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16 Daniel Johnston cassettes

Posted in Records on July 25, 2025

Joyful Noise Recordings has put together a 16-cassette box set of Daniel Johnston material, titled simply Daniel Johnston In the 20th Century, releasing in limited supply on Halloween day. The collection focuses on Johnston's early material and was made in collaboration with Kramer (Shimmy-Disc).

Limited to 999 copies, each sex comes in a hand-crafted wooden case that is hand-humbered and screen-printed with Johnston's artwork.

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BOX CONTENTS

Cassettes:

  • Songs of Pain
  • Don't Be Scared
  • The What of Whom
  • More Songs of Pain
  • Lost Recordings I
  • Lost Recordings II
  • Yip Jump Music
  • Hi, How Are You
  • Retired Boxer
  • Respect
  • Continued Story
  • Merry Christmas
  • 1990
  • Live at SXSW
  • Artistic Vice
  • Frankenstein Love

Plus:

  • Exclusive Daniel Johnston Mystery Toy
  • Hand numbered out of 999
  • Housed in hand-crafted wooden box with custom screen-printed lid & sides
  • Booklet with liner notes by Marc Masters

Experience Sweet Gloom

Posted in Tours on July 25, 2025

Sweet Gloom will hit the road soon in support of Streetlight Manifesto on a US West Coast tour. The band isn't just on tour though -- they shared a new single called "Loudmouths" too. The single was recorded with producer Paul Miner during the sessions for Reverie, which released in … Read more

SPB premiere: "ELW" by Burp

Posted in Bands on July 24, 2025

After releasing two LPs in 2023 and 2024, Burp is back with a new EP next month. The Boston, MA based band play poppy, punky, emo-tinged tunes that focus on positive energy that isn’t afraid to slow it down once in a while. Today Scene Point Blank is excited to … Read more

TOMBS and the forthcoming Feral Darkness

Posted in Records on July 23, 2025

Redefining Darkness will release a brand new TOMBS on Oct. 17. The album is called Feral Darkness and the band shared the title track today (below). On the new LP, the band continues to explore black metal roos, but with touches of gothic and death rock. Enjoy this 2016 interview … Read more

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Ozzy Osbourne passes

Posted in Obituaries on July 23, 2025

Metal icon Ozzy Osbourne passed away this morning, July 22. His family issued the following statement: It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. … Read more

Get another Shiner

Posted in Records on July 22, 2025

Shiner is back, sharing the new single "Asleep in the Trunk" today, a new single that appears on new album BELIEVEYOUME, out Sept. 26 through Spartan Records. The new album from the long-running Kansas City band refelcts on aging, relationships, and self-deception. The band last released Schadenfreude in 2025. Tour … Read more

Cold Gawd sends "Golden Postcard"

Posted in Bands on July 22, 2025

Showgaze band Cold Gawd has shared a new song called "Golden Postcard" from the road. The band is on tour with newmoon now, to be followed by more touring with High Vis. The band released Drown On This Earth (Dais Records) in 2024. Read more COLD GAWD on tour: Jul. … Read more

SPB premiere: "The Road To Silence" by Caterpillars

Posted in Records on July 22, 2025

Indie rock quartet Caterpillars is back, and they are currently in preparation mode ahead of their upcoming fifth full-length album. After The Flood will release on July 25, an album defined by themes of self-doubt, generational tension, the passage of time, and more. The band is sharing a new single … Read more

OWTH Halloween run

Posted in Tours on July 21, 2025

Off With Their Heads has a short midwestern US tour scheduled before Halloween, joined by S.M.U.G. on the road. Dates are listed below. Read more Live dates: Wed - 10/22 - Grand Rapids - Fulton St. Pub Thur 10/23 - Detroit - Small’s (w/ Pippsy Pinwheel) Fri 10/24 - Cleveland … Read more

Return of And None Of Them Knew They Were Robots

Posted in Records on July 20, 2025

And None Of Them Knew They Were Robots is back, announcing their first album in 23 years, Almanac, out on August 22. The first single will be coming on August 1, with preorders a week later on August 8. The Leeds, UK based band play a mix of emo, post-hardcore, … Read more

The Dear Landlord outtakes

Posted in Records on July 20, 2025

Dear Landlord, who released Dream Homes in 2009 and mostly disappeared afterward (including legal issues for a member), have shared some rarities in a collection released this past week, Singles and Outtakes 2007 - 2012. Read more Read more

Worriers final dates

Posted in Tours on July 19, 2025

Lauren Denitzio's Worriers announced plans to cease as a band earlier this year. Now the band has posted their final tour dates, a short run along the West Coast with Tiny Stills and Ricky in support. In a statement, Denitzio says: After five albums, two EPs, and countless tours across … Read more

Pool Kids run down "Leona Street"

Posted in Records on July 18, 2025

Epitaph indie-rock band Pool Kids released a summar jam pop single, "Leona Street," coming from their August 15 new album Easier Said Than Done, which was recorded with Mike Vernon Davis, who also produced their self-titled album. The new record is described as their most collective and explorative release yet. … Read more

Predeceased and the Weirdo Riffers

Posted in Records on July 18, 2025

EEASY Records will release a discography of Predeceased, Weirdo Riffers, out on Nov. 7. As the label puts the finishing touches on the collection, they've shared a new single called "Heroes by David Bowie," and we've shared that below. The discogrpahy collects the band's released material, plus two new songs. … Read more

Porcupine releases Under The Altar

Posted in Records on July 17, 2025

Midwest heavy noise punk Porcupine has a new album, out now. New Morality Zine released Under The Altar yesterday. The 6-song record is streaming below and follows last year's All Is Vapor. Read more Tracklisting: 1. Close the Doors II 2. Dull Blade 3. Stolen Rib 4. Old Skins 5. … Read more

Flutter's first

Posted in Records on July 17, 2025

Denver, CO power-pop band Flutter will release a 6-song EP this week, a self-released record dubbed When You Love Somebody, out on July 21. The band's debut namedrops Teenage Fanclub, Big Star, and Badfinger as inspiration. It releases on cassette and digital platforms. A release show is scheduled one week … Read more

Gridfailure's Sixth Mass-Extinction Skulduggery III

Posted in Records on July 17, 2025

Experimental noise project Gridfailure is back, announcing the 15-track Sixth Mass-Extinction Skulduggery III. The David Brenner project utilizes vocals, guitars, bass, drums/percussion, keys, synth, violin, theremin, field recordings, and other instruments/tactics, while pulling influence from jazz, techno, folk, black metal, Americana, and more. The latest collection also includes contributions from … Read more

Street Sects / Street Sex

Posted in Records on July 17, 2025

Duo Street Sects has a new record on the way, the band's first new album in seven years. Titled Dry Drunk, it comes out on August 15 and is shared a competing/complimentary release date with Street Sex's Full Color Eclipse, another project from the members. Both albums were produced by … Read more

The Sword's Warp Riders: new dates

Posted in Tours on July 17, 2025

The Sword's tour in recognition of Warp Riders' 15th anniversary has been extended, with the band adding a new leg to the tour, which initially covered just the western US. Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol will join the tour in support. Read more Full list of Warp Riders 15th Anniversary Tour … Read more

Sell The Heart anniversary shows

Posted in Labels on July 17, 2025

Established in 2010, Sell The Heart Records has announced a 3 days of shows to mark the label's 15th anniversary. Scene Point Blank is also working on a feature with the label about this milestone too. More to come on that. As for the shows, 924 Gilman Street in Berkeley, … Read more