You Know Films/Atlantic Films have pairied up for the documentary 808, a film about the origins of the Rolant TR-808 drum machine and its effects on the music industry. The film is directed by Alexander Dunn and includes contributions from Afrika Bambaataa, Questlove, Rick Rubin, Diplo, Fatboy Slim, Phil Collins, and more. It will release in 2015. In the meantime, watch the trailer after the jump.
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While we're a little late on the draw here at Scene Point Blank, we felt it worth noting that "Motherfucker," the first new song from Faith No More, can be heard online here. The song is the band's first new release in 17 years and was featured on a limited … Read more
King Khan has recorded an EP tribute to Phoolan Devi, featuring a-side "Bandit Queen" b/w "Upset The Night." The record pairs Khan with German actress Natalia Avelon (Das Wilde Leben) as a tribute to India’s Phoolan Devi. The EP is available digitally right now, with plans for a vinyl 45 … Read more
This month Scene Point Blank is excited to host a new record from Philadelphia's Attendant, Freaking Out, on Salinas Records. To use Salinas' words, "Attendant is punk band from West Philly made up of folks from lots of other West Philly punk bands, but mainly Jon from Radiator Hospital and … Read more
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Memphis' Lucero have announced a co-headlining tour with Ryan Bingham in early 2015, starting in Ashville, NC on Feb. 17, 2015. Dates are included below. Lucero released a live album earlier this year. Read more Tour Dates w/ Ryan Bingham:1/15 – Louisville, KY – Headliners Music Hall**1/16 – Louisville, KY … Read more
Xibalba will release their third album early next year on Southern Lord Recordings, the band has announced. Continuing their pummeling death-metal influenced hardcore, Tierra Y Libertad, will contain 8 songs. It is their first full-length since 2012's Hasta La Muerte. Read more
Napalm Death will release their 15th studio album next year, Apex Predator - Easy Meat on Century Media Records on Jan. 27, 2015. "Sometimes you have to ponder long and hard for an album title, but following the Rana Plaza disaster of last year (collapse of a textile sweatshop building … Read more
New York group Trenchfoot have joined with Glory Kid Records and are planning a new full-length for next year on the label. The Hudson Valley, NY band previously released an EP on Frequency Deleted Records and a split EP with Old Wounds on Melotov Records. The new album is to … Read more
Gang of Four have announced the upcoming release of What Happens Next on Feb. 24, 2015 via Metropolis Records. What Happens Next is to be the band's first album without Jon King on vocals and follows-up Content. Read more GANG OF FOURTour Dates12-17 Lille, France - L'Aeronef12-18 Fontenay Sous Bois, … Read more
Dead Broke Rekerds and Square of Opposition Records are collaborating on a remastered reissue of Cut and Paste, the debut from Spraynard, which will come out on 12" vinyl in the near future. The record was first recorded by Phil Douglas (Latterman/Iron Chic), and has now been remastered by Carl … Read more
Public Enemy's seminal records It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988) and Fear of a Black Planet (1990) are getting multi-disc deluxe reissues courtesy of Def Jam. It Takes a Nation was reissued already, on Nov. 24, and Fear of a Black Planet will see reisse … Read more
For Record Store Day today Lucero are releasing Live From Bonnaroo on limited edition LP recorded earlier this year. Read more
Bellringer, a trio comprised of guitarist/vocalist Mark Deutrom (ex-Melvins, Clown Alley), drummer/vocalist Craig Nichols (Dumbell, Shesus, Guided By Voices, The Breeders), and bassist/vocalist Corey Cottrell, has finished recording their debut EP, with a release date to be announced in the coming months. Label info, a release dates, and future touring … Read more
Bearchild, from Long Island, NY, have released their debut full-length, Wishing Well, on digital and 12" formats. The download can be picked up at bandcamp on a pay-what-you-want cost. The band includes members of Deep Pockets & Fellow Project. Read more
On Feb. 12, Babes in Toyland will reunite to play their first show of the Fontanelle line-up in 18 years.The band released three full-length albums in the 1990s, playing their final show in 2001. Tickets for the show, at the Roxy in Los Angeles, are on sale. Read more
Indiana's Child Bite have a new 9-song EP out today, Strange Waste. The EP will be released on Nov. 25 via Housecore Records and follows-up their Morbid Hits EP which was a collection of Anal Cnt songs voiced by Philip H. Anselmo earlier this year. The Ep is being released … Read more
Los Campesinos! have announced a new seasonal EP, A Los Campesinos! Christmas. The new release comes on 12" vinyl and features 5 Christmas carols alongside a cover of Mud's "Lonely This Christmas." It releases Dec. 8 via Turnstile/Heart Swells and pre-orders will come with a Christmas card from the band. … Read more
Charity compilation series Fourward: Volume 3 is now available from Old Point Light. The series raises funds for the American Cancer Society and Johns Hopkins Myositis Center and features tracks recorded on a four-track recorder passed from artist to artist. Vol. 3 includes Tim Kasher (Cursive), Alarms & Controls, White … Read more
Alkaline Trio drummer Derek Grant has announced plans to release his debut solo album Breakdown on January 20, 2015 via Red Scare Industries. The album was recorded on a laptop in motel rooms and friends' houses across the US. Breakdown was written while Grant was going through a divorce and … Read more
California rock trio Green Day is among the 2015 nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The band released their debut EP 1,000 Hours in 1989 and last released ¡Tré!. Read more
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