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Neurosis North America -- this summer

Posted in Tours on April 8, 2017

Fresh off the release of Fires Within Fires (Neurot Recordings, 2016), SPB favorites Neurosis have announced a summer tour across North America, where they will be joined by Converge and Amenra.

Check below for a full listing of dates, which begin on July 28 in Chicago. You can also read our interview with Amenra from last year here.

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NEUROSIS Tour Dates:
7/28/2017 Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL w/ Converge, Amenra
7/29/2017 St Andrews - Detroit, MI w/ Converge, Amenra
7/30/2017 Rex Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA w/ Converge, Amenra
8/01/2017 Metropolis - Montreal, QC w/ Converge, Amenra
8/02/2017 Danforth Music Hall - Toronto, QC w/ Converge, Amenra
8/03/2017 College St. Music Hall - New Haven, CT w/ Converge, Amenra
8/04/2017 Warsaw - Brooklyn, NY w/ Converge, Amenra
8/06/2017 Royale - Boston, MA w/ Converge, Amenra
8/07/2017 Union Transfer - Philadelphia, PA w/ Converge, Amenra
10/28-29/2017 Ram's Head Live - Baltimore Maryland @ Days Of Darkness

SPB exclusive: Bad Breeding

Posted in Records on April 8, 2017

This month Scene Point Blank is happy to team up with Iron Lung Records to share the new Bad Breeding record, Divide. Out on April 7, it’s the band’s second LP in a year and carries both an urgent and dark tone, led by powerful rhythm and squealing guitars. The … Read more

Queens of the Stone Age return down under

Posted in Tours on April 7, 2017

Queens Of The Stone Age will return to Australia and New Zealand in July 2017, performing four visceral headline shows, apart from their Splendour in the Grass headline appearance. QOTSA will kick off their tour at Auckland’s Logan Campbell on Thursday 13th July. They’ll play Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday … Read more

Pitchfork 2017 lineup announced

Posted in Shows on April 7, 2017

Pitchfork Music Festival returns again for another year to Chicago’s Union Park, Friday July 14 to Sunday July 16. Headliners include LCD Soundsystem, A Tribe Called Quest and Solange. Also scheduled for this year’s fest are George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, S U R V I V E (of which … Read more

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New song off Abram's upcoming Morning LP

Posted in Records on April 6, 2017

Denver's Abrams have debuted the song "Mourning", which comes off the similar but different album titled Morning, which releases on June 9 via Sailor Records. The band released their debut, Lust. Love. Loss, back in 2015. Read more Morning Track list:1) Worlds Away2) At the End3) 18 Weeks4) Rivers5) Can't … Read more

New from Panicker

Posted in Records on April 6, 2017

Panicker, a project from musician/producer/sound engineer Brent Asbury (Pinback, Goblin Cock) has debuted the song "Commuter" online of his upcoming self-titled album. Described as “blending aspects of EBM, industrial, techno and hip hop with the emotion of punk, hardcore, metal, experimental, and horror movie scores," the LP is set to … Read more

Scene Point Blank Podcast: Episode 5

Posted in Podcast on April 6, 2017

We're back! The latest episode of the SPB podcast is now live and we've made a few tweaks. We have new intro music, added a host, and we've transitioned to a new podcast hosting service for boring technical reasons. Listen below to check out this month's episode featuring music by … Read more

Wire's new Silver/Lead is streaming in full

Posted in MP3s on April 1, 2017

Silver/Lead, the 15th studio album from Wire is now streaming online. Released on their own pinkflag label, the band is also celebrating 40 years sine their first gig this year. Catch them in LA tonight, with a handful of US dates remaining this month. Read more Wire Tour Dates 04.01 … Read more

New Frenzal Rhomb in May

Posted in Records on March 31, 2017

Amid a recent wave of bands returning to action, Australia punks Frenzal Rhomb will soon release their ninth full-lenght on May 26. Titled Hi-Vis High Tea, it's their first album since Smoko at the Pet Food Factory (2011) and was recorded by Bill Stevenson. It will be released on Fat … Read more

Body Count are back

Posted in Records on March 31, 2017

The wait is finally over, as Ice-T's Body Count is back and more vicious than ever. Their highly-anticipated new full-length album, Bloodlust, is out today via Century Media Records/Sony Music Australia. Bloodlust features guest collaborations from Dave Mustaine (Megadeth), Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God), and Max Cavalera (Sepultura). Body Count … Read more

Punk Rock Bowling, Asbury Park

Posted in Shows on March 30, 2017

This year, Punk Rock Bowling isn't just taking place over Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas, it's also headed east to Asbury Park, NJ. The 3 day line-up on the other side of the country takes place June 9-11 with performances from Sick of It All, The Dwarves, Chuck Ragan, … Read more

Against Me Australia openers

Posted in Tours on March 27, 2017

Against Me! will be heading out this May for a run of Australian headline dates to celebrate the release of their new album, Shape Shift With Me. They will be in the country as part of the Groovin The Moo lineup and will be playing additional shows in Brisbane, Hobart, … Read more

tricot now on Topshelf

Posted in Labels on March 27, 2017

Kyoto's tricot, an alt-rock trio described as "melodic post-rock-inspired sounds and jazz-influenced instrumental breaks," will release a new album on Topshelf Records in the United States on May 17. Titled 3, it's fittingly the band's third full-length. The album will release on May 19 via Bgi Scary Monsters in the … Read more

Pure Noise Records announces new Weekday Records

Posted in Labels on March 26, 2017

Pure Noise Records is joining efforts with Sony Music on a new label, Weeday Records, which will focus on non-punk bands that strike the ownership team. In a statement, Pure Noise founder Jake Round says, "I'm very excited and proud to announce Weekday Records, our new partnership with Sony Music. … Read more

Return of The Dopamines

Posted in Records on March 26, 2017

The Dopamines have announced the new Tales of Interest album will release on June 2 via Rad Girlfriend Records. Tales of Interest is their first full-length since Vices (2012) and will be their first album to feature Josh Goldman (owner of Rad Girlfriend Records and also in The Raging Nathans). … Read more

Beaches Brew 2017 with Death Valley Girls, King Khan & more

Posted in Shows on March 26, 2017

The free Marina di Ravenna, Italy festival, Beaches Brew, will return from June 5-8 this year. The stacked line-up features Shellac, The Coathangers, Thee Oh Sees, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, King Khan & the Shrines and more, listed in full below with a day by day schedule. Read … Read more

Vivid LIVE 2017

Posted in Shows on March 25, 2017

From 26 May to 17 June, Sydney Opera House will welcome some an eclectic mix of innovative local and international artists for Vivid LIVE – a celebration of music on the nation's most famous stages – as part of Vivid Sydney, the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas. … Read more

Taking Back Sunday announce US summer tour

Posted in Tours on March 24, 2017

Taking Back Sunday are set to return to the festival circuit this summer, along with a string of headline tour dates in their native US. The four piece are touring in support of their latest album Tidal Wave - the seventh album in the band's back catalogue. The band's headline … Read more

Nashville Pussy in Australia and New Zealand

Posted in Tours on March 24, 2017

Atlanta Georgia Southern Rock n’ Roll legends Nashville Pussy are set to blaze a trail through Australia and New Zealand in May 2017 with their high-octance live shows. Defying any genre, Nashville Pussy are a cowpunk, southern hard rock and psychobilly monster smeared with whisky soaked sleaze. Read more NASHVILLE … Read more

Canada's The Tea Party to tour Australia

Posted in Tours on March 23, 2017

Canadian "Moroccan rock" (due to their own melange of blues, prog rock, Indian and Middle Eastern influences) The Tea Party come down under frequently to tour a country that, for all intents and purposes has become a second home. But this year they will return for their 16th Australian tour … Read more