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PLQ MRX not Plaque Marks but kind of

Posted in Records on February 16, 2026

Members (current and former) of Author & Punisher, Unsane, and Swans have teamed up as PLQ MRX, announced a psychedelic noise-rock album called Upsideyerhead, out Feb. 16 via Reptilian Records (US) and Totem Cat Records (EU).

The band is an offshoot, of sorts from the Philadelphia collective Plaque Marks, featuring a revised lineup related to that projecty.

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Tracklist:

1. Us vs. Them
2. Gangsta Whitewalls (Contains Explicit Lyrics)
3. Gentrify My Skull
4. Hundred Dollar Hot Dog (Contains Explicit Lyrics)

LINEUP:

Cleetus Alreetus Alrightus - vocals
Midnight Moses - guitar, vocals
Lord Calvert - keyboards, samples
Bob Nohope - bass
Vinnihana - drums

The Blackburns burn your favorite reunion shows

Posted in Records on February 16, 2026

The Blackburns, a power-pop band featuring several familiar scene faces from Philadelphia, PA, have anounced a new record called Alternative Rock, the band's second effort and a follow-up to their self-titled debut in 2024. As the album title suggests, the band play hook-driven, radio friendly rock 'n' roll from members … Read more

Zeni Geva & Steve Albini collection

Posted in Records on February 16, 2026

SKiN GRAFT Records will released Superunit: Maximum Implosion, the complete works of Steve Albini with Zeni Geva, out on vinyl for the first time on Record Store Day 2026, April 18. The double LP captures a period where Albini not only recorded Zeni Geva, but also played with the band. … Read more

A message from Dead Pioneers and Cheap Perfume

Posted in Bands on February 16, 2026

Shared just in time for president's day here in the US, Dead Pioneers released the new single "Nazi Teeth," featuring guest vocals from Stephanie Byrne (Cheap Perfume). The band is currently working on their third full-length album, sharing the single now. “While unfortunate that it needs to be done, we’ll … Read more

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Iron Mind time

Posted in Tours on February 15, 2026

Australia hardcore band Iron Mind, just wrapping up a handful of dates this week, also shared a new video for "Intro / More Pain". The Melbourne-based band of nearly two decades last released Test Of The Iron Mind (Flatspot/Last Ride). The video features the first two tracks from said year-old … Read more

A Brutal Panda and a Foreign Body

Posted in Labels on February 15, 2026

Noisy punk band Foreign BOdy, out of Brooklyn, NY, has joined Brutal Panda Records for their upcoming second album. Specifics are still unannounced, but the band shared the single “Strung Out” to announce the news. Formed in 2022, the band released Fixed in 2023 via Malaysian label Menora Recordings in … Read more

Barren Womb in the UK

Posted in Tours on February 15, 2026

Norway noise-rock band Barren Womb has announced a UK tour, beginning in late March. A band for 15 years, the 11-date tour marks their first visit to the UK. Read more UPCOMING SHOWS INCLUDE: 26.03 UK Nottingham, Billy Bootleggers 27.03 UK London, Endeavour 28.03 UK Bristol, The Old England 29.03 … Read more

That’s What I Call Heartbreak Volume VIII: THIRSTY

Posted in Records on February 15, 2026

Now That's What I Call Heartbreak is back for 2026. This year the DIY compilation features 39 tracks including Little Low, MK Naomi, Box Elder, Unseemlier, and many more. “Every year I wonder if this benefit comp has run its course, and yet every December I’ll inevitably get DMs and … Read more

Sugar Horse rides in

Posted in Records on February 14, 2026

Sugar Horse has announced Not A Sound In Heaven, the third album from the Bristol-based expermental band. The new record comes via Fat Dracula Records on April 10, leading with the new single "Secret Speech" now. Read more Tracklist 1. Fire Graphics 2. Secret Speech 3. Ex-Human Shield 4. History’s … Read more

Road tripping with Sparta

Posted in Videos on February 14, 2026

Sparta just premiered Scenic Drive, a "literal and figurative" documentary that follows Jim Ward en route back to his home in El Paso, TX. The 40-minute piece preludes the band's next studio album, expected to be announced soon. Scenic Drive is available via Veeps. Read more

Scene Point Blank Podcast: Season 4, Episode 3

Posted in Site News on February 13, 2026

It's true, we have a new episode of The Scene Point Blank Podcast, out now. This time around we feature DFMK, Drakulas, Billy Liar and more. Listen to the episode here or via your preferred podcasting apps. Read more Subscribe on iTunes. Read more

A Melvins & Napalm Death collaboration

Posted in Records on February 13, 2026

Following last year's tour of the same name, Melvins and Napalm Death have teamed up as a hybrid group to release the upcoming Savage Imperial Death March, coming out on April 10 via Ipecac Recordings. The two bands jointly toured together in 2016 and 2025 using the above moniker and … Read more

New Kim Gordon

Posted in Records on February 13, 2026

Kim Gordon is set to release her third solo album, Play Me, out March 13 on Matador Records. The release will be followed by UK and European tour dates. Gordon also shared "DIRTY TECH" from the labum. “I was kind of musing about, is my next boss going to be … Read more

The Poor Luckies announce Wrong Way album

Posted in Records on February 12, 2026

Fifteen years after their formation, San Francisco, CA based punk band The Poor Luckies have announced their debut full-length, out "this spring," titled Wrong Way. “Wrong Way is the next step, sharper, louder and true to our vision,” vocalist Danny Cuts says in a press release. “Each song is a … Read more

Koyo are 'Barely Here'

Posted in Records on February 11, 2026

Long Island's punk troupe, Koyo, have announced their sophomore album Barely Here -- available May 8th via Pure Noise Records. You can check out their new single "Irreversible" below: Read more Koyo will be touring all around the world through February to June. Dates below: Koyo on Tour: 02/12 Liverpool, … Read more

Poison The Well Australia

Posted in Tours on February 9, 2026

The reanimated Poison the Well, about to release Peace in Place, will be touring in Australia this year, joined by Haywire who recently released a split with Dropkick Murphys. The new record, out March 20, is the band's first new material in 16 years. Stay tuned to the site for … Read more

SPB featured stream: Clockface - s/t

Posted in Records on February 9, 2026

We're back with our first featured stream of 2026, a new 7-song 7" from Clockface out now on Dropping Bombs. Based out of Detroit and Chicago, think "90s Victory Records with a bit of 00s Lockin' Out attitude," to steal a succinct description from the label. It's hardcore with a … Read more

A big day for American Football

Posted in Tours on February 8, 2026

Have you heard the news? American Football -- the emo band -- has a world tour booked for 2026, beginning in May and covering parts of the United States, Europe, UK, and Canada (at present). Confirmed dates are shared below. Read more 2026 Tour Dates 05/15 - Denver, CO @ … Read more

Brendan Kelly's War On Easter

Posted in Tours on February 7, 2026

Brendan Kelly (The Lawrence Arms, The Wandering Birds, The Falcon), has announced a Birmingham, AL show dubbed "The War On Easter," a twist on the annual Riot Fest party in December in Chicagoland each year. Kelly be tour down south with Tightwire and The Handsome Scoundrels en route, then later … Read more

Give Praise sampler for '26

Posted in Labels on February 7, 2026

No entering 21 years as a label, Give Praise Records (and skateboards) has shared a free new sampler on bandcamp, Better Hand Plant Than Dead. The 27-track compilation has too many artists to name in an easy to read fashion here, so just hit the link and sample it for … Read more