Features / Interviews

Back in 2009, When All Became None, the debut album from Coffinworm was dropped like a bomb in the midst of the extreme metal scene. The band from Indiana was putting together elements of black metal, death metal and sludge, making their music a devastating mix. Now, Coffinworm release their … Read more

I enter a boutique hotel in the East London borough of Shoreditch and I'm immediately approached by overly friendly staff and cautious security guards. They give me the once over then politely ask for my room number. When I tell them I don't have a room, they ask what business … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, some rent or gas money. And usually when somebody is writing a new record or scheduling a … Read more

When Converge released Axe to Fall it quickly became a front-runner for album of the year. The long-running hardcore band once again found new ways to impress and surprise even the most open-minded listeners with the music that comprised the album. Scene Point Blank spoke at length with vocalist Jacob … Read more

"People don't want us to fail anymore, which is kind of nice." Liam Fray is considered and introspective when ruminating on the early days of fronting the Courteeners. The Manchester band had a quick ascent from their first shows in 2006, and less than 2 years later Fray was on … Read more

Coming to me via the excellent Handmade Birds label, Crooked Necks dropped into my world via an LP, Alright Is Exactly What It Isn’t, and a Joy Division covers 12” EP with little to no warning as to what I could expect. Then, I sat on both of the records … Read more

Reaching out from Stockholm, Sweden, guitarist/vocalist Johannes Persson of Cult of Luna generously took some time to talk about Cult of Luna, and their newest release, the live DVD/CD Years in a Day. “To write songs is not about finding chords, [it is] finding different ways of working the chords … Read more

Daggermouth are proof positive that hard work pays off. The band self-released an EP, Behold the Might in 2004. Through relentless touring of the Westcoast and promotion on various messageboards, the band released Stallone on Feeding Frenzy Records. Now, the band has recently signed with State of Mind Recordings, underwent … Read more

The Fest 8: SPB Interviews Toys That Kill, Underground Railroad to Candyland Dan Padilla, Tiltwheel Nothington Dear Landlord Off With Their Heads Outbreak Used Kids Less Than Jake Polar Bear Club Broadway Calls Scene Point Blank: First, how many Fests have you played, and what sticks out to you most … Read more

Think punk is dead? Well you couldn't be more wrong and Dangers vocalist Al Brown is going to tell you why. Scene Point Blank caught up with Brown to dicuss the origins of the band, their recent release Anger, the band's provocative lyrical content, and the importance of diversity in … Read more

From the intricate and beautiful Led Zeppelin LPs of yesterday to some of the more forgettable album covers of the day, art and music will forever be bound in matrimony - for better or for worse. Bad album artwork can bring down a good release, and can make a bad … Read more

Scene Point Blank: First off, I just wanted to know what the inspiration was behind releasing all of these different EPs on different labels? Dave: I just simply wanted to get the songs onto tape the way they sound when I do them live. So Pete and I went back … Read more

Dave Hause seems tired but enthusiastic. He's just finished the first two weeks of shows on the Devour America tour. There will be another fifty-six days before he has some time off. The grueling schedule seems befitting of Hause, who's most recent album Devour deals with, among other things, the … Read more

Upon delving into his vast discography, David Bello’s potential for creative output appears immeasurable. His independent releases span over a decade with an extensive catalogue mirrored by its sonic variety. David’s work ought to be required listening for anyone with a penchant for Appalachian lo-fi/folk à la Daniel Johnston or … Read more

We're quite fond of Dead Broke Rekerds and the work they do. We opted to reach out and ask a few questions and head honcho, Mike Bruno, was kind enough to oblige via email--answering questions that tell us a little more about the inner workings of the label and a … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights, fast living and traveling with an entourage is almost patently false. Sure, it’s reflective of a few artists from yesteryear who have platinum records and shortened lifespans, but most musicians … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights, fast living and traveling with an entourage is almost patently false. Most musicians have day jobs –- and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment … Read more

"This sounds made up, so I apologise, but it’s totally not," says Dear Boy frontman and lyricist Ben Grey when explaining the inspiration behind the name of the band's Strawberry EP, which came about after he had a series of weird and wonderful dreams about the summer fruit. "I had … Read more

    Dear Boy is a new band that has spent the past year playing clubs across Los Angeles, building up a strong following. Boy, have they without having even released a record yet. Scene Point Blank had a chance to sit down with frontman, Ben Grey, after only their … Read more

The Fest 8: SPB Interviews Toys That Kill, Underground Railroad to Candyland Dan Padilla, Tiltwheel Nothington Dear Landlord Off With Their Heads Outbreak Used Kids Less Than Jake Polar Bear Club Broadway Calls Scene Point Blank: First and foremost, when I think of the song "I Live in Hell," I … Read more