Features / Interviews

Orphaned Land have been at the forefront of heavy music with a meaning ever since their inception in 1992. The Israeli band recently released their sixth full length - Unsung Prophets & Dead Messiahs - which is a record full of hope and protest. Orphaned Land have always had a … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of packed arenas, traveling with an entourage, and crazy backstage antics is almost patently false. Sure, it’s reflective of a few artists from yesteryear who have platinum records and shortened lifespans, but most … Read more

In a day and age where working hard as a band means spending hours online asking people to be their "friends" instead of simple things like recording demos and touring, these simple yet crucial activities tend to fall to the side. This is not the case with Outbreak. Hailing from … Read more

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: What drew you to the playing the Fest? How did you hear about it? … Read more

A lone seedling gingerly lands nestled between a small row of city grime, dirt, and substance appearing miraculously through the small crack in the asphalt. Perhaps it has landed there without a care in the world or it was carefully placed or carried by an unknown entity. Life breaks the … Read more

Being an outlet for frustration, aggression, and a variety of other angst-type emotions, it's common for many hardcore bands to exist for only small increments of time. Being in a hardcore band can be a very cathartic, yet taxing experience, making a fuse that's easily snuffed. Paint it Black, running … Read more

Indietronica trio Panama has just put out their Always EP. It's a dreamy batch of groovy, lustrous dance songs that are reminiscent of fellow Australian synthpoppers Cut Copy. Panama's sophomore EP is also their most buzzworthy: the title-track has been played over a million times on Soundcloud and its music … Read more

I woke up in a bed of blankets without a clue of how I got there the previous night. The room contained the bed, a computer and myself. I bent the blankets off of my legs and found myself drifting to the illuminated screen. When I arrived, the words "Panic," … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. The old rock star image of bright lights and fast living is almost patently false. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, some rent … Read more

Paul Leary is probably best known for being in the Butthole Surfers. However, his solo output and production work is another facet of the many faces of Leary. Butthole Surfers are in my top five live bands I have ever seen. How could you go wrong with films of sex … Read more

Earlier this year I reviewed The Leaves Of Autumn Symmetry. I really enjoyed the EP. So, when the band contacted us if I wanted to do an interview my first thought was it could be awesome to catch a glimpse behind the creative process of this band. You can read … Read more

While Sufjan Stevens was busy making the banjo cool for the indie elite, Phillip Roebuck was trotting the world with drums attached to his feet. Combining the maverick traditions of the one-man band with manic spasms of frenzied banjo strumming and a perfect southern drawl, he's built a modern sound … Read more

Comic strip artist John Campbell has made quite a name for himself over the years with his web-comic "Pictures for Sad Children." His snide, sarcastic, and depressed subject matter have made the strip a popular read for many, including a substantial readership with the indie music world. Scene Point Blank … Read more

SPB ran into J.R. Hayes, vocalist of Pig Destroyer, after the band had blown everyone away during a headlining set at the 5th annual Noctis Metal Fest in Calgary. Hayes broke down his influences, his writing style, and his general outlook on religion and society. Standing in a poorly lit … Read more

"Beware of Pinch Points! A Pinch Point is an area on a machine where a finger can get lodged between two moving parts. Typically a gear, rollers, or a moving belt are the most common areas of concern". Hailing from Melbourne, Australia the Pinch Points are an emerging band rising … Read more

Pkew Pkew Pkew is fighting off adulthood with cheap beer and Power Chords. This summer I've been invited to four weddings, a handful of people I know have gotten pregnant, and I found out that my best friend from elementary school, the same friend who used to light his farts … Read more

Much to the delight of my parents, Placebo were the band who inspired me to steal my mothers eyeliner at the lofty age of eleven. Unfortunately, even after a career with such longevity, these overtones are still what many associate with the band. For fans and anyone else paying attention, … Read more

In the last year Polar Bear Club has made the transition to a full-time band, signed to one of the biggest hardcore labels around, and toured the globe. Scene Point Blank spoke with vocalist Jimmy Stadt about the growth of the band, how his theatre background has helped his music … Read more

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 … Read more

Since the "grunge revolution" of the early 90's critics, promoters, journalists, and fans alike have been looking for a music scene to redefine rock and roll in the same way that the city of Seattle did. Over the years there have been various it bands coming from the undergrounds of … Read more