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Dave Klein also quits Black Flag

Posted in Bands on March 4, 2014

The Greg Ginn-led Black Flag reunion currently active has lost another member, with bassist Dave Klein announcing his departure from the group.

Klein is also active in They Stay Dead, who will release a new album this summer on Jailhouse Records. Vocalist Ron Reyes also recently left the reunited California band. 

New Atmosphere in May

Posted in Records on March 4, 2014

On May 6 Atmosphere will drop their eigth studio album, Southsiders. The new record was recorded in Minneapolis and Oakland. Atmosphere last released The Family Sign in 2011. Read more Atmosphere Southsiders Track Listing: 01 : Camera Thief02 : Arthur’s Song03 : The World Might Not Live Through The Night04 … Read more

Free Tangled Talk comp

Posted in MP3s on March 3, 2014

Tangled Talk Records recently redesigned their website and, in celebration, they're giving away a 40 song sampler with songs from Goodtime Boys, The American Scene, Shark Bait, Nai Harvest, Dikembe, CityCop, Moose Blood, Hop Along, Gnarwolves, and a whole lot more. Read more 1. Goodtime Boys - Callous 2. The … Read more

Suicide Squeeze releasing comp of 7-inch series

Posted in Records on March 3, 2014

Suicide Squeeze Records is set to release the Forever Singles compilation, containing songs from their singles series from the likes of The Coathangers, Davilla 666, JEFF the Brotherhood, Nobunny, King Tuff, Audacity, and more. Check out a full track listing below. Read more Track List 1. The Coathangers "Merry Go … Read more

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1QI: Volcom Entertainment, Lawrence Arms and Somos

Posted in Bands on March 3, 2014

Our newest feature here at Scene Point Blank is our semi-daily quickie Q&A: One Question Interviews. Follow us at facebook or twitter and we'll post one interview every Monday-Thursday. Well, sometimes we miss a day, but it will be four each week regardless. After our social media followers get the … Read more

B9 releasing XXX Fanzine book

Posted in Labels on March 2, 2014

Bridge Nine Records will release a collective book that chronicles Boston's xXx Fanzine (1983-1987). The book features 60 interviews from the 20 issues of the zine, including early punk discussion with Ian MacKaye, Henry Rollins, Dave Smalley, Keith Morris, Roger Miret and Die Kreuzen. The book will release later this … Read more

Stream Pypy in its entirety

Posted in MP3s on March 2, 2014

Montreal's Pypy are streaming their debut, Pagan Day, at Brooklyn Vegan. The band includes members of CPC Gangbangs, Red mass, and Duchess Says, and their debut dropped on Feb. 11 via Slovenly/Black Gladiator. Read more

Beacons Fest 2014 announces line-up

Posted in Shows on March 2, 2014

2014 Beacons Fest has announced its line-up, including such bands as The Fall, Darkside, Jon Hopkins, Eagulls, and Autobahn. The festival will take place in Skipton, Yorkshire Dales from August 7-10. Check out our thoughts on last year's fest here and here. Read more ALL CONFIRMED BANDS: DARKSIDE DAUGHTER JON … Read more

New song from My Mouth Is the Speaker 7-inch

Posted in MP3s on March 2, 2014

My Mouth Is the Speaker have premiered a new song, "No Light Pollution," from their upcoming 7" on Escapist Records titled In Focus. Fans can enter to win a copy of the 7" here. The EP releaess officially on April 1 and the band is playing select dates in support … Read more

Teen Agers and Rehasher planning split

Posted in Bands on March 2, 2014

Teen Agers have recorded four new songs for an upcoming split with Rehasher. The studio session was recorded by Less Than Jake's Roger Lima and mixed by Descendents' Stephen Egerton. Three of the four new songs will appear on the Rehasher split, with the fourth to appear on a currently … Read more

SPB exclusive stream: Locktender

Posted in Records on March 2, 2014

SPB has teamed up with Halo of Flies to offer a stream of Cleveland experimental hardcore group Locktender and their second full-length Rodin. The record releases on April 1 in the US on Halo of Flies and elsewhere on I.Corrupt/Desorde Ordeonne. Read more It's available on 12" with art by … Read more

SOIA vinyl represses for Record Store Day

Posted in Records on March 2, 2014

Just next month comes another Record Store Day, and that means new vinyl. Think Fast Records will be offering limited represses of Sick Of It All's Based on a True Story (2010) and Death To Tyrants (2006) LPs, limited to 500 each on colored vinyl. Read more

The Skull inks with Tee Pee

Posted in Labels on March 2, 2014

Tee Pee Records has added doom metal band The Skull. The band includes Eric Wagner and Jeff "Oly" Olson, formerly of Trouble, and HRon Holzer (Trouble) along with Lothar Keller (Sacred Dawn). Read more

New cut from Grieves

Posted in MP3s on March 1, 2014

Seattle rapper Grieves has issued a new song, "Shreds," from his upcoming fourth album Winter & the Wolves. The new LP is set for a March 25 release on RhymeSayers and includes 14 tracks. Check out the song here: Read more

Premiere: "Demons" from Pretty Mouth

Posted in MP3s on February 26, 2014

Today Scene Point Blank presents the song "Demons," off the upcoming LP Fears by Toronto's Pretty Mouth. The four-piece band play short, loud, and fast, with Converge-style riffs and unexpected time signatures. The record was previously released on CD, but sees vinyl on March 15. Pre-orders are available here and … Read more

New Banner Pilot in April

Posted in Records on February 26, 2014

Minneapolis four-piece Banner Pilot have announced a new record this spring. On April 15, the band will release Souvenir, their fourth full-length, which will be released by Fat Wreck Chords. The band last released Heart Beats Pacific in 2011. Read more Track List1: Modern Shakes2: Effigy3: Dead Tracks4: Heat Rash5: … Read more

Travoltas reunite

Posted in Bands on February 26, 2014

Duth pop-punk band The Travoltas are reuniting this summer for select reunion shows in The Netherlands. The band last played together in 2006 and released 7 albums. The band, whose live line-up is listed below, will also be joined at their shows by special, unnamed guests. Visit their facebook page … Read more

Debut tracks from John Baizley and Katie Jones (Townes Van Zandt)

Posted in MP3s on February 26, 2014

"If I Needed You," performed by John Baizley (Baroness) and Katie Jones, is now streaming as a preview for the upcoming Neurot Recordings tribute Songs of Townes Van Zandt II. The record, which releases on March 11, follows 2011's vol. 1 and again features Scott "Wino" Weinrich, Steve Von Till … Read more

Daily line-ups for Denovali Swingfest London

Posted in Shows on February 26, 2014

Denovali Records' annual London showcase, Denovali Swingfest, has announced their day-to-day line-up for the April 18-19 event at Village Underground and Cafe Oto. The genre-challenging label also throws an annual showcase in Essen and Berlin. Read more DAY 1 – Friday April 18 – Village Underground London :: Porter Ricks … Read more

Coathangers plan full US tour

Posted in Tours on February 25, 2014

The Coathangers, from Atlanta, have scheduled a full North American tour this spring in support of the upcoming Suck My Shirt. The tour will take them to numerous stops, including SXSW, Spillover, Burgerama Fest, and on dates with The Black Lips and Audacity. Suck My Shirt, their fourth full-length, will … Read more