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Interviews: Thrice

Feature — October 16, 2010

With each release Thrice continues to develop and refine their sound, creating more textured, layered, and dynamic music. Scene Point Blank caught up with vocalist and guitarist Dustin Kensrue at the Cleveland stop of their current tour alongside Rise Against. Scene Point Blank: Today is the first day of the …

Interviews: Minus The Bear

Feature — October 16, 2010

Minus the Bear; is there really anything else that needs to be said about this band? Probably not, but Scene Point Blank caught up with bassist Cory Murchy during the at the Cleveland stop of their headlining tour to discuss the band's acoustic EP and other happenings. Scene Point Blank: …

Interviews: Suicide Note

Feature — October 16, 2010

After a brief hiatus, Chicago-based Suicide Note has emerged with a distinguished sound and a brand new full-length album. Scene Point Blank spoke at length with drummer Jason Cagovski about their latest long-player as well as other projects he's currently involved with. Scene Point Blank: Greetings fine sir, could you …

Music: Unreal City Album Stream

Feature — October 16, 2010

Pittsburgh was once a bustling city booming with economic success. But over the years the city has slowly slipped into a depression that has filled the streets with pessimistic and bitter individuals. This sentiment of despair is showcased in the music of Unreal City and their debut full-length, Ephemeral Subsistence, …

Music: Field Studies Album Stream

Feature — October 16, 2010

Field Studies is the product of friendships formed on the road together last year. Austin, TX post-rock outfit This Will Destroy You and Austin/Brooklyn, NY duo Lymbyc Systym shared the road and stage together during the Winter of 2007. The end product of the days and nights spent together is …

Music: Pass The Mic: Record Labels and Artists on 2008

Feature — October 16, 2010

Scene Point Blank is now in our third year of the "Pass the Mic" feature as part of our evaluation of the best music of the year. With this year's "Pass the Mic" feature, we turn to some of our favorite bands, record labels, and other music business friends to …

Interviews: Murder By Death

Feature — October 16, 2010

While many artists write songs, Murder by Death vocalist and guitarist Adam Turla takes a more literary approach, writing narratives that tell detailed stories as opposed to songs. Turla's unique writing approach has allowed the Bloomington, IN outfit to defy genre-defining limitations and gives the band one of the most …

Interviews: These Arms Are Snakes

Feature — October 16, 2010

Thanks to their awe-inspiring live performances These Arms are Snakes have been leaving fans enamored. Let's not forget the band's fantastic recording catalog either. Three full-lengths and a slew of split recordings have graced us over the years - all showcasing the band's dynamic songwriting and lyrical talents. Scene Point …

Interviews: Rise & Fall

Feature — October 16, 2010

Belgium. The first thing that springs to my mind is their waffles. The second? I think they make lots of beer, though I think they spell it "bier." Anyway. It might seem a bit out of place for the same location to offer the likes of Rise and Fall. The …

Interviews: Good Old War

Feature — October 16, 2010

The music business is filled with inflated egos and individuals craving adulation. So when you come across an artist that is the complete opposite of that, it's quite a relief. The gentlemen of Good Old War are just that, sincere songwriters that are quite humble about the craft that they …

Interviews: Trash Talk

Feature — October 16, 2010

Trash Talk always has something on their plate. Whether it is a new release, a new tour, or a one-off festival performance, the band is always up to something. Scene Point Blank recently spoke with the band about reaching out to new audiences, the independent music world, life on the …

Music: City Of Ships Album Stream

Feature — October 16, 2010

City of Ships has been going strong right out of the gate since forming in 2005. The Richmond-based outfit has been touring constantly and promoting a series of vinyl and CD releases through various independent labels - even self-releasing a tour EP in 2008. The group is now preparing the …

Music: The Catalyst Album Stream

Feature — October 16, 2010

Richmond, Virginia has a rich history in the punk and hardcore world. And as the years have passed by, the city remains a hotbed for new and exciting bands to emerge from. The Catalyst is a perfect example. Throughout the past seven years, they have unleashed a slew of recordings …

Interviews: Polar Bear Club

Feature — October 16, 2010

The Fest 8: SPB Interviews Toys That Kill, Underground Railroad to Candyland Dan Padilla, Tiltwheel Nothington Dear Landlord Off With Their Heads Outbreak Used Kids Less Than Jake Polar Bear Club Broadway Calls Scene Point Blank: Can you introduce yourself? Jimmy Stadt: I am Jimmy from Polar Bear Club; I …

Interviews: Unholy

Feature — October 16, 2010

The roots of Unholy can be traced to lineage of guitarist Jonathan Dennison and his many years within the hardcore community. Unholy fuses those roots with classic metal influences into a volatile concoction. Scene Point Blank spoke with the guitarist about the band's new found life, lyrical inspiration, and much …

Interviews: Justin Pearson

Feature — October 16, 2010

One thing you can count of with a Justin Pearson project is that the music is going to something exciting. With his latest project, All Leather, Pearson and company push the boundaries on punk to a whole new level. Scene Point Blank got the details on new group as well …

Interviews: Converge

Feature — October 16, 2010

When Converge released Axe to Fall it quickly became a front-runner for album of the year. The long-running hardcore band once again found new ways to impress and surprise even the most open-minded listeners with the music that comprised the album. Scene Point Blank spoke at length with vocalist Jacob …

Interviews: ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

Feature — October 16, 2010

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead have accomplished a lot in a decade and half. They've toured the world countless times over and have released a slew of recordings that have garnered them praise from fans and critics. Scene Point Blank spoke with guitarist, drummer, and …