Features / Interviews

The west coast is prominently known for its slew of superb rappers, such as Ice Cube, 2 Pac, Too $hort, and Del Tha Funkee Homosapien. Rarely do people associate the west coast with metal, and with With Passion's In The Midst Of Bloodied Soil just released, this will soon change. … Read more

Woe's third offering Withdrawal was a personal pick for our Most Anticipated of 2013 feature earlier this year, and for good reason. Even before I heard a note I knew that this was going to be something special and having followed the band from their starting point as a one … Read more

With the release of new record Hope Attrition and some major new touring on the horizon, we caught up with Woe's founding member Chris Grigg to talk about how his band has developed and where they go from here – with a little political discussion on the way. Scene Point … Read more

Scene Point Blank recently got in touch with cabaret punk-rockers World/Inferno Friendship Society to play catch up, and just see what's going on with the band. Frontman Jack Terricloth was kind enough to reply with updates on their comic/7-inch combo, their current tour with The Adicts, and upcoming projects. Scene … Read more

That joy in finding a new band just never goes away. The mediums have changed from the old tape deck to my first CD burner to freaking Bandcamp, but as access to new music has become easier, there are still few joys in life as exciting as seeing somebody take … 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

Over the past few years, Xiu Xiu have been slowly but surely making great waves in the indie world with a unique sound that takes equal parts from Bauhaus, Gamelan, 80's New Wave, and early video game soundtracks while bringing it all together with a deadpan countenance that suggests Ian … Read more

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