. You can check out their new track, "In For a World of Hurt," after the jump.
Tours Bayside Announce Acoustic Tour
Posted Aug. 20, 2018, 1:04 p.m.
Bayside will be hitting the road this Fall/Winter with Golds to support their upcoming acoustic album, Acoustic Volume 2. The tour will be the first to feature full band acoustic renditions of their set. Dates after the jump.
Bands Mercy Union (members of The Gaslight Anthem + The Scandals)
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 3:34 p.m.
photo by Greg Pallante
Members of The Gaslight Anthem and The Scandals have teamed up on a new project known as Mercy Union. The band will release their debut album, The Quarry, on Oct. 19 on Mt. Crushmore record label. It was recorded at Little Eden in Asbury Park, NJ with Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls.
Specifically, the group consists of Jared Hart of The Scandals and Benny Horowitz of The Gaslight Anthem, plus Rocky Catanese, and Nick Jorgensen. Listen to "Chips and Vics" below.
Records Larry and His Flask to return with This Remedy
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 2:04 p.m.
photo by Ben Morse
Larry and His Flask return with their first album in five years, the new This Remedy, scheduled for release on Oct. 12 on Xtra Mile Recordings. The last released By the Lamplight in 2013.
To mark the new 12-song record, the band will hit the road starting on Oct. 13 in Boise, ID.
Tours New Atmosphere song, US tour announcement
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 1:31 p.m.
photo by Dan Monick
Atmosphere are prepping fans for an upcoming US tour with a new song (strem it below) titled "Make It All Better Again." The tour includes stops at Red Rocks in Colorado and Riot Fest in Chicago.
Records New Thou full-length
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 1:02 p.m.
Following the release of Rhea Sylvia this summer, Thou will unveil a brand new full-length named Magus at the end of the month -- August 31 on Sacred Bones.
Watch a video for the new song "The Changeling Prince" here:
Records Third album from Savak
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 12:31 p.m.
photo by Reuben Radding
Brooklyn-based Savak has announced the upcoming release of its third album, Beg Your Pardon on Ernest Jenning Record Co. The band notably features members of The Obits, Holy Fuck, and The Cops. In addition to the new record, they'll also play select dates this fall in support of bands Hot Snakes, The Gotobeds and The Scientists.
The band last released Cut-Ups in 2017.
Bands Low Spirits release unique single bundle
Posted Aug. 18, 2018, 12:02 p.m.
Low Spirits, a dro of Vinnie Fiorello (Less Than Jake) and JM Lansdowne who play "dark Americana" have released a unique single package. Purchase of the digital single also includes a 6x6 signed and numbered embossed digital print of any ghost art of your choosing, and 6x6 handwritten lyrics.
The project explores themes of broken families, addictions, and lost connections.
"A Father's Forgiveness Song" can be heard here:
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Vacation
Mouth Sounds #2699
For running with the DIY punk scene, Vacation are surprisingly diverse (not to mention prolific). The band’s latest is the 12-song Mouth Sounds #2699 and its 26-minute span delivers the band’s general sound of fuzzed out garage-punk bangers, but within that general sound they deliver crunchy grunge riffs, pop melodies, and flat out noisy bursts, all within a short-song framework that rarely tops 3-minutes per song. Nothing on Mouth Sounds #2699 sounds the same, yet it all sounds like Vacation.What does all that mean?The ...
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