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The Usuals w/ Jeff Pezzati

Posted in Videos on October 29, 2021

Chicago, IL punk band The Usuals has a new EP out next week and a brand new single out today. Titled "No Disguise," the lead single is one of four new songs on the record and features Jeff Pezzati of Naked Raygun on backing vocals.

The Man Down EP is dedicated to the memory of Steve Katzel, a co-founder and guitar player in the group who passed away in 2020.

After Man Down, two additional EPs are planned as a lead-up to their third LP. The Usuals last released Earth Sucks, We're Out, in 2017. Man Down is available Nov. 5 courtesy of Legit Records.

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Upcoming shows:

October 29th at The Car Hold, Elgin IL with The C-Sides and TBA

EP Track Listing:

Reconstruction
People’s Choice
Knew
No Disguise

The current lineup consists of Curt Harrison (vocals), Christopher Heilemann (guitar), Justin Schenck (bass guitar), Phil Warbiany (drums) and Aaron McDuffie (guitar).

Glow & The Dark: coffee and a single

Posted in MP3s on October 29, 2021

Founded by AJ Peacox, bassist in bands such as Weatherbox, Sundressed, Oso Oso, Future Crooks, and others, Glow & The Dark released a new single earlier this week -- sold in combo with an exclusive coffee roast courtesy of Dark Horse Coffee Records. This spring Glow & The Dark released … Read more

The Feeders power-pop debut (Smoking Popes)

Posted in Records on October 29, 2021

Featuring Eli Caterer (Smoking Popes) and John Perrin (NRBQ), Chicago, IL-based power-pop band The Feeders have a new album out next week, with a new single called "I'm A Rat" hitting digital platforms today to get the hype train a-moving. Playing catchy, hook-driven singalong rock, the band has previously released … Read more

Michael Beach reissue

Posted in Records on October 29, 2021

Following Michael Beach's Dream Violence earlier this year on Goner/Poison City Records, the two labels have teamed up again to bring us more Beach. Namely, the two labels will join forces to reissue the 2017 album Gravity/Repulsion on vinyl. Originally self-released just before Beach relocated from Oakland, CA to Melbourne, … Read more

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Mountain Goats with 2 releases next Friday

Posted in Records on October 29, 2021

The Mountain Goats, who recorded three new albums last March, leading to a busy release schedule in recent times: Songs for Pierre Chuvin (released April 2020), Getting Into Knives (released October 2020), and Dark in Here (released June 2021). Now, on November 5 for another Bandcamp Friday, the band will … Read more

The Readymen on vinyl

Posted in Records on October 27, 2021

Originally released 1998 on Kingpin Records, Jump Start will soon re-release The Readymen's Restless on vinyl. The new print features the original album with reworked artwork, made from the original material and compiled by the band. Pre-orders are available now through the label. Earlier today, Brooklyn Vegan premiered "Justified." Read more

SaaR shares Gods

Posted in Records on October 27, 2021

SaaR, a post-metal collective from Paris, France, will release their third album, Gods, on Nov. 19. The band also just shared a video for the title track from the upcoming record, which is their third as a group. To release via Klonosphere, the album takes inspiration from the story of … Read more

SPB Premiere - "Rowhome" by The Mary Veils

Posted in Records on October 26, 2021

Ready to let loose? Personally, I’ve been waiting to explode for months, but that situation has resolved itself, and I’m trying to chill out despite everything going on in the world. It’s always good to let loose though...let that manic energy out. You feel better afterwards. Our premiere today might … Read more

Scene Point Blank Podcast: Season 3, Episode 6

Posted in Podcast on October 26, 2021

We're back with a new podcast episode – it's number six in our third season. We've updated our software and you can now listen to the episode directly within SPB! You can also subscribe via iTunes here, or directly via RSS if you're that way inclined. This episode features music … Read more

The return of So Hideous

Posted in Records on October 24, 2021

After six years between new releases, So Hideous returns with a new album called None But a Pure Heart Can Sing, scheduled for release on Dec. 3 via Silent Pendulum Records. The orchestral post-metal project, led by Brandon Cruz, plus longtime collaborators Christopher Cruz and Etienne Vazquez, explores similar but … Read more

Eve 6 Feat. Virginity

Posted in MP3s on October 24, 2021

Twitter heroes Eve 6 have released a new split for their single "Good For You," with new lyrics and melodies provided by Virginity. Max Collins of Eve 6 shares the unusual background leading to the split: This collaboration was born of a mundane distributor error when Eve6 accidentally released an … Read more

City Mouse EP

Posted in Records on October 22, 2021

City Mouse has announced a new EP out b the end of the month, with a new single "Magnitude" out now. The EP will be available in time for The Fest 19, which begins Oct. 29. Fronted by the nomadic Miski Dee, currently based in Tampa, FL, the band released … Read more

20 years of Background Music from American Nightmare

Posted in Tours on October 22, 2021

Twenty years after the release of their album Background Music, American Nightmare will tour the US east and west coasts playing the album in its entirety. The tour is currently scheduled for January 2022 -- dates below. Read more Upcoming live dates: Friday, October 22 at 9am PST here): January … Read more

Prince Daddy & The Hyena share a new song

Posted in MP3s on October 22, 2021

Prince Daddy & the Hyena shared a new video earlier this week -- a new song that will also appear on the band's next record, which is set to come in 2022 on Pure Noise Records. Titled "Curly Q," the new song is about vocalist Kory Gregory watching his nephew … Read more

Ritual-The Musical

Posted in Shows on October 21, 2021

Written by Terry Morrow of The Reaganomics, a new musical inspired by Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" will be performed live in Chicago in February, 2022. As described by its creators: Based on the famous short story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, “Ritual-The Musical” dives into a conformity driven farmtown, where … Read more

New Avenues on the streets next week

Posted in Records on October 21, 2021

Milwaukee, WI based punk band Avenues has a new album out next week. Titled We're All Doomed, the record will be available Oct. 29 via SBÄM Records and Wiretap Records. Culling influence from 1980s and '90s punk, the band has been at work on We're All Doomed for the past … Read more

The Fest 19 A-F compilation (vinyl)

Posted in Records on October 21, 2021

After a one year hiatus, The Fest returns in Gainesville, FL, next week. Over the years the festival has collaborated on a number of CD sampler compilations and digital previews -- plus limited edition vinyl. This year, releasing at Fest Marketplace on Oct. 29, A-F Records has put together a … Read more

Return of The California Takeover On Wax

Posted in Records on October 21, 2021

In February of 2020, just before everything shut down, Earth Crisis, Snapcase, and Strife took to So-Cal to revive the California Takeover. The trio, along with WAR Records, are releasing a new live album of the event. The Return of the California Takeover will release on November 19th via WAR … Read more

SPB premiere: "Tossing and Turning" by Sad Girlz Club

Posted in Videos on October 21, 2021

One month ago, Sad Girlz Club released a new EP called I Think I'm Ready. A month later, we're ready to premiere their brand new video for the song name. The entire 3-song EP is about transition, change and challenging relationships. This single continues that theme, as Travis Dunbar explains: … Read more

New Signals Midwest single

Posted in MP3s on October 20, 2021

Following the release of a 7" earlier this year (I Used To Draw/Wizard Of Loneliness, Signals Midwest returns with a standalone single set for Oct. 20 release via Lauren Records. The new song is called "Tommy Took A Picture" and offers a nostalgic reflection of the band's 13 years thus … Read more