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Tough Age's fourth

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

Tough Age from Toronto will release their fourth album, Which Way Am I?, on August 7 on Mint Records. The new record offers new directions for the band, including the use of flute, synths, and organs across the 11-song effort and shared lead vocals between bassist Penny Clark and guitarist Jarrett Evan Samson. 

Check out ""Penny Current Suppression Ring," below -- a song inspired by '80s New Zealand pop.

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Track list:

1 - Self-Confidence
2 - Penny Current Suppression Ring
3 - Desire?
4 - Consequences
5 - My Life’s a Joke & I’m Throwing It Away
6 - Anti-Anxiety Exercises
7 - Repose
8 - Mathers Ave
9 - Possession
10 - Patience of Mind
11 - In a Desert

 

New single from Reserving Dirtnaps

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

Reserving Dirtnaps (from Memphis, TN) has a new Another Disaster EP set for release in August. To tide fans over in the meantime, they've shared the new single "Under Siege," which shares a taste of the metallic hardcore that defines the upcoming release. The EP, due on WAR Records, was … Read more

Up next month from Catholic Guilt

Posted in Records on July 24, 2020

Melbourne, Australia-based Catholic Guilt have shared the first single from a new EP that releases next month. The single, "A BOutique Affiair" is shared below and is the first single from This Is What Honesty Sounds Like, which releases officially on August 28 on Wiretap Records. The band released Hymnbook … Read more

SPB exclusive: Cinemartyr gets cinematic

Posted in Videos on July 21, 2020

At Scene Point Blank, we’re always interested in how art is made. With COVID-19 restrictions, there are obviously a ton of changes to how bands are approaching their business in 2020. Today we share an exclusive video director’s commentary discussing “AR-15” from Cinemartyr. The band will self-release Death Of The … Read more

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Vile Creature Announce “Choose Your Own Adventure” Live Stream

Posted in Shows on July 19, 2020

Canadian duo Vile Creature have announced a special "Choose Your Own Adventure" live stream that's due to take place on August 14th that they are calling "Glory, Glory! Live!" After the release of Glory, Glory! Apathy Took Helm! the band are pushing themselves even further by creating an exciting event … Read more

Free Howlin' Banana sampler

Posted in MP3s on July 17, 2020

French indie label Howlin' Banana Records has put its Summer Sampler #7 online for name-your-price download. The collection includes an eclectic mix of post-punk, indie pop, garage, psych, and more -- 14 songs is total. Check it out here. Read more 01. Tapeworms - Safety Crash02. eGgs - Still Life03. … Read more

Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace next Thursday

Posted in Music News on July 17, 2020

As artists continue to grapple without in-person audiences and music fans are stuck at home, artists continue to adapt. Nick Cave will perform in a film shot, live at London's Alexandra Palance on Thursday July 23 in a global streaming event. “Idiot Prayer’ evolved from my ‘Conversations With...’ events, performed … Read more

New song from Bob Mould

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

In preview of the upcoming Blue Hearts, Bob Mould has shared a lyric video to the single "Forecast of Rain." The album itself is set for a Sept. 25 release on Merge Records. Speaking of this song in particular, Mould says: As a child, my mother took me to Sunday … Read more

Cattle Decapitation vinyl reissues

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

Metal Blade Records announced two Cattle Decapitation vinyl reissues this week. Both Monolith of Inhumanity (2012) and The Anthropocene Extinction will be reissued on August 21. Hit the jump for album specific reissue info. Read more Monolith of Inhumanity LP reissue- "An Exhibition of Insides" bone / oxblood melt vinyl … Read more

Annual Burger Records party moves to 2021

Posted in Shows on July 17, 2020

“Like a punk rock Leap Year, BB2021 will be back next July to slam your ass and tickle your musical pleasure!” says the one and only John Waters in an announcement that Burger Records has rescheduled its 2020 Burger Boogaloo festival for 2021 with the same lineup. The revised schedule … Read more

S&M with Metallica

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

On Sept. 6 & 8, 2019, Metallica was joined by a live symphony orchestra for the grand opening of San Francisco's Chase Center to perform collaborative material for the first time since 1999, when the band recorded the material for their album S & M. S&M2 will be available as … Read more

A Pig Destroyer EP

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

On August 28, Pig Destroyer return with The Octagonal Stairway, a furious 6-track EP that features the title track as well as b-side noise tracks and a guest appearance from Iggor Cavalera. Watch a video for the EP's second song, "The Cavalry," after the jump. For additional Pig Destroyer memories, … Read more

Two new Slackers tracks

Posted in Records on July 17, 2020

The Slackers and Pirates Press REcords have released a new 2-song, one-sided vinyl capturing 2020 in the moment. The vinyl comes on one-sided 12" black vinyl with full color digital prining on the B-side. Watch a video for "Sleep Outside," 1/2 of the new release, below. Read more Read more

Free Us From Existence, Concrete

Posted in Records on July 14, 2020

A new video is out now for the track "Executing Vengeance," a violent title from the equally violently-named upcoming full-length, Free Us From Existence by Concrete, which will be released on Aug. 7 via Black Voodoo Records/Blood Blast Distribution/ Check out the video after the bump. Concrete last released Everything … Read more

Zen Mother return with Millennial Garbage Preach

Posted in Records on July 14, 2020

On Oct. 2, Zen Mother will return with a new 7-track album from California's Zen Mother, titled Millennial Garbage Preach. The band unveiled a new video today for the single "Order" to hype anticipation. The new LP will be released via The Flenser. In the meantime, enjoy the "Order" video … Read more

SPB premiere: Fight Death by The Path/Psychic Weight

Posted in Records on July 14, 2020

2020 has made collaboration between individuals harder, but not impossible. Today Scene Point Blank is sharing a full stream of a new split between The Path (VT) and Psychic Weight (MA). Fittingly titled Fight Death, the record showcases two heavy bands -- one of each side of the wax -- … Read more

Pallbearer in October

Posted in Records on July 11, 2020

Pallbearer has announced Forgotten Days, a new album consisting of 8 tracks in total. It's the group's fourth album overall and releases on Oct. 23 via Nuclear Blast. A video for the title track can be seen now. “This record has a lot of thematic ties to our first record,” … Read more

New Bob Nanna (Braid, Hey Mercedes)

Posted in Records on July 11, 2020

Just yesterday, Bob Nanna released the new solo album Celebration States. The 10-song album from the former Braid and Hey Mercedes member is billed as the most personal of his career and the first to release under his own name. New Granada Records is handling the release. Read more Celebration … Read more

SPB and Cro-Mags giveaway!

Posted in Site News on July 8, 2020

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

Anthology of Emo: Volume 2 announced

Posted in Music News on July 8, 2020

Podcaster Tom Mullen has announced a follow-up to 2017's Anthology of Emo Volume 1, titled Volume 2, is available for preorder now with a first pressing paperback due in September. Additionally, the sold-out Volume 1will be reprinted (and sold is package deals with the new edition). Volume 2 collects interviews … Read more