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General News: New SPB podcast episode just dropped

News — September 27, 2024

It's that time again – episode 13 (unlucky for who? not us!) of the SPB podcast just dropped. You can stream it right here, follow it on Apple Podcasts here, or just search "Scene Point Blank" wherever you get your podcasts. Here's what show host Ian says about …

Podcast: First SPB podcast episode of 2024 released

News — March 25, 2024

It's new podcast episode time and you know what that means – go here to listen to it, or subscribe via Apple Podcasts or other podcast apps here. This episode features music from Nastyfacts, The Senders, Attic Salt, Chat Pile, Clown Sounds, Howardian and more. Go listen!

Bands: Botch release first new music in 20 years

News — August 24, 2022

Mathcore legends Botch are back with a surprise new song after two decades since their breakup. The band had already announced their signing to Sargent House records in order to release some vinyl reissues, but they've just shared "One Twenty Two", a brand new song – see it below. No …

Records: Parker release debut single

News — July 5, 2022

Derry, Northern Ireland punk newcomers Parker have released "Never Miss", their debut single. They're touring across the UK and Ireland later this year (see below for the dates) and you can stream the song on Spotify here. The band formed during the pandemic and are aiming to release their …

MP3s: Incisions release new single

News — July 5, 2022

Manchester, UK hardcore punks Incisions have released a new single, "Mine To Lose". It follows their other recent single, "Gasoline", and you can watch the video below. Fresh from touring with DOA, Adolescents, DI and more, they're promising a new sound which owes something to Rocket From The Crypt and …

Tours: The Smile (Radiohead members) announce US tour

News — July 5, 2022

The Smile, made up of Radiohead members Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood (plus musician Tom Skinner) have announced a US tour, with the full dates below. The group's debut album, A Light for Attracting Attention, was released on May 13th on XL Recordings, to rapturous reviews – you …

Records: Vixen77 release new single "Your Love"

News — July 5, 2022

Philly punks Vixen77 have shared a new single called "Your Love", released on Megaforce Records. It's short (less than two minutes), snarling and features a new post-pandemic lineup who recently opened for Wayne Kramer on his current MC5 tour. Check out the lyric video below:

Records: The Inflorescence release a new single, LP coming soon

News — June 6, 2022

San Diego's The Inflorescence have shared a new single, "Board Game", taken from their June 10th debut LP Remember What I Look Like, released by Kill Rock Stars. You can pre-order the LP here and check out the "Board Game" single on streaming services here. The band had …

Records: Sun Spots share new single and video

News — June 6, 2022

Seattle, WA indie-punk band Sun Spots have released a new single, "Loosey", via Happy Families records. The song channels 90s alt rock (think Hole, Veruca Salt, etc) and it's taken from their upcoming EP of the same name, due out this fall. You can check out the video below, and …

Podcast: Scene Point Blank Podcast: Season 3, Episode 8

News — May 18, 2022

It's time for a new episode of the SPB podcast! This instalment features interviews with The Lippies and Talk Show Host. With music from The Soviettes, Podium, Fleshies and much more. Leave us a review on Apple iTunes and let us know what you think of this podcast.

Records: Automatic release new single from second album

News — May 18, 2022

Automatic have announced a new single, "Skyscraper", taken from their latest album Excess – the trio describe it as “about spending your life making money and then spending it to fill the void created by said job.” Excess, released on 24 June by Stones Throw Records, is all about …

Records: Cave In release first full studio record in a decade (plus tour dates)

News — May 18, 2022

Boston hardcore behemoths Cave In have returned with a new single and upcoming album, their first new studio album in over ten years. The single is called "Reckoning", written solely by guitarist Adam McGrath. It features on their Relapse Records debut Heavy Pendulum, released on May 20. There's a …

Records: Vagrant Records Tribute Album to celebrate 25 years of Vagrant

News — May 3, 2022

Wiretap Records and Friend Club Records have teamed up to announce "Undercover On The Streets", a tribute album for Vagrant Records' 25th anniversary last year featuring over 30 tracks covering classic Vagrant artists. The artists whose songs are covered include the Get Up Kids, Alkaline Trio, Saves The Day, Face …

Records: Drowningman release two new songs

News — May 3, 2022

Vermont post-hardcore band Drowningman have announced a two-song single "Later Day Saints", featuring their first music in sixteen years: "It Will End in Cops" and "Navigating Grief and Loss in a Pre-apocalyptic Landscape". The single was released last week to streaming services alongside an expanded edition of their …

Records: Anthony Green (Circa Survive) announces first full-band solo album

News — May 3, 2022

After leaving rehab in 2020, Anthony Green (Circa Survive, Saosin) began writing a song called "I Don't Want To Die", which kicked off a new solo effort featuring a full band for the first time. It'll be released on July 22 by Born Losers Records, and called "Boom. Done" – …

Shows: UK's End Of The Road festival announces more acts

News — April 14, 2022

UK festival End Of The Road has already announces its headline artists (Pixies, Fleet Foxes, Bright Eyes and Khruangbin) but has just announced a list of new acts on the lineup, including Soccer Mommy, Battles and Ross From Friends. The full list of new artists is below. The festival runs …

Records: Snuff to release new album plus European tour

News — April 14, 2022

Stalwart British punks Snuff have announced the release of their first album since 2019, titled: "Crepuscolo Dorato Della Bruschetta Borsetta Calzetta Cacchetta Trombetta Lambretta Giallo Ossido, Ooooooh Così Magnifico!" (yes, you read that correctly). Known as "Crepuscolo Dorato" for short, it was written during lockdown and is out on April …

Records: New song and album by Nectar

News — April 4, 2022

Illinois indie punks Nectar have announced the imminent release of "No Shadow", released by Lauren records on May 13th. The first single is streaming below, and you can check out/pre-order the whole album here. The band describe the song as being about "passage of time, and how all too …

Records: Red City Radio to release live album

News — March 28, 2022

Red City Radio have announced the upcoming release of their live record, Live At Gothic Theatre, featuring songs from their late 2020 studio album Paradise. They've released videos of two songs – "In The Shadows" and "Love A Liar", and the album will be …

Records: If It Kills You to release new album produced by Jim Ward (At The Drive-in)

News — March 28, 2022

Bakersfield, CA post-hardcore band If It Kills You—named after a Drive Like Jehu song—have released a new single and video for "Distress Signal", taken from their upcoming release Invisible Self. Produced by At The Drive-In/Sparta veteran Jim Ward, it's nine songs in the same vein as Ward's …