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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 Brad Pot and Ancient Shores, and subscribe on iTunes here. Look out for our next episode in May.

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Playlist
- Brad Pot - 100 Bills - https://slovenly.bandcamp.com/album/brad-pot
- Ancient Shores - Gravewalker - https://ancientshores.bandcamp.com

Contributing Labels
- Slovenly Records - https://slovenly.bandcamp.com
- Brad Pot Stream - https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/records/2017/02/10/spb-exclusive-brad-pot/

- Interview with Alcest: - https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/interviews/alcest/
- Interview with Anthony Vialon from Floor: - https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/interviews/floor/
- Interview with Less Than Jake: - https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/interviews/talking-25-less-jake/
- Mona Foma Festival Coverage: - https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/mona-foma-festival/

- SPB Blog - http://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/scenepointblank
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ScenePointBlank/

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

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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

New Julien Baker 7" "Funeral Pyre"

Posted in Bands on March 22, 2017

21-year-old Memphis singer-songwriter Julien Baker just released a new 7" for her song "Funeral Pyre" and B-side "Distant Solar Systems." In case the title doesn't give it away, "Funeral Pyre" continues Baker's relentless-but-gentle depictions of depression and suffering. This is her first release since signing with Matador Records. Matador Records … Read more

New EPs on 6131 Records

Posted in Labels on March 19, 2017

6131 Records has announced two new EPs coming out next week on March 24. The label will co-release Codist's Porcelain Boy EP and American Clay's Sky Hooks EP in a joint effort with LP Records of Glasgow, Scotland. Read more

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Don't You Fake It 10 Year Tour

Posted in Tours on March 19, 2017

US post hardcore alumni, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus will be returning to Australia this May for a national headline tour as part of their Don’t You Fake It -- 10 Year Anniversary World Tour. The band will be celebrating their clasic release by playing it in full from start to … Read more

The Slackers 20th anniversary special edition

Posted in Records on March 19, 2017

Redlight, long out of print, it returning to circulation this year in a 20th anniversary pacakge with three bonus digital tracks. Originally released by Hellcat Records in 1997, the new version has been remastered and will release on Pirate's Press. Read more TRACK LISTING:A Side1. Cooking For Tommy2. Watch This3. … Read more

Rancid, Dropkick Murphys tour

Posted in Tours on March 19, 2017

Rancid and the Dropkick Murphys have schedule a run of co-headlining dates for this summer, being joined on selecte dates by Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers), The Bounsing Souls, The Selector, and Kevin Seconds (7 Seconds). Dates are below. Read more 27 JULBANGOR•MEDARLING'S WATERFRONT PAVILION 28 JULMONTREAL•QUETBA 29 JULTORONTO•ONTECHO BEACH30 … Read more

Dark Mofo sets 2017 dates

Posted in Shows on March 19, 2017

Something wicked this way comes - first act announced for 2017 incarnation of DARK MOFO Festival So you missed this year’s fantastic MONA FOMA Festival (peep our coverage)? That is too bad but not all is lost: Tasmania’s subversive Disneyland and ode to sex and death MONA has unveiled the … Read more