241 total search results — Page 3 of 13
Regular Columns / Feast with the Famine: Feast with the Famine #1: V8 Soup
Feature — February 15, 2011
Although our coverage expands from the world of music to TV, games, films and more, we were sorely neglecting food. With that in mind, we've invited Nick, vocalist of metal band The Famine, to give us an exclusive set of recipes from his extensive collection. Enough from us - over …
Music / The Set List: Top 5 Worst Beatles Songs
Feature — February 15, 2011
Now, we at SPB love the Beatles. But we're not blinded by indie rock credentials to their flaws. In this, the first of a new series of features called The Set List, we run through the 5 (or 6) tracks that make up some of the worst things the Fab …
Regular Columns / Feast with the Famine: Feast with the Famine #2: Thrice Baked Potatoes
Feature — March 7, 2011
Allow me to begin this recipe with a preamble. The outpouring of feedback over my last dish has been nothing short of shocking, primarily because my contact information was not posted anywhere, and I have no idea how anyone was able to track me down, much less how many of …
Regular Columns: John Cate: Finding Your Gig Groove
Feature — March 7, 2011
John Cate was born in Liverpool, England, to American ex-pats who settled in the Boston area. John formed the van Gogh Brothers with guitarist Paul Candilore in 1995. The van Gogh Brothers include Paul Candilore on lead guitar, Clayton Young on bass, Steve Latt on fiddle, pedal steel and mandolin …
Regular Columns: Tour Awards: Todd Congelliere (URTC, TTK)
Feature — March 30, 2011
Todd Congelliere is an ex-pro skater. He is also the founder of Recess Records, and a key songwriter in groups such as Underground Railroad to Candyland, Toys That Kill, FYP, Stoned at Heart, and as a solo artist. Scene Point Blank is proud to bring an exclusive stream from …
Regular Columns: Robin Lane
Feature — April 9, 2011
Robin Lane was born and raised in the music and entertainment world of Los Angeles. Her mother was a model and her father a songwriter and musical director for Dean Martin. I first caught her in 1978 at the infamous punk rock club the Rat in Boston when she fronted …
Regular Columns / Feast with the Famine: Feast with the Famine #3: Boy Division
Feature — April 19, 2011
I stole the idea for this dish from my favorite restaurant in the world, Mr. Chopsticks in Denton, Texas. However, it has recently come to my attention that many of you do not live in North Texas, and that others don’t appreciate food being served by disinterested art students with …
Music: EP Stream: Power - Death Haunts
Feature — April 19, 2011
Here at SPB we're lucky enough to offer an exclusive stream of recent 12 Gauge Records signing Power's brand new EP, "Death Haunts". It was released yesterday, April 18th, and the 7" is available now from their webstore - in three different colors! The band hail …
Music: EP Stream: Raindance - Love Under The Sun
Feature — May 11, 2011
Scene Point Blank is proud to present an exclusive stream of Raindance's new 7" EP, Love Under The Sun, released by Glory Kid Ltd records. The record was released on May 1st 2011 and is on sale now. You can stream the whole thing below - check it out! …
Music: Album stream: Night Fever - New Blood
Feature — July 7, 2011
Here at SPB we're proud to offer an exclusive stream from Copenhagen's Night Fever. Not to be confused with the Bee Gees, these guys play hardcore punk like it's meant to be - no pretensions, no bullshit, just hardcore. The record is available from Tankcrimes and it's only being …
Music: Scene Point Blank's Favorites: The Year So Far (July 2011)
Feature — July 7, 2011
Where has the time gone? We're already halfway through 2011, and we've already experienced the Rapture (not the New York hipster band, but the apocalyptic religious end-of-days), the controversy of Beyoncé headlining Glastonbury festival, and the death of Osama bin Laden. It's been a climactic year. Luckily, the next impending …
Music / The Set List: Top 5 Covers That Are Better Than the Original
Feature — August 14, 2011
Sometimes the originals just don’t cut it, and sometimes someone just simply makes it better. After some consideration, we’ve come up with what we believe are the top 5 covers better than the originals. Some might cause a little upset, but it wouldn’t be much fun if we didn’t. Unfortunately, …
Regular Columns: Guest Column: Franz Nicolay
Feature — August 31, 2011
Franz Nicolay is a recognizable face to those following independent music over the past decade. Sure, his mustachioed stage presence with The Hold Steady has brought him the most notoriety, but Nicolay’s body of work includes World/Inferno Friendship Society, Guignol, and guest spots with dozens of other artists. The …
Music: Fest 10th anniversary: Fests 1-3 remembered
Feature — August 31, 2011
The Fest in Gainesville has become an institution, and Scene Point Blank has hit numbers 6-9 and lived to tell the tale. As the event is celebrating their tenth anniversary with an alumni theme, SPB decided to catch up with some of the old timers to see what they …
Regular Columns: Guest Column: Amy Oden - Demystification: A Lesson in DIY
Feature — November 17, 2011
Amy Oden is a Washington, DC musician, grad student, and filmmaker. Her recent documentary From the Back of the Room explores women in DIY punk, considering such issues as sexism, motherhood, sexuality, activism, and more—encompassing a broad take on the role women take in the scene. While Oden is …
Music: Exclusive: Stream Honest Abe's debut EP
Feature — November 28, 2011
SPB are proud to present a stream of Glory Kid Records' signing Honest Abe. If you're a fan of Neutral Milk Hotel or Iron & Wine, this is your jam. // <![CDATA[ render_stream("honestabe"); // ]]>
Music / The Set List: Top 5 Songs Under 30 Seconds
Feature — December 25, 2011
It's the 21st century. The one thing we all seem to lack these days is time. Luckily for us with our busy lives, several bands have taken it upon themselves to record music that barely tickles the half-minute mark. We at SPB have assembled a list of half a dozen …
Music: Pass The Mic: Record Labels and Artists on 2011
Feature — January 2, 2012
Another year, and another Pass The Mic feature. As has become SPB tradition, we turn the tables on the music industry and ask labels, bands and other key figures about their experience of the past year, including favourite albums, bands, predictions and more. We have over 50 participants in …
Music: 2011: A Year In Review
Feature — January 2, 2012
So you know the best records, but what about everything else? For the eight year in a row, we examine the best EPs, genres, cassettes, painful moments, and tons more. Read on, or use the handy dropdown picker to jump to specific features. Be sure to let us know …
