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Interviews: Kyle Falconer
In 2007, a group of young Scottish musicians called The View became one of the key bands in the mid-‘00s British indie music scene with ... read more
Regular Columns: Musings on the need to be ...
AfterimagesWreckages of the pastEternally damned to repeat it.Exploded views incinerated by the electricity of truthPierced by the arrow of time keeping everything from happening at ... read more
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
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SPB exclusive: Keepers self-titled stream
Scene Point Blank is hyped to be sharing a new full-length by San Diego’s Keepers.
The noise-punk trip formed four years ago and released their first 7” in 2015. On Oct. 19 they’ll unveil their self-titled full-length to the world courtesy of Volar Records, available on chrome vinyl. Listen to the 12 song record below.
The band is comprised of Elliott Moeller (guitar/vocals), Kevin Highland (bass), and Richie Lauridsen (drums). In addition to the new long-player, the label is also offering a limited chrome repress of 2015’s Blasé 7”.
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Site News Radon's More of Their Lies giveaway
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 Radon originally formed in 1991, More of Their Lies is their first album released on tape. It will also be available on vinyl later this year (Dead Broke/Creep).
SPB is pleased to have some copies to give away for free. The follow the link in the last sentence, or click on our “COMPETITIONS” tab at the top of this page. Fans can also order the CD or get the tape online from Radon or Green Noise Records.
While you’re at it, check out our One Question Interview with Dave Rohm, talking about the song “Exhaustra.”
Radon will play Fest 17 on Oct. 28 in Gainesville, FL. They hope to have a limited supply of test pressing of the record on-hand.
Tours Hop Along Announce New Year's and Euro Supporting Shows
Posted Sept. 17, 2018, 5:21 p.m.
Hop Along will be lead up to New Year's Eve shows with a European tour supporting The Decemberists. Dates after the jump.
The band is currently supporting their new album, Bark Your Head Off -- out now via Saddle Creek.
MP3s Smoking Popes Premiere Something When You Want It
Posted Sept. 17, 2018, 5:01 p.m.
Smoking Popes released a new track, entitled, "When You Want Something," from the upcoming album, Into the Agony available Octoberber 12th via Asian Man Records The band will be going on tour this Fall. You can check out the track and dates after the jump.
Tours Cult Leader To Take A Patient Man On the Road
Posted Sept. 17, 2018, 4:46 p.m.
Cult Leader have announced a North American tour in support of their new album, A Patient Man -- available November 9th via Deathwish. Joining them will be Primitive Weapons, Echo Beds, and God Mother. Dates after the jump.
Labels Epitaph Signs La Dispute
Posted Sept. 17, 2018, 4:28 p.m.
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La Dispute have joined the Epitaph roster. The band is expected to release their new label debut in 2019. You can catch the band live this Fall with Circa Survive and Queen of Jeans. Dates after the jump.
Labels Pkew Pkew Pkew join Dine Alone Records
Posted Sept. 14, 2018, 9:29 p.m.
photo by Rachel Bright
Toronto punks Pkew Pkew Pkew announced a new 7" on Dine Alone Records, with more to come on their new label home.
The trio will hit the road next month with Red City Radio, as well as a one-off date with The Penske File.
Check out a video for "Passed Out" here:
Shows Punk Rock Bowling 2019 dates
Posted Sept. 14, 2018, 7:20 p.m.
photo by Scott Wilkinson
PUnk Rock Bowling returns to Las Vegas next year for tis 21st incarnation. The next festival takes place May 24-27, 2019.
Additional details will be released once the festival has them confirmed.
Tours Pity Party Across North America
Posted Sept. 14, 2018, 1:59 p.m.
Pity Party have announced a full North American tour this Fall. Joining them will be Dezora, Ramona, and Psuedo. You can find the dates after the jump. The band is currently supporting their Ep, Are We There Yet? -- out now via La Escalera.
Records Touché Amoré Announce Celebratory Live Album
Posted Sept. 13, 2018, 1:26 p.m.
Touché Amoré will release a live album for their show at The Regent Theater in LA which celebrated their 10 year anniversary as well as 1000th show. The appropriately titled 10 Years/1000 Shows: Live at The Regent Theater, will be available November 2nd via Epitaph. You can check out a video for "Flowers and You" and get a taste of the audio from the show after the jump.
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Alice In Chains
Rainier Fog
It’s been 12 years since Alice In Chains reactivated with vocalist William DuVall - making his time in the band roughly twice that of Layne Staley, but the shadow left by Staley was cast dark and long across the band’s last two albums Black Gives Way To Blue and The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here. Both competent albums that for better or worse clung to the AIC sound of old.With Rainier Fog, however - it would appear that DuVall has been ...
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The San Fransisco based band, Bosse-de-Nage, was one of the acts to popularize the post-black metal style in its current form. It all begun with their release of their debut, ...
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I could write way too many words about this album, but instead I’ll keep it short and mostly to the point. Ancient Brewing Tactics from Trappist is a 33-minute album about beer. ...
The Crimson Ghosts
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Currently I am recovering from a heatwave that seemed be going on forever. Unfortunately for me I am not very good at dealing with high temperatures. I fare well with ...
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The sound of Black Spirituals is an amalgamation of various disciplines, lineages and motifs. The duo featuring percussionist/drummer extraordinaire Marshall Trammell and sonic explorer Zachary James Watkins has displayed from ...
William Elliott Whitmore
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William Elliott Whitmore’s raspy folk pulls from diverse influences that are on full display over the span of 10 covers on Kilonova that don’t really sound like covers, putting his timeless and ...
Proud Parents
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With three singers among the four familiar faces of Proud Parents, isn’t no surprise that the record succeeds on the band members’ ability to meet in the middle between different ...
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Dirt Cult is one of the labels where I’ll check out a band based solely on the label’s history of releasing quality stuff that’s in my wheelhouse. I don’t know ...
The Get Up Kids
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The Get Up Kids seemed to take another break after their reunion full length, There Are Rules. Seven years later, and we're given some new tunes in the form of an EP ...
Red City Radio
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Blogs
Sydney Underground Film Festival 2018
Posted by T
Sept. 17, 2018, 10:11 a.m.
Sydney Underground Film Festival 2018 Factory Theatre Sydney, Australia September 13-16, 2018 Constantly growing, the 2018 Sydney Underground Film Festival marked the twelfth edition of an extravaganza that has established ... read more
David Baddiel @ Seymour Centre
Posted by T
Sept. 16, 2018, 9:50 a.m.
David Baddiel Seymour Centre Sydney, Australia September 14, 2018 Full disclosure: I had no idea who David Baddiel was prior to attending his Sydney incarnation with his unvarnished one-man stage ... read more
Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History
Posted by T
Sept. 13, 2018, 8:17 p.m.
Mathematics and Art: A Cultural History Princeton University Press Mathematics is dreaded by many, while the arts at large enjoy a better rep. However, the pursuit and adherence to ... read more
Frank Gehry Prestel Publishing book review
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Sept. 12, 2018, 8:52 p.m.
Frank Gehry Prestel Publishing Frank Gehry is an artist. Frank Gehry is a creator. Not unlike one of his most prominent works, i.e. the Bilbao Guggenheim, which triggered a ... read more
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Radon - More of Their Lies (physical package and download codes)
Posted Aug. 26, 2018, 4:29 p.m.
Scene Point Blank is proud to team up with the one and only Radon to share their latest record, More of Their Lies. The CD is out now on Eager Beaver Records, and it’s available on cassette as well courtesy of Dirt Cult, Tiger Force Ultra, and Rubber Factory. While ... more information
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