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Records: New Banner Pilot in April

News — 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.

Bands: Travoltas reunite

News — 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 …

MP3s: Debut tracks from John Baizley and Katie Jones (Townes Van Zandt)

News — 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 …

Shows: Daily line-ups for Denovali Swingfest London

News — 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.

Tours: Coathangers plan full US tour

News — 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 …

Site News: Win our book, Light Years, My Mouth Is the Speaker, and more

News — February 24, 2014

Scene Point Blank released our first book, All Downhill From Here, recently. Now, we're giving away 3 copies, along with some great gear from our friends at Escapist Records. Prizes include the new second pressing of Just Like Us from Light Years, and the upcoming 7", In Focus …

Bands: CoC's Reed Mullin and Mike Dean create Teenage Time Killer

News — February 23, 2014

Corrosion of Conformity's Reed Mullin and Mike Dean are putting together a supergroup project titled Teenage Time Killer. The metal-punk band will feature a number of musicians includings Dave Grohl, Keith Morris, Nick Oliveri, Jullo Biafra, and several others. No release date or title has been released.

Bands: Geoff Kresge out of Tiger Army

News — February 23, 2014

Bassist Geoff Kresge has left Tiger Army, citing on his facebook page frustration with the band's inactivity. Kreshe, who offered the full statement below, had been in the band since 2000 and was also in an early line-up of AFI.  Tiger Army has been off the road since …

Labels: The Mighty Fine join Creator-Destructor Records

News — February 23, 2014

The Mighty Fine, from California, have joined Creator-Destructor Records and have a new album on the way. The band will release Brothers and Smugglers on March 4 on CD, vinyl, and digitally. It contains ten new songs and was recorded by Kyle Black.

Obituaries: Bob Casale (Devo) dies at 61

News — February 23, 2014

Bob Casale of Devo passed away earlier this week of sudden heart failure at the age of 61. Bob and his brother Gerald Casale with founding members of the group along with brothers Mark and Bob Mothersbaugh, playing guitar with the group including last year's tour. It's been a …

Records: Isis' Panopticon gets reissue

News — February 23, 2014

On April 29, Ipecac will issue a release of Isis' Panopticon record, first released by the label in 2004. It is the second in the Isis reissues series, with Ipecac having rereleased Celestial last year. Says drummer Aaron Harris on the new mastering:   When ISIS was …

Records: Live Tim Barry record on the way

News — February 22, 2014

Tim barry will release a live album titled Raising Hell & Living Cheap, Live in Richmond. The new live output will beavailable on CD from Chunksaah Records and was recorded at venue The Camel.

Bands: Melvins' Buzz Osborne plans solo tour and record

News — February 22, 2014

30 years into the Melvin's history, frontman Buzz Osborne has announced his first solo tour and solo record. The tour starts this month and his thirteen song record will release in June on Ipecac Recordings. A solo song, "Dark Brown Teeth," is now streaming online. A 10" will …

Records: Many Arms: Suspended Definition

News — February 22, 2014

Philadelphia trio Many Arms will release a new album, Suspended Definition, in April on Tzadik Records--their fourth full-lenth and second for Tzadik. Saxophonist Colin Fisher of Caribou also plays on the record. The "Zappa-SST-jazz-punk" band will will perform on John Zorn's Masada Book Three concert in March 2014.

Tours: The Ocean, Scale the Summit, and more hit the road

News — February 22, 2014

The Ocean and Scale the Summit will be co-headlining a March tour of North America. The Atlas Moth and Silver Snakes will also be on the tour. Check out the dates below, and check out these words with The Ocean from last year.

Tours: Chuck Ragan announces tour with The White Buffalo

News — February 22, 2014

Chuck Ragan and his backing band, The Comradarie, will hit the road in April in a co-headlining jaunt with The White Buffalo in support of his new album, Till Midnight. On the tour, his backing band will consist of Jon Gaunt (fiddle), Joe Ginsberg (bass), Todd Beene of …

Tours: Iron Reagan, Ghoul, and Occultist hit the road

News — February 20, 2014

Iron Reagan, from Virginia, have announced an April tour with Occultist and Ghoul, hitting 21 cities on the trek and the Macrock Festival and Brainsqueeze Fest en route. The band released a split with Exhumed on Tankcrimes last month.

Music News: Sean Madigan Hoen (ex-Thoughts of Ionesco) writes memoir

News — February 20, 2014

In April, Soho Press will release Songs Only You Know: A Memoir by Sean Madigan Hoen, former vocalist for Detroit band Thoughts of Ionesco. The book follows Hoen's family life through family struggles such as addiction and depression, while Hoen finds solace in the punk scene. It is his first …

MP3s: download: Disparager's "R.I.P. Bill Hicks"

News — February 20, 2014

At Scene Point Blank we enjoy hearing new music. We get a lot of it and today we're sharing some with our readers. Check out this free download of Disparager's "R.I.P. Bill Hicks" off their new EP Timeless, Ageless, released digitally last week and set for CD release …

Bands: Cheap Girls to release new record in May

News — February 20, 2014

Michigan's Cheap Girls will release a new album, Famous Graves, on May 13 on Xtra Mile Recordings. The band is also busy on the road, with upcoming dates with Against Me! and The Hold Steady. They last released Giant Orange in 2012.