@scenepointblank.com
📤 30
📥 17
📝 135
Our collective #3 album of the year comes from Dauber on
@recessrecords.bsky.social
/ Dromedary
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Feature: Music – Scene Point Blank's Favorites: Year End (2025) | Year End 2025
Every year we diligently assemble a list of our favorite albums of the year. Each SPB staff member enters the large arena we nickname THE DOJO, and yells out the …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/scene-point-blanks-favorites-year-end-2025/
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Dennis shares his favorite album art of 2025
#YearInReview
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Feature: Music – 2025: A Year In Review | Year End 2025
Another twelve months have passed. Even though it's our job to make predictions and call things before they happen, it seems improbable that we could've made any sense out of …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/2025-a-year-in-review/?page=6
1 day ago
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happy 2026. we recently posted our site Top 30 of 2025, w/ Radioactivity's Time Won't Bring Me Down charting at #1.
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Feature: Music – Scene Point Blank's Favorites: Year End (2025) | Year End 2025
Every year we diligently assemble a list of our favorite albums of the year. Each SPB staff member enters the large arena we nickname THE DOJO, and yells out the …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/scene-point-blanks-favorites-year-end-2025/
2 days ago
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Year In Review is our annual feature where staff picks a bunch of themed lists. Here's Jeremiah's "Best Bands in Kentucky" list -
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Feature: Music – 2025: A Year In Review | Year End 2025
Another twelve months have passed. Even though it's our job to make predictions and call things before they happen, it seems improbable that we could've made any sense out of …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/2025-a-year-in-review/
3 days ago
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Darkwave EFF is our featured stream for the month of December. Give a listen here and learn more via the link.
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News: SPB featured stream: EFF - Zero | Records
After a string of singles, darkwave project EFF will release debut album Zero on Dec. 8. EFF started in 2023, with the songs that comprise Zero were written after July 2024 and tak...
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/records/2025/12/02/spb-featured-stream-eff-zero/
5 days ago
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6 days ago
Thanks to the good folks at
@scenepointblank.com
for this
www.scenepointblank.com/features/mus...
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Feature: Music – Pass The Mic: Artists and labels on 2025 | Year End 2025
For many years now, Scene Point Blank has taken the opportunity as the year ends to formally "pass the mic" to our friends on the other side of the mostly-imaginary …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/pass-the-mic-artists-and-labels-on-2025/?page=16
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We catch up with various artists and labels in
#PassTheMic
, capturing some best-ofs and whats-news of 2025-2026. Here's
@allegedlyrecords.bsky.social
at the link -
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Feature: Music – Pass The Mic: Artists and labels on 2025 | Year End 2025
For many years now, Scene Point Blank has taken the opportunity as the year ends to formally "pass the mic" to our friends on the other side of the mostly-imaginary …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/pass-the-mic-artists-and-labels-on-2025/?page=2
6 days ago
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Talking 2025 with Terence of
@locrianofficial.bsky.social
in
#PassTheMic
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Feature: Music – Pass The Mic: Artists and labels on 2025 | Year End 2025
For many years now, Scene Point Blank has taken the opportunity as the year ends to formally "pass the mic" to our friends on the other side of the mostly-imaginary …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/pass-the-mic-artists-and-labels-on-2025/?page=15
7 days ago
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#PassTheMic
on 2025 with
@dcxpclive.bsky.social
and many more
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Feature: Music – Pass The Mic: Artists and labels on 2025 | Year End 2025
For many years now, Scene Point Blank has taken the opportunity as the year ends to formally "pass the mic" to our friends on the other side of the mostly-imaginary …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/pass-the-mic-artists-and-labels-on-2025/?page=8
8 days ago
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It's our top 30 records of 2025 -- and our individual staff lists too!
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Feature: Music – Scene Point Blank's Favorites: Year End (2025) | Year End 2025
Every year we diligently assemble a list of our favorite albums of the year. Each SPB staff member enters the large arena we nickname THE DOJO, and yells out the …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/scene-point-blanks-favorites-year-end-2025/
9 days ago
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It's
#PassTheMic
time. 30ish
#yearinreview
interviews, including Chris of
@faultycognitions.bsky.social
&
@dirtcult.bsky.social
cc
@deadbrokerekerds.bsky.social
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Feature: Music – Pass The Mic: Artists and labels on 2025 | Year End 2025
For many years now, Scene Point Blank has taken the opportunity as the year ends to formally "pass the mic" to our friends on the other side of the mostly-imaginary …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/pass-the-mic-artists-and-labels-on-2025/?page=11
10 days ago
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Eli (not in lead photo 😏) of
@real-numbers.bsky.social
shares some 2025 takeaways and updates for 2026
#PassTheMic
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Feature: Music – Pass The Mic: Artists and labels on 2025 | Year End 2025
For many years now, Scene Point Blank has taken the opportunity as the year ends to formally "pass the mic" to our friends on the other side of the mostly-imaginary …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/pass-the-mic-artists-and-labels-on-2025/?page=23
10 days ago
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Our year end coverage is now live. 3 features: top records, other notable music notes, and Pass The Mic
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Series: Year End 2025 | Features | Scene Point Blank
Articles and long-form music journalism on the topic of Series: Year End 2025
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/series/year-end-2025/
11 days ago
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We briefly chat with Wagemaker about lineup logistics.
#1QI
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Wagemaker
Thomas Harris (Wagemaker) SPB: You went from a full band to doing Wagemaker as a one-person project. Now you’re a duo. What’s the perfect number of people for a band? …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/wagemaker-1qi/
17 days ago
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Today's
#1QI
is with
@sheherrecords.bsky.social
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Feature: One Question Interviews – She/Her Records
Liza & Misha (She/Her Records) SPB: After the SHEHERCOMP001 when did you know you were going to release albums/EPs/etc? . She/Her Records: We always planned to do solo releases following …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/she-her-records-1qi/
18 days ago
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Words with Denver punk band Glueman
#1QI
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Glueman
Matt Glueman (Glueman) SPB: Your new album is simply titled “III”. What about a simple/to-the-point title appeals to you? Matt: Well, we love The Spits. They don’t have album titles, …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/glueman-1qi/
19 days ago
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A split 7" inspired this split interview with members of Pulley and Fire Sale.
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Feature: Interviews – Pulley and Fire Sale - Double interview
When two bands come together on a split release, it’s more than just sharing music on vinyl. It’s a conversation in sound. Pulley and Fire Sale recently teamed up for …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/interviews/pulley-and-fire-sale-double-interview/
22 days ago
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SPB went to see
@themarsvolta.bsky.social
live in Riverside.
#concertphotography
and a writeup...
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Blogpost: The Mars Volta @ The RMA 11/28/25
The Mars Volta: Credit - AMH The Mars Volta just wrapped up their US tour in support of their new album, Lucro Sucio; Los Ojos del Vacio, and on their …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/the-mars-volta-the-rma-112825/
25 days ago
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We're a music site, but sometimes you need to talk about things that are more important. In this guest column, Allegedly Records discusses her fight against breast cancer.
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Feature: Regular Columns – Guest Column: Allegedly Records
Music touches the heart and soothes the soul. Through personal connection and community it reaches far beyond a listening experience. While it plays a role in our overall well-being, though, …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/regular-columns/guest-column-allegedly-records/
30 days ago
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Talking band names and dog breeds with Endless Mike and the Beagle Club in this
#1QI
(
#2QI
)
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Endless Mike and the Beagle Club
Mike Miller (Endless Mike and the Beagle Club) SPB; Why “The Beagle Club”? Do you have a favorite breed of dog? Miller: Looks like we get two questions for the …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/endless-mike-and-the-beagle-club-1qi/
about 1 month ago
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SPB just saw Unearth in Toronto.
#concertphotography
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Blogpost: Unearth @ The Opera House
Unearth @ The Opera House Toronto, ON, CA November 27, 2025 Unearth Live Review – Atreyu - 'The Curse' 20+1 Years Anniversary Tour Unearth saved the best for last. Closing out …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/Unearth/
about 1 month ago
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We asked Annie of PANEL about the band name in our
#1QI
series of quick-hitter interviews.
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Feature: One Question Interviews – PANEL
Annie Sparrows (PANEL) SPB: What does the name PANEL mean to you? Sparrows: I feel like PANEL is an aesthetically pleasing 5 letter word with multiple meanings that, in different …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/panel-1qi/
about 1 month ago
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Check out a new
#1QI
with Cheap Perfume
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Cheap Perfume
Jane No (Cheap Perfume - guitar/co-vocals) SPB: How has the band’s mission or message evolved since when you first formed? Jane No: When we started, our focus was feminist rage, …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/cheap-perfume-1qi/
about 1 month ago
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SPB went to
#FEST23
. Real all about it here, including 50+ pics (Tired Radio in the lead image).
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Feature: Music – Fest 23 – The Wrap | Fest 23
Pure Joy The 23rd FEST in Gainesville, Florida recently wrapped up. Scene Point Blank has been to the majority of them over the past two decades, beginning at FEST 5. …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/fest-23-the-wrap/
about 2 months ago
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#concertphotography
from
@thriceofficial.bsky.social
Horizons/West tour in Toronto, ONT.
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Blogpost: Thrice - Horizons/West Tour 2025
Thrice @ Danforth Music Hall Toronto, Canada November 4, 2025 Thrice Live Review – Horizons/West Tour 2025 I was genuinely thrilled to finally get the chance to see and photograph …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/thrice-horizonswest-tour-2025/
about 2 months ago
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SPB went to one of the last Murder By Death shows (with
@ajjtheband.bsky.social
), on Halloween and in full costume.
#concertphotography
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Blogpost: Murder by Death/AJJ @ Pappy and Harriet's 10/31/25
Murder by Death: Credit - AMH It's bittersweet to be making this post. Murder by Death are currently on the road for their Farewell Tour. Murder by Death have been …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/murder-by-deathajj-pappy-and-harriets-103125/
about 2 months ago
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Charlie of
@uksubs-official.bsky.social
talks to us, briefly, about writing his new book
#1QI
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Feature: One Question Interviews – UK Subs
Charlie Harper (UK Subs) SPB: As someone who is used to performing and being on stage, how has the book release process been similar or different than playing music to …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/uk-subs/
about 2 months ago
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It's a busy year for Beth Seymour & The Lizzies.
#1QI
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Beth Seymour & The Lizzies
Beth Seymour (Beth Seymour & The Lizzies – vocals / guitar / production) SPB: You’re essentially releasing back-to-back albums this year. How did you choose that approach in getting these …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/beth-seymour-the-lizzies-1qi/
about 2 months ago
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www.scenepointblank.com/podcast/seas...
about 2 months ago
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Today it's a new
#1QI
with Brain Fog.
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Brain Fog
Jeff “El Jeffe” Seeley (Brain Fog – guitar) SPB: What is a record you love that would surprise people? Seeley: Hi, It’s El Jeffe, guitarist and song writer for Brain …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/brain-fog-1qi/
about 2 months ago
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It's
#1QI
time with Serotonin Mist.
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Serotonin Mist
Hiroshi (Serotonin Mist) SPB: The Bandcamp page on your new album states: No label, no producer. 100% DIY. Is DIY an important issue for Serotonin Mist (and why)? Hiroshi: I …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/serotonin-mist-1qi/
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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Today we reflect on the first show by Massa Nera.
#1QI
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Feature: One Question Interviews – Massa Nera
Mark Boulanger (Massa Nera – drums/vocals) SPB: What was your first live show? Boulanger: Our first show was on 05/09/16 at The Meatlocker in Montclair, NJ. We played with Wastelands, …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/massa-nera-1qi/
about 2 months ago
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We ask all hard questions in our
#1QI
series. Here's East End Redemption theorizing about corporate sponsorship...
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Feature: One Question Interviews – East End Redemption
Josh (East End Redemption) SPB: If your band had to be sponsored by a completely random household product (like cereal, dish soap, lawnmower, etc.), which one would it be and …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/one-question-interviews/east-end-redemption-1qi/
2 months ago
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We interviewed the team behind Bo Diddley Plaza at
#FEST23
. (You can read a shorter version in the physical guidebook as well.)
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Feature: Music – Bo Diddley Plaza: Behind the Scenes at Fest | Fest 23
For close to a quarter-century punk fans have flocked to Florida for The Fest. Boasting a lineup of 300+ bands and roughly a dozen venues these days, the festival has …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/bo-diddley-plaza-behind-the-scenes-at-fest/
2 months ago
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We're streaming the solo Gus Baldwin LP, in full, as he hits the road with Bass Drum of Death.
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News: SPB featured stream: Gus Baldwin | Records
Earlier this year Austin, TX based Gus Baldwin & The Sketch released a peppy new wave meets punk rock album simply called The Sketch. Now, lead vocalist and namesake Gus Baldwin …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/records/2025/10/30/spb-featured-stream-gus-baldwin/
2 months ago
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We talked to a bunch of bands about
@thefestfl.bsky.social
-- which, of course, just wrapped up this past weekend.
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Feature: Interviews – Fest 23: Artist Interviews | Fest 23
FEST 23 takes place later this month, from Oct. 24-26 in Gainesville, FL. Something like a billion bands are driving, flying, canoeing, and snowshoeing to the festival from across the …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/interviews/fest-23-artist-interviews/
2 months ago
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It's time for
#FESTLIBS
with
@onefallma.bsky.social
2 months ago
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It's a mad world, so we've created
#FESTLIBS
for
@thefestfl.bsky.social
. 8 fill-in-the-blank word games, all about Fest, Gainesville, and general good times. The form is shareable too. Play/share 'em here:
www.scenepointblank.com/fest-23/
2 months ago
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SPB went to see
@rilokileyofficial.bsky.social
at The Greek Theater in LA last week.
#concertphotography
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Blogpost: Rilo Kiley @ The Greek Theater 10/14/25
Rilo Kiley - Credit: AMH After nearly two decades of thinking it would never happen, Rilo Kiley announced a reunion tour in the early Spring of this year. I was …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/rilo-kiley-the-greek-theater-101425/
2 months ago
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It's Fest Fun for
@thefestfl.bsky.social
-- artists play
#FESTLIBS
and attendees share some of their favorite Fest moments of past years. w/ help from
@nicoleintrovert.bsky.social
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Feature: Music – FEST LIBS 23 & Fest Moments | Fest 23
Are you ready for The Fest!? While we’re pretty sure you’re already counting down days until your trek to Gainesville, FL, we’ve got some Fest games for you to play, …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/features/music/fest-libs-23-and-fest-moments/
2 months ago
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Red Scare Industries
3 months ago
Add a scoop of Serum X to your Keto Bowl then get the scoop on The Brokedowns new album. 💪🐺 Via
@scenepointblank.com
👇
www.scenepointblank.com/news/records...
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News: The Brokedowns unleash Alpha Dog Serum X | Records
After circulating rumors all year, Red Scare Industries will be officially releasing a new album from Chicagoland punk band The Brokedowns on Nov. 21, Let's Tip The Landlord, with 13 …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/records/2025/10/16/the-brokedowns-unleash-alpha-dog-serum-x/
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#concertphotography
and takeaways from a night with Texas Is The Reason,
@tedleo.bsky.social
, and Slow Joy.
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Blogpost: Texas is the Reason/Ted Leo/Slow Joy 10/8/25
Texas is the Reason - Credit: AMH Texas is the Reason just finished out a scattering of reunion shows leading up to their appearance at Best Friends Forever Fest in …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/blog/texas-is-the-reasonted-leoslowjoy-10825/
3 months ago
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A
#videopremiere
from San Pedro, CA punk band Jason Paul + the Know It Alls.
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News: SPB premiere: by Jason Paul + the Know It Alls | Videos
Earlier this summer Jason Paul + the Know It Alls released a new LP of chill San Pedro, CA punk called I’m Absolutely Terrified. Now, the band is back with …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/videos/2025/10/14/spb-premiere-jason-paul-know-it-alls/
3 months ago
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Check it out: a noir-themed new video from
@neutron.bsky.social
& the Secret Friends
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News: SPB video premiere: Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends | Videos
Consider Scene Point Blank a friend of Conan Neutron & the Secret Friends -- and this time we have a new video from the band that we’re excited to debut …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/videos/2025/10/14/spb-video-premiere-conan-neutron-the-secret-friends/
3 months ago
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It's a
#videopremiere
from The Mendozaz, who have a new EP out just before Halloween. This one is called "An American Werewolf in London, Ontario"
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News: SPB premiere: "An American Werewolf in London, Ontario" by The Mendozaz | Bands
Toronto punks The Mendozaz are premiering a new single today, “An American Werewolf in London, Ontario” off their upcoming The Completely Fictional History Of This Great Nation of Canada&n...
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/bands/2025/10/10/spb-premiere-an-american-werewolf-in-london-ontario-by-the-mendozaz/
3 months ago
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Small Doses has a new EP out in October. Here's a premiere of the new song "Actually, This Is My First Rodeo" (featuring ex OWTH, Dawn of the Dude, VBS, Zombie Queen)
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News: SPB premiere: "Actually, This Is My First Rodeo" by Small Doses | Bands
Small Doses will release a new 7” EP called Rodeo at the end of the month. But you don't have to wait until Oct. 28 to hear new material. SPB is …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/bands/2025/10/09/spb-premiere-actually-this-is-my-first-rodeo-by-small-doses/
3 months ago
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reposted by
Red Scare Industries
3 months ago
We got a
@samrusso.bsky.social
update! He's coming to the USA this month and
@scenepointblank.com
gave his new record 4 stars: "I am listening to 'Hold You Hard' on repeat and it's forcing me to look inward -- meaning it's definitely struck a chord." Read! 👇
www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/sam-...
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Album review: Sam Russo – Hold You Hard
Art is subjective -- and sometimes it's curious what appeals to you. Hold You Hard is the latest from solo songwriter Sam Russo about travel, memory, and experience. There are stories …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/reviews/sam-russo/hold-you-hard/
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Did you know
@dillingerfour.bsky.social
made a video?
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Dillinger Four - An American Banned
YouTube video by Dillinger Four
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBaSKkzAYfo
3 months ago
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There's a new Kait Eldridge record on the way
#LetsPretendRecords
#BigEyes
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News: SPB premiere: "Like A Bull" by Kait Eldridge | Records
Known for her work in Big Eyes and Cheeky, Kait Eldridge is back with her second solo album, out next month on Nov. 7. The record is to be titled …
https://www.scenepointblank.com/news/records/2025/10/06/spb-premiere-like-a-bull-by-kait-eldridge/
3 months ago
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