Features / Interviews

"I think back in the day there was pressure from management and record companies asking why my hair wasn't slicked back. It was because I didn't want to, you know? It's exhausting to do something like that. It's not my style either. I've met lots of people in music or … Read more

Australian singer-songwriter Emma Louise released her debut album Vs Head Vs Heart last April, delving into synth-heavy song structures after releasing an acoustic EP. Emma Louise took the time to answer some questions about what it was like to make such an important genre shift, and her reaction to the … Read more

When Emmy The Great returned with her S EP nearly three years after her last release, a new band member suddenly appeared on the cover art and in the video for her latest single "Swimming Pool": Emmy The Hologram. This technological wonder is fittingly placed on this EP, as it's … Read more

Scene Point Blank writer Evan Chase sat down to talk with former Lemonheads singer-songwriter Evan Dando upon the release of his first solo recording, Baby I’m Bored, out now on Bar None records. Scene Point Blank: Nice to finally meet you, Evan. Evan Dando: Nice to meet you, Evan. Scene … Read more

When we look back on the 80's and 90's of the DC scene, we think of labels like Dischord and Simple Machines, labels that were so vital in documenting the bands and ideas that came from one of the country's most important cities, musically and politically. Twenty years from now, … Read more

When it comes to talk about "heavy" bands and which ones reign supreme, it's virtually impossible not to mention Eyehategod of New Orleans, LA. Self-described as "down to earth motherfucken post amplification blues," the band has been doing their own thing for the last 25 years. Or at least trying … Read more

Punk means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. With no shortage of hardcore bands these days, shows and scenes can seem indistinguishable and monotonous. That isn't a statement meant to shit on the current state of punk or look back to a nonexistent past through … Read more

It has been a year since Fall Out Boy's debut full length, Take This To Your Grave was released and a lot has happened for the band in that time. I decided to catch up with them while they are on break from tour and see how things have been … Read more

Staff photographer Katie Burnett recently sat down with Family Force 5, an Atlanta-based band who is often described as, 'The Local Heroes'. They re-released their debut album through Maverick Records in March of 2006. Family Force 5 is… (stage names in parentheses) Solomon Olds ("Soul Glow Activator") -singer, guitar Jacob … Read more

“Year by year, release after release, Father Murphy music became the soundtrack of our lives. It was always out of a necessity that we worked on our music, as I like to say, it was like spitting out some black tar hidden inside ourselves, not really thinking about the impact … Read more

Fatherson's new album seesaws between visceral, enveloping rock music and experimental, cinematic soundscapes, which should come as no surprise as the Scottish trio's back catalogue has always shown the musical creativity of a band who refuse to be pigeon-holed. Sum of All Your Parts, the band's third album, is an … Read more

Since releasing Under Attack on Straight On Records, Final Fight have been playing shows and getting a dog to cum on Paul Woods. ScenePointBlank caught up with David Tiano via AOL Instant Messenger. After an hour of sending emoticons back and forth I broke the silence with a question... ScenePointBlank: … Read more

"Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming...". The coincidence continues to astound my acute mind. Flipper was the original Nemo! (hint number one) Now if memory serves me correctly, there was a scene in that movie that I only watched 1000+ times with my young children that had … Read more

Anthony Vialon took time to answer some questions from SPB about many things Floor which forms the backbone of this piece. Many thanks to Anthony for his time and detailed answers. Florida-based rockers Floor released one of 2014’s most anticipated releases, Oblation, on Season of Mist in April of that … Read more

October 4, 2003 marked the ending of 2 crucial bay area bands: The Damage Done and For The Crown. Prior to For The Crown's last show, ScenePointBlank got an interview with the band to reflect on the band's memorable times, taking crowns on dates, and fighting off groupies. This is … Read more

Remember that time you forgot to wear a condom and you accidentally impregnated your second cousin? Remember the time you were so late to work by the time you got there Starbucks owned the building? While that last "remember when" assumed you weren't already working for Starbucks, this type of … Read more

Cleveland, Ohio artist Derek Hess has accomplished many things since he first lifted a pencil to the blank page that set before him. It was during the late-eighties that Hess first put his talent to work, designing fliers for the very same shows he was booking. It didn't take long … Read more

I don't even remember how I met Demian Johnston. It was before I became smitten with his music, a mathy sonic assault known to the world as PLAYING ENEMY. The band was started after the demise of Johnston's immediately previous band, Kiss It Goodbye, when he hooked up with drummer … Read more

What do you think of the new album in contrast to March On Electric Children? Is it what you wanted to accomplish? At the time, and looking back at it now, it was exactly what we wanted to do both musically and lyrically. We approached it with the mindset of … Read more

Since the last time ScenePointBlank checked in with The Red Light Sting a few things have occured. They've played a lot of shows and recorded Hands Up, Tiger. It will be released on Sound Virus July 19. They currently have limited clear vinyl, so if you're into that thing, grab … Read more