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Music / Fest 20: The Fest 20: Dead Bars, Catbite and more
Feature — October 17, 2022
Scene Point Blank has covered The Fest thoroughly since its inception in 2002. The site has personally sent attendees to Fests 6-13, then 17-18 in varied capacity, and we’ve back for The Fest 20. Oh, and we shared some remote memories when shutdowns kept it from happening in 2020, too. …
One Question Interviews: By The Spirits
Feature — October 25, 2022
By The Spirits SPB: Prior to putting this re-release together, when was the last time you revisited the bonus tracks that you ultimately chose to include? By The Spirits: Bonus tracks included in the re-release of “We Are Falling” before the actual release were just sketches created after …
One Question Interviews: High Castle Teleorkestra
Feature — October 27, 2022
Tim Smolens (High Castle Teleorkestra – bass/co-producer) SPB: What stands out to you the most, today, when you listen to your first record? Smolens: My first album was with a band we called Don Salsa which was my high school band. The album was called Koolaide Moustache in …
One Question Interviews: Eisenwald Records
Feature — November 8, 2022
Eisenwald Records SPB: What was the first concert you attended after COVID lockdowns? Eisenwald: The first gig after covid was Panzerfaust and Velnias on one of their tourdates in Germany, which was a good one. And the second actually was the same tour... stopping at the esteemed Dark …
One Question Interviews: Wipes
Feature — November 9, 2022
Ray Gurz (WIPES – bass/vocals) SPB: How likely you to pick up a record based off its cover with no knowledge of the band or music? Gurz: I worked in are Double Decker Records for 8 years and during that time I became attracted to check out strange …
One Question Interviews: School Drugs
Feature — November 10, 2022
Chris (School Drugs) SPB: What model van is your go-to for touring? Chris: Econoline E-350 with extended cab, the fifteen-passenger masterpiece. Generally bigger and more comfortable, able to haul all gear and personal effects. Out of the thirteen vans I've owned, four of them were that very model. …
Music / Fest 20: The Fest 20 – Reviewed
Feature — November 7, 2022
A lot has changed since The Fest began, way back in 2002. And while The Fest has evolved in that time, it remains focused on an independent, community experience as much as a showcase for live music. And, naturally, it's going to be impossible to express the comprehensive experience of …
One Question Interviews: Colonial Wound
Feature — December 2, 2022
Dylan (Colonial Wounds – bass/vocals) SPB: Is there a particular musician who inspired you to start playing your instrument? Dylan: Bass was the first instrument I learned to play and it was Hunter Burgan of AFI that inspired me the most at that point. The first song I …
One Question Interviews: The Bare Minimum
Feature — December 5, 2022
Donnie Hopper (The Bare Minimum – bass) SPB: What stands out to you about your first live show with The Bare Minimum? Hopper: What stands out to me about my first show with the Bare Minimum was how big the shoes were that I had to fill. It …
Interviews / Don't Quit Your Day Job: Dirt Cult Records
Feature — December 7, 2022
There are a lot of misconceptions about the life of a musician. Most musicians have day jobs – and not just to pay the bills. Jobs provide new challenges, personal fulfillment and, yes, some rent or gas money. And usually when somebody is writing a new record or scheduling a …
One Question Interviews: Hex Records
Feature — December 19, 2022
Hex Records SPB: How do you typically find the bands you sign to the label? Hex: There’s a secret cabal of labels that select bands through an ancient ritual and lots of blood… wait, I just gave too much away. Honestly though, it’s a mix of keeping up …
One Question Interviews: Easy Beach
Feature — December 20, 2022
Ian (Easy Beach) SPB: You stated that you want the new record to sound live. What, ultimately, was the trick to capturing that vibe? Ian: Recording as much as we could ourselves, and being accepting of the blemishes. I think anyone who puts out a record will listen …
One Question Interviews: The Remote Controls
Feature — December 21, 2022
Alex (The Remote Controls) SPB: What’s your favorite Ramones deep cut? Alex: My favorite Ramones deep cut is “Oh Oh I Love Her So” from Leave Home. I’m a big fan of Joey’s love songs and this is one of the best. The song has a cool …
Music / Year End 2022: Pass The Mic: Artists and labels on 2022
Feature — December 19, 2022
Each of the last few years now, we've written an introduction to our annual Pass The Mic feature which summarises the chaos of the preceding twelve months and expresses hope that through music, at least, we'll find a semblance of sanity and order amid the uncertainty and discomfort of …
One Question Interviews: Friends of Cesar Romero
Feature — January 9, 2023
Johnny Waylon Porcupine (Friends of Cesar Romero) SPB: You’re averaging about a record per year over a 10+ year span. What keeps you motivated? Johnny Waylon Porcupine: Short answer- death. Long answer- I like writing and recording songs. Seneca said it best “It is not that we have …
One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Fairweather
Feature — January 10, 2023
Ben Green (Fairweather-keyboards/vocals) SPB: Did you experiment with different sounds in the studio for Deluge, or did you enter knowing exactly what equipment you wanted to capture it? (Do you have any examples of equipment that helped to define this EP?) Green: Lots of different guitar …
One Question Interviews: Endless, Nameless
Feature — January 24, 2023
Elle Reynolds (Endless, Nameless) SPB: You’re named after a hidden Nirvana track. What other record “gimmicks” like bonus tracks are you a fan of? Reynolds: There are a lot I’m a big fan of, honestly! My absolute favorites are little handwritten notes/drawings and things like that, the really …
One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Painted Light
Feature — January 25, 2023
Jake (Painted Light – guitar) SPB: What type of guitar do you play (and how did you land on this one)? Jake: Fender 1972 Thinline Telecaster! I love it because the tone is warm, not too bright -- but the highs come through well, and the pickups …
One Question Interviews / What's That Noise?: Grizzlor
Feature — January 26, 2023
Victor Dowgiallo (Grizzlor) SPB: You just released a collection of b-sides and rarities. Did you use any specific techniques in mixing to get a steady sound when merging different recording sessions? Dowgiallo: No, I didn't use any special techniques, I just basically went into the old mixes …
