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It's a SPB tradition to formally "pass the mic" to our artist and label friends to tell us about their year in music. What albums did they enjoy? What shows did they see? What are they looking forward to for the new year? We're joined this year by a host of folks: Frank Turner, Justin Pearson, Tobias Jeg, Body Stuff, … Read more

How do you sum up a 3-day weekend where you’ve spent approximately 36 hours watching live music and seen nearly 50 bands -- and also missed another 300? The Fest is a wonderful beast where you venue hop to catch up-and-comers, watch headliners outside on the big stage, and stumble onto one-off side projects with some of your favorite musicians … Read more

While I want to say that Scene Point Blank went big this year with so many interviews in this feature, the truth is that it's barely a fraction of the bands that play at FEST 22, taking place in Gainesville, FL from Oct. 25-27. The artists featured are just a small sample who we've asked to talk about why they … Read more

Part of the fun of running a site like Scene Point Blank is that I’m continually getting packages in the mail. I prefer physical media, even if it gets overwhelming sometimes. Related to that, it takes a lot to stand out from the pack. But as I began receiving promos from Snappy Little Numbers some time ago, their packages did … Read more

Sometimes I get all introspective and ask myself why I do this. Not very often, but the answer is always because I like music. It's that simple. I like to discover new stuff and I like to share it. Every year, the staff at Scene Point Blank sink a ton … Read more

Vices, outlets, escapes... I'm not sure where things are at here in November of 2024. But as we battle our demons and look for meaning, or escape, music is a blessing. Here's a new playlist. Many of these artists have been covered at Scene Point Blank, mixed in with tracks … Read more

I think I've lamented on this in the past, but one thing I really miss about the tape/cdr era is mixtapes. Playlists offer something similar, fortunately, so I can keep it going when I want to mix things up from writing reviews. This list collects a bunch of stuff I've … Read more

Spanish Love Songs, Oso Oso, Sydney Sprague, Worry Club Varsity Theater Minneapolis, MN April 17, 2024 Spanish Love Songs, photo by Loren Green Wednesday’s show at Varsity Theater began with a band dressed like it was the 1990s, followed by a band dressed like the 2000s, another dressed like the … Read more

mssv, a trio featuring Stephen Hodges (Tom Waits, Mavis Staples, David Lynch) on drums, mike watt (MINUTEMEN, fIREHOSE, Stooges) on bass, and Mike Baggetta on guitar and lead vocals, will release their third studio album on Friday March 7. Scene Point Blank is excited to partner with the band to … Read more

I've spent my entire life falling out with myself, this record was largely written during a time in which despondent self-loathing culminating in the loss of a decade long friendship and love. Touch Heaven is an admission of guilt, a failure to change, and a cry for help in the … Read more

Sarah Mary Chadwick has a new record coming out, Take Me Out To a Bar / What Am I, Gatsby?, which will release on April 4 via Kill Rock Stars. Born in New Zealand of Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Pākehā descent and currently based in Naarm/Melbourne, it is the ninth studio … Read more

Stomp Records and Real Sickies will release Under a Plastic Bag next month, out March 14. The Edmonton group play a blend of indie, punk, and new wave, on display in their new single "Triage," from said new album and expanding on their poppy hook-driven sound. Read more Read more