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Shook Ones

Posted March 16, 2019, 3:31 p.m.

Shook Ones are a melodic hardcore band that formed around the Seattle area in 2004. The band has not consistently released new music together, with each member involved in other bands and side projects that also take their time. However, listening to their new record Body Feel it remains clear there is still something special Shook Ones have when united. There are new levels of depth and sincerity the band has managed to explore, and honestly, it's refreshing as hell to find a band that truly cares about the art of making music. I recently caught up with everyone in the band (minus Kelly Aiken) before their record release show in Bellingham, Washington where we chatted about the making ...

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Interviews Justin Pearson (Three One G)

Posted March 2, 2019, 2:57 a.m.

The genesis of San Diego-based Three One G is a personal one for the head of its operations, Justin Pearson. The history of Three One ...

Interviews Clown Sounds

Posted Jan. 27, 2019, 4:10 p.m.

Last year Clown Sounds released its debut LP, Preacher Maker on Recess Records. While the band name may be unfamiliar to some, frontman Todd Congelliere ...

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Thursday

Posted Oct. 16, 2010, 11:05 a.m.

Since the release of Waiting a decade ago, Thursday has been a consistent yet ever-evolving force in the underground music community. We spoke with vocalist Geoff Rickly on the band's Fall headlining tour discussing the band's evolution of sound, his literary and musical influences, and the joys of being a musician in this economic climate. Scene Point Blank: You've been quite busy touring in support of the new album since its release early this year. How does one go about invigorating oneself for life on the road? Geoff Rickly: I just try and take care of all ...

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Interviews Diet Cig

Posted Dec. 22, 2018, 1:52 p.m.

Diet Cig is a NY duo known for their energetic live shows and incredibly relatable, catchy lyrics. The band is ...

Interviews Fatherson

Posted Oct. 21, 2018, 2:54 p.m.

Fatherson's new album seesaws between visceral, enveloping rock music and experimental, cinematic soundscapes, which should come as no surprise ...

Interviews Kyle Falconer

Posted Sept. 9, 2018, 2:03 p.m.

In 2007, a group of young Scottish musicians called The View became one of the key bands in the mid- ...

Interviews Vegas

Posted Aug. 12, 2018, 4:22 a.m.

Digital Affairs Neurotic is the new release from VVEGAS, who tend to write and release music often, and whose sole ...

Interviews Orphaned Land

Posted May 8, 2018, 3:49 p.m.

Orphaned Land have been at the forefront of heavy music with a meaning ever since their inception in 1992. The ...

Interviews Nick Hodgson

Posted April 8, 2018, 12:55 p.m.

“It’s like a divorce. You can be as friendly as you like but there’s always a bit of ...

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A collection of items grouped by topic, eg. "Top 5 Worst Beatles Songs" or "Top 10 best '77 punk releases". Browse 20 features
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A wide-ranging guest column written by BJ from Ancient Shores, mainly covering film but extending into philosophy and aesthetics too. Check out BJ's work on the A389 podcast. Browse 14 features
era vulgaris
Guest column by T of Vegas Browse 12 features
Fest 11
A roundup of coverage of the annual punk rock festival held in Gainesville, Florida Browse 4 features
Remember that one time...?
A life lived and lessons learned by Eddie Spaghetti of Supersuckers. Browse 4 features
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Our annual roundup from Gainesville, FL's famous Fest. Browse 4 features
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It's the end of 2013, so here's our best-of roundup for the last twelve months. Browse 4 features
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SPB's coverage of the annual festival in Gainesville, Florida. Browse 4 features
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Our annual round-up of the best music of the year 2014. Browse 4 features
The Greatest Story Ever Told
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Our annual round-up of the best music of the year 2015. Browse 4 features
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Our annual round-up of the best music of the year 2016. Browse 4 features
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A collection of coverage rounding up the year 2012, covering our favorite albums, shows, bands, and more, as well as asking record labels and bands about their past twelve months in music Browse 3 features
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A cookery column by Nick, vocalist with metal band The Famine. Veggie/vegan friendly! Browse 3 features
Year End 2018
Our summary of the best music (and more) of 2018. Browse 3 features
Only Death Is Real
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. With Only Death Is Real, the aim is to bring together a selection of Browse 2 features
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Against Orthodoxy
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What's That Noise?
One-question interviews with artists where we find out about the gear and equipment they use to achieve their sound. Browse 1 features
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A semi-regular column where we choose a specific area and give a local scene report. Browse 1 features
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