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It's been sixteen years since The Cure released their last album. I don't know if anyone really knew what to expect, but it's one of the most influential bands in history so expectations were high. The Verdict? Those expectations were met. It'd be silly to say Songs of a Lost World is a "return to form" as the band and … Read more
Ten albums into their tenure and Death Cab for Cutie are still finding ways to reinvent themselves while maintaining their identity and sound. Their 2018 release, Thank You For Today, was the first to feature members Zac Rae and Dave Depper after long-time member and co-writer, Chris Walla, left the group. This led to the songs on that album being … Read more
After 3 years, fringy-faced Country mystery-man, Orville Peck, is roaring back into the scene with his sophomore album, Bronco. In the time between his debut, Pony, and his new record, he released the EP, Show Pony. Intended to be a "middle sister" and bridge to Bronco, it was hard to pick up on what exactly you could expect from his … Read more
Music is a form of expression and therapy and often times the only way an artist can make sense of the events going on around them. It's something Bob Mould makes very clear when he steps up to the mic. After years of dealing with loss and delving deeper into a darkness that surrounded him, he's letting his new album, … Read more
This year, The Glass House Concert Hall in Pomona, California, should be celebrating 25 years of business. Cheers should be erupting from hundreds of people, bleeding onto the small street it sits upon. However, like most venues around the globe, what sits on the corner of 2nd Street and Thomas, is just another empty room. April 3, 2004 was the … Read more
In celebration of a legendary music venue, we've asked some of the staff to reminisce about the bests shows they've seen there. Here are Jon and Jenn's top five shows held at the Glass House: Jon Halperin Glass House Booker I only went two years before I found five of my favorite shows...I am sure if I went through the … Read more
We're quite fond of Dead Broke Rekerds and the work they do. We opted to reach out and ask a few questions and head honcho, Mike Bruno, was kind enough to oblige via email--answering questions that tell us a little more about the inner workings of the label and a smidge about Bruno himself. Scene Point Blank: Why did you … Read more
Dear Boy is a new band that has spent the past year playing clubs across Los Angeles, building up a strong following. Boy, have they without having even released a record yet. Scene Point Blank had a chance to sit down with frontman, Ben Grey, after only their fourth show that was filled to the brim with fans. We discussed … Read more
The Menzingers - Credit: AMH The Menzingers have been touring across America and recently made their way West with I Am the Avalanche. The band is currently ramping up to release a new album later this year, so I guess you could consider this a warm-up tour. The tour rolled … Read more
Descendents - Credit: AMH Punk legends, Descendents, and Folk-Rock's finest, Frank Turner, have taken to the road and brought along Canada's punk collective, NOBRO. The tour has been weaving its way around the United States for the past 3 weeks and finally made its way to the West Coast. I … Read more
The Mars Volta: Credit - AMH The Mars Volta just wrapped up their US tour in support of their new album, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacio, and on their run, they brought their show to the Riverside Municipal Auditorium. It was Black Friday and the holidays were in full … Read more
Murder by Death: Credit - AMH It's bittersweet to be making this post. Murder by Death are currently on the road for their Farewell Tour. Murder by Death have been a part of my life for the past 20 years. Some of my longest-lasting friendships were formed through this band, … Read more
Converge, who just released Love Is Not Enough in February, have announced another new album to be released on June 5th via Deathwish and Epitaph entitled Hum of Hurt. You can check out the video for the title track below: Read more Vocalist/Lyricist Jacob Bannon comments on the album: "When … Read more
Punk quartet, Death Lens, will release their new album, What's Left Now?, on April 24th via Epitaph. You can check out their newest video for the album's closer, "Debt Collector." Read more The band is currently wrapping up a stint with White Reaper and Drug Church, with only a few … Read more
DFL (or Dead Fucking Last) have announced their new album, Fuck It -- available April 24th in Europe and May 29th in the United States via SBÄM Records. The record was produced and mixed by Fletcher Dragge of Pennywise, who also provided some guitar work and back vocals on the … Read more
Frank Turner has finally revealed the line-up for his 9th Lost Evenings Fest, taking place in Dallas, Texas at the South Side Ballroom from September 24th to the 27th. The first night will have The Menzingers and Florida-punk legends, Hot Water Music with Koo Koo opening. Ben Kweller and Laura … Read more
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