Features / Interviews

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

I first met Daryl from The Bollweevils during a post-Riot Fest brunch thing years ago. I was there for the weekend with the Mustard Plug guys and a few months before, Red Scare had signed The Lippies. I showed up to Cobra Lounge on a Sunday morning to hang with … Read more

The Bouncing Souls have been a band now for longer than I've been alive, and let's just say I'm not a teenager anymore. The incredible thing about these Jersey punks is that they've managed to remain on my record player long after my teenage years—which, let's face it, most of … Read more

There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, some rent or gas money. And usually when somebody is writing a new record or scheduling a … Read more

Soon four Illinois rockers will find themselves on the road to Gainesville, Florida for the large gathering of punk-lovers known as The Fest. Scene Point Blank recently spoke with The Brokedowns' Kris Megyery about the latest happenings with the band, as well as touching on some of the band's past … Read more

The Carrier has quickly gained a following in the hardcore community thanks to their impassioned lyrics, powerful music, and energetic live shows. Scene Point Blank spoke with The Carrier's vocalist Anthony Traniello about the band's choice of label, their upcoming 7" release, and first U.S. tour. Scene Point Blank: First … Read more

It should not be a secret I like horrorpunk. The Crimson Ghosts are one of the bands that I've loved since I first heard their debut soon after it was released. After reading my review of Forevermore, their latest album, their guitar player Jackal reached out asking if I would … Read more

The Dwarves are the greatest band in rock ‘n’ roll. Just ask them. Never a group shy about their their stature, their lusts, or their eternal souls, Scene Point Blank reached out to frontman and occasional columnist Blag Dahlia to tell us about the inspiration behind their upcoming new records, … Read more

I first fell in love with The Eat upon seeing them live in Miami, FL at their 1996 reunion show. I had heard plenty of buzz about them from locals such as Los Canadians and The Crumbs, but nothing could prepare me for the ebullition that occurred as they returned … Read more

Dave Wakeling has been on the music scene since the late 1970s with his ska/2-tone band The English Beat, over the years he has carefully honed a sound that is immediately recognizable to millions. Couple his string of hits with The Beat along with the hits delivered during his tenure … Read more

The rock star image of packed arenas, traveling with an entourage, and partying amid crazy backstage antics and endless drama is almost patently false. Sure, it’s reflective of a few artists from yesteryear who have platinum records and shortened lifespans, but most musicians have day jobs – and not just … Read more

News of The Ergs! breakup sent many a punk-lover reaching for the Kleenex. But thankfully the band decided to commit themselves to one final release and one final tour. Scene Point Blank spoke with bassist Joe Keller about their band's farewell and what we can expect from them in the … Read more

As a means of introduction, The Faint, as a collective, are a band whose tongues have been firmly planted in their cheeks for years. Dealing with an array of what could be innuendo - or perhaps is just straight up dirty talk - to a blend of synth orientated, danceable, … Read more

Weasel Walter is one intense bastard. As the spearhead behind the manic-jazz-metal-noise band The Flying Luttenbachers, Weasel's been a beacon of artistic integrity in a medium that often breeds more fashionistas than conceptual visionaries. Walter has been consistently pushing boundaries and buttons around him for more than a decade, seeing … Read more

For most bands in the punk rock community, success comes with a price. Whenever a band achieves a new level of popularity through radio play or a larger distribution deal, there comes the inevitable backlash of naysayers who ardently proclaim that the band isn't as good as they used to … Read more

Handcuffs commonly are thought of as restraint devices immobilizing the other party they are being applied to. However, in this case, The Handcuffs are anything but restrained. The Handcuffs unleash well-crafted rock ‘n’ roll schooled on an encyclopedic knowledge of its history. I had the opportunity to converse with Brad … Read more

Every few years or so a band will hit the music scene with such tenacity and power that many critics claim them to be "The band that will save rock and roll." With three albums in the last three years, The Hold Steady are instead proving that rock and roll … Read more

Since the Hope Conspiracy recently dropped the powerful Death Knows Your Name, we here at Scene Point Blank decided to talk to vocalist Kevin Baker to find out his feelings on it as well as any other interesting tidbits that he could spare to give us. Scene Point Blank: How … Read more

When you think of mid-90's emo bands, names like Braid and The Get Up Kids come to mind. Along with these bands, The Jazz June has to pop into your head. After forming in 1996 and releasing numerous records, the band broke up after 2001's Better Off Without Air. Members … Read more

If you're a fan of punk music, then you are likely a fan of The Lawrence Arms. Scene Point Blank corresponded with vocalist/guitarist Chris McCaughan about the current happenings with the band as well as the events of this year's Fest. Scene Point Blank: We're a little bit late, but … Read more