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Flogging Molly Tourdates

Posted in Tours on November 3, 2009

Flogging Molly have announced dates for their Sixth Annual Green 17 Tour.  Opening acts for the tour will be announced later this month along with special travel package opportunities to the tour's final date in Tempe, AZ.  To view the dates click "read more."

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2/9 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues 2/10 - Houston, TX - House of Blues 2/12 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall 2/13 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle 2/14 - Tampa, FL - The Ritz 2/16 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues 2/17 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues 2/18 - Charleston, SC - The Music Farm 2/19 - Charlotte, NC - The Fillmore 2/20 - Myrtle Beach, SC - House of Blues 2/22 - Norfolk, VA - The Norva 2/23 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Live! 2/25 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre 2/26 - Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory 2/27 - Boston, MA - House of Blues 3/2/ - New York, NY - Hammerstein Ballroom 3/3 - University Park, PA - Robeson Center Alumni Hall/ Penn State University 3/4 - Columbus, OH - LC Pavillion 3/5 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues 3/6 - Detroit, MI - The Fillmore 3/8 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room 3/9 - Cincinnati, OH - Bogart's 3/10 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant 3/12 - Milwaukee, WI - The Eagles Club 3/13 - Chicago, IL - Aragon Ballroom 3/14 - Kansas City, MO - Uptown Theater 3/15 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom 3/17 - Tempe, AZ - Tempe Beach Park

John Samson (The Weakerthans) Preps Solo Effort

Posted in Records on November 3, 2009

The Weakerthans' John Samson will be releasing a three-song solo record on 7" vinyl and digital download on November 3rd via Anti Records. Titled City Route 85, the record will be the first in a series of recordings exploring the atmospheric streets and highways surrounding the musician's home in Winnipeg, … Read more

Sub Pop Signs Bassekou Kouyate

Posted in Labels on November 3, 2009

Sub Pop Records and KEXP radio host Jon Kertzer have come together to form Next Ambiance, a world music imprint. Malian band Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba’s I Speak Fula will be the first album out on the label and is scheduled for digital release on iTunes December 1st with … Read more

Go Vote!

Posted in General News on November 2, 2009

If you live in the United States, please make sure you vote today. Read more

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Portugal. the Man (Live Review) Posted

Posted in Site News on October 31, 2009

Scene Point Blank's staff photographer Edson recently took in two Portugal. the Man shows in one day. You can check out his live review with photos here. Be on the lookout for more live reviews / photos from Edson to be featured on the site. Read more

Lots Of News Items Posted

Posted in Site News on October 30, 2009

So so so many news items were posted - be sure to check the other pages! Read more

New Found Glory Tour With Dashboard Cancelled / Saves The Day Tour Coming Soon

Posted in Tours on October 30, 2009

New Found Glory's upcoming tour with Dashboard Confessional has been cancelled as a result of a "family situation" in the Dashboard camp. You can read a statement from Dashboard Confessional here. In other news, New Found Glory is planning to celebrate the ten year anniversary of their self-titled release with … Read more

Armor For Sleep Announce Breakup

Posted in Splits on October 30, 2009

Armor for Sleep have announced their breakup. The band released a two albums through Equal Vision Records and one with Sire Records during the tenure. Frontman Ben Jorgensen issued a lengthy statement here; here is an excerpt: It's been a little over a year since our last tour and some … Read more

Spoon Preps New Album / Posts New Song

Posted in Records on October 30, 2009

Spoon will release their seventh full-length effort, Transference, on January 26th in the U.S. via Merge Records and January 25th in Europe via Anti Records. The tracklisting is as follows: 1. Before Destruction 2. Is Love Forever? 3. The Mystery Zone 4. Who Makes Your Money 5. Written in Reverse … Read more

Rise Signs This Is Hell

Posted in Labels on October 30, 2009

Rise Records has announced the signing of Long Island hardore outfit This is Hell. The band will release their latest full-length effort through the label in the Spring of 2010. This is Hell most recently released the Warbirds EP. Read more

Madvillain Working On New Album

Posted in Records on October 30, 2009

Madvillain - the duo of MF Doom and Madlib - are currently working on their follow-up to 2004's Madvillainy. No release date has been set as of yet. Read more

No Age - "Losing Feeling" Video

Posted in Videos on October 30, 2009

The video for No Age's track "Losing Feeling" has been made available here. The song is taken from the EP of the same name, which is available now. Read more

Stream Entire Slayer Album

Posted in MP3s on October 30, 2009

A full-album stream of Slayer's World Painted Blood has been made available online here. The album is due out in store this coming Tuesday. Read more

Ted Leo - "One Polaroid A Day" Live Video

Posted in Videos on October 30, 2009

Video of Ted Leo performing a brand new song titled "One Polaroid a Day" live has been made available here. Read more

A Thousand Paper Cranes Post Two Songs

Posted in MP3s on October 30, 2009

A Thousand Paper Cranes have posted two demo songs online here. If you're a fan of the melodic hardore / pop-punk crossover, check them out. Source: Pastepunk Read more

Mastodon - "Divinations" Live On Fallon

Posted in Videos on October 30, 2009

Video of Mastodon performing their song "Divinations" live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon has been made available here. The song is taken from the group's latest full-length, Crack the Skye. Read more

Kayo Dot Post New Song

Posted in MP3s on October 30, 2009

Kayo Dot have posted a brand new song titled "Whisper Ineffable" online here. The song is taken from the group's upcoming full-length, Coyote, which is due out in early 2010 via Hydra Head Records. Read more

Translation Loss Signs East Of The Wall

Posted in Labels on October 30, 2009

Translation Loss Records has announced the addition of New Jersey's East of the Wall - featuring former members of The Postman Syndrome and Day Without Dawn. The label will be releasing a three-way split release from East of the Wall, Rosetta, and Year of No Light later this year, followed … Read more

Milo Aukerman Doll To Be Released

Posted in Music News on October 30, 2009

Aggronautix is releasing a limited-edition figure of the Descendents' Milo Aukerman (1000 numbered). This replica of the charismatic frontman stands at 7 inches tall, and is made of a lightweight polyresin. Displayed in a a black and blue tri-windowed box, Milo is portrayed in action and comes complete with his … Read more

Thorp Signs Hell Within

Posted in Labels on October 30, 2009

Thorp Records has announced the signing of Hell Within. The Boston-based metal outfit is currently writing their Thorp debut and the band will enter the studio in January 2010 under the direction of Pete Rutcho of Damaged Studios (Bury Your Dead, Unearth). The album is tentatively due out in May. Read more