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Catbite and Omnigone split

Posted in Records on May 9, 2020

Bad Time Records will releasea s plit 7" next month featuring sould-ska Catbite, out of Philadelphia, and ska-punk Omnigone, from the East Bay, California. Both bands released full-lengths on the label last year, which lead them teaming up this time round.

The split includes two cover songs: "White Riot," originally by The Clash, is covered by Catbite, while "Nothing New," originally by Link 80, is covered by Omnigone -- a band featuring former members of Link 80.

The new split will be available on June 5.

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Pictured: Cat Bite

July Aseitas

Posted in Records on May 8, 2020

Aseitas, a metal band out of Portland, OR, has announced sophomore album False Peace, coming to the world on July 10. A dense 72-minute journey of extreme metal, the record has 11 tracks in total -- with "Scalded" making its premiere this week (embed below). Aseitas previously released a self-titled … Read more

Wire's 10:20

Posted in Records on May 7, 2020

Wire is back with 10:20 this June, a collection of previously available but hard to come by gems from the band's long career. Out on June 19 via pinkflag, it was originally intended to release on Record Store Day 2020. Hit the jump to get a track-by-track rundown and to … Read more

Mariachi El Bronx returns with Música Muerta

Posted in Records on May 7, 2020

Released on Cinco de Mayo, May 5, Mariachi El Bronx returned with a new double LP titled Música Muerta. A "musical alter ego" of LA-based punk band The Bronx, the mariachi spinoff of the band has 25 new soungs, including a mid of covers and previously unreleased material from throughout … Read more

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Upcoming Owen

Posted in Records on May 7, 2020

Owen, the solo project of Mike Kinsella (American Football) will release a new album on June 19. Titled The Avalance, the record comes out on June 19 courtesy of Polyvinvol Record Co., with plans (dates pending) for USA and Canada live performances shortly after. The Avalanche was recorded with producer … Read more

Wiretap + Virginity

Posted in Labels on May 7, 2020

Florida-based pop-punks Virginity have inked to Wiretap Records for their upcoming Death To The Party EP, due on June 5. A lead single, "Bad Call" is out now (video below). Vocalist Casey Crawford says how the song is about dealing with anxiousness: I wrote Bad Call at a time about … Read more

"Flatten The Curve" benefit single

Posted in MP3s on May 6, 2020

A new charitable single written by Frank Meyer (The Streetwalkin' Cheetahs/Blind House) and featuring several well known musicians from the punk scene is streaming at Spotify. The track was recorded individually by the participating musicians at their home studios, including material from Mike Watt (Secondmen/Stooges/Minutemen/firehose), Ben Weasel (Screeching Weasel), Cherie … Read more

Steve Von Till: a new album and a book

Posted in Records on May 6, 2020

Steve Von Till, also known as Harvestman and as vocalist/guitarist of Neurosis, has announced both a new solo record and his first book -- both of which release on August 7 this year. The album will be titled No Wilderness Deep Enough, released in conjunction with Harvestman: 23 Untitled Poems … Read more

The return of Real McKenzies

Posted in Records on May 5, 2020

Canadian Celtic punks Real McKenzies are back with a new album this summer, and a lead eponymous single today. The new record, and new song, are titled Beer & Loathing, with a stunning bigfoot on the album cover. Check out the song after the bump. Beer & Loathing will release … Read more

Living Gate opens with Deathlust

Posted in Records on May 4, 2020

This summer Relapse Records will release the debut EP by Living Gate, a band with members of YOB, Amenra, Oathbreaker, and Wiegedood. The band was formed based around a shared love of classic death metal and seeks to pay homage to that style themselves. Get a taste via the song … Read more

DZTN (ex-Abolitionist) releases new synthpunk concept album

Posted in Records on May 4, 2020

Dusting Herron, formerly of Abolitionist, has a new cassette available from his solo concept project titled DZTN 1980. The project will explore a range of styles. The debut, Outside The City, was a voice and electric guitar-only album while its follow-up, the brand new War Of Good Intentions is a … Read more

ILS announces debut Curse

Posted in Records on May 4, 2020

ILS, a Portland, OR-based band, is planning to release debut album Curse on July 4, 2020. The band includes Tom Glose (Black Elk) on vocals, Nate Abner (The Days, The Nights) on guitar, Tim Steiner (Passerby) on drums, and Adam Pike (White Orange) on bass. Get a blast of their … Read more

Scene Point Blank Podcast: Season 3, Episode 1

Posted in Podcast on May 3, 2020

A new episode and a new season! Season 3 of the SPB podcast is now live and you can subscribe at all your usual podcast locations. Show notes are below. Check out the episode here. Read more Links to SPB articles covered in this episode:- https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/interviews/mikey-erg-2020/- https://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/foxhall-stacks/coming-collapse/- https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/records/2020/03/31/spb-exclusive-sorespot-gifts-consciousness/- https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/yawpers/ Music … Read more

Krod Records' fifth year compilation

Posted in Labels on May 3, 2020

Krod Records, based in Berlin, Germany, is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a fundraising cassette compilation of 9 artists with 9 cover songs. Titled The Five Years, the comp includes covers performed by Livingston, Unluckid, The Deadnotes, and more. All proceeds from the compilation will go toward Solidarity Not Silence, … Read more

New from Broken Field Runner

Posted in Records on May 2, 2020

Following last year's Lay My Head Down full-length, LA-based Broken Field Runner has released a new EP titled Broken. Broken is the first of three EPs which will each focus on different musical styles and inspirations. Specifically, Broken displays pop influence run through a darker filter through the use of … Read more

Coming from Gridfailure: Sixth Mass-Extinction Skulduggery II

Posted in Records on May 2, 2020

The ambitious Gridfailure has announced Sixth Mass-Extinction Skulduggery II this June, the second album in a five-title concept series. It will release on Nefarious Industries. The analog/digital project driven by Dave Brenner is highly collaborative. The latest release includes guest contributions from members of Deadbird, Vastum, T.O.M.B., Chrome Waves, Mountaineer, … Read more

Less Than Jake Lost At Home

Posted in Bands on May 2, 2020

Less Than Jake is among the many bands releasing rare recordings while on lockdown. The band has announced the Lost At Home Sessions with yesterday's release of "Just Like Andy." Those who purchase the track are also entered to win a prize pack of rare merch and vinyl from the … Read more

Fire in the Mountains moves to 2021

Posted in Shows on May 1, 2020

Originally scheduled for July 10-12, 2020, Fire In The Mountains Festival will postpone this year's event until 2021. In a statement, festival organizers explain: This event is a passion project of ours, and it revolves around the community it brings. As such, the safety of that community - our attendees, … Read more

Dungeon Days are here again

Posted in Records on May 1, 2020

Copenhagen, Denmark-based Dungeon Days shared a video for the song "Folly" this week. The song is the second single from their upcoming record Dungeon Days II, which will release later in 2020. The song itself (shared after the bump) is inspired by 1990s skatepunk and is about overcoming self doubt, … Read more

Archers of Loaf covering The Rolling Stones

Posted in MP3s on May 1, 2020

Archers of Loaf returned with new material earlier this year. After releasing "Raleigh Days" in February, the band has a B-side from the Record Store Day single, a cover of The Rolling STones' "Street Fighting Man." Give a listen. Read more Read more