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The New Scene
by Keith M / Iodine Recordings
The New Scene Podcast - Presented by Iodine Recordings. Host Keith M. brings you the most in-depth conversations with your favorite artists in the world of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, emo and all subgenres as we discuss life, music and everything in between.
Episodes
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Episode 356: Arjun Agerwala of The Still Out
Keith welcomes Arjun Agerwala to the show and we discuss The Still Out, the band formed by Arjun and his friend and fellow producer Josh Stoddard, who made a name for themselves in and around New York City in the mid to late 2000's. Arjun and Josh re-formed The Still Out in 2021 and planned to...
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Episode 355: Philip Jamieson of Caspian
Keith welcomes Philip Jamieson back to the show and we discuss the making of Caspian's 2020 LP "On Circles", some of the themes behind the record, life before and after the pandemic, how Philip settled into a new life in Beverly MA after the pandemic, memorable performances from Woodstock '99…
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Episode 354: Adam Franklin of Swervedriver
Keith welcomes Adam Franklin to the show and we discuss growing up in Oxford UK, discovering the local music scene, Adam's early songwriting process, early influence from MC5 and how that inspired his early band Shake Appeal, the end of Shake Appeal and the formation of Swervedriver. We also...
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Episode 353: Jake Letizia of New Forms
Keith welcomes Jake Letizia to the show and we discuss growing up in Haverill, MA, Jake's background with music, interesting career paths he has taken over the years and joining New Forms on guitar. We also discuss the making of New Forms' 2023 LP "As Dust Collects", recording at God City…
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Episode 352: Stin of Chat Pile
Keith welcomes Stin of Chat Pile to the show and we discuss growing up in the Midwest, Stin's early musical inspiration formed by a found VHS tape of music videos, how Chat Pile came together over a group of friends' shared interest in music and a weekly bad movie night and the early days of the...
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Episode 351: Aaron Turner of Neurosis / Sumac / Old Man Gloom
Keith welcomes Aaron Turner back to the show and we discuss Aaron joining Neurosis and the full story of how it came to be, the making of the new Neurosis LP "An Undying Love For A Burning World" and the recent first show they played together at Fire In The Mountains. We also discuss making a...
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Episode 350: Dark Days Bright Nights Fest w/ Mike Taylor (PG. 99) and Paul H. (Persistent Vision Records)
Keith welcomes Mike Taylor (PG. 99 / Pygmy Lush / Yr Screaming Youth) and Paul Hansbarger (Persistent Vision Records) to the show and we discuss Mike and Paul's personal history and how Persistent Vision Records teamed up with Mike's Show Booking Outlet "Yr Screaming Youth" to bring us the 3rd...
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Episode 349: Mike Ski of Brother's Keeper / The A.K.A.s
Keith welcomes Mike Ski to the show and we discuss growing up in Erie, PA, the hardcore scene that Mike help develop in the city, touring with Snapcase as a roadie, the formation and early days of Brother's Keeper, the band's experience on Trustkill Records and within the scene, some of the...
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Episode 348: Joshua Fiedler of The Juliana Theory / LOWREV
Keith welcomes Josh Fiedler to the show and we discuss growing up in Latrobe, PA, Josh's early music taste, his first experiences playing music in local punk bands and the formation of The Juliana Theory. We also discuss The Juliana Theory's debut LP "Understand This Is A Dream", early tours…
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Episode 347: Jim Ward of Sparta
Keith welcomes Jim Ward back to the show and we discuss the new Sparta LP "Cut A Silhouette", the birth of the record beginning with Jim rediscovering music he grew up listening to, his own music and reconnecting with several of his former At The Drive In / Sparta bandmates, the creative process...
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Episode 346: Sergio Vega of Quicksand
Sergio Vega returns to the show and we discuss the new Quicksand LP "Bring on the Psychics", the creative and writing process behind the LP, recording the record with John Markson, the Bass VI, how Sergio has incorporated the instrument into Quicksand's sound and reflections on the Quicksand...
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Episode 345: Garrett Klahn of Texas Is The Reason
Keith welcomes Garrett Klahn to the show and we discuss his upbringing outside of Buffalo, NY, discovering the music scene in Buffalo via skateboarding, Garrett's early days as a musician playing fiddle in a local country western group, his early bands Struggle and Evergreen, joining Copper as...
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Episode 344: Steve Austin of Today Is The Day
Keith welcomes Steve Austin back to the show and we discuss recent Today is the Day tours, their appearance at Mystic Festival 2026 in Poland, our appreciation of the Cavalera brothers, the making of the 2025 Today is the Day LP "Never Give In", the album's creative process and influences…
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Episode 343: Egin Kongoli of New Friends Fest / Respire
Egin Kongoli returns to the show joined by Max Collins of New Friends DIY to discuss the history of the collective who have been booking and promoting shows in Toronto since 2017, the logistics of show booking and running New Friends DIY, the history of New Friends Fest, reflections on fests from...
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Episode 342: Kellii Scott of Failure
Keith welcomes Kellii Scott to the show and we discuss the 2025 Failure documentary "Every Time You Lose Your Mind", moving to Los Angeles at 17 years old to become a rock star, early music influences and band experiences, Kellii's first tryout with Failure and subsequently joining the band. We...
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Episode 341: Travis Opal of hey thanks.
Keith welcomes Travis Opal back to the show and we discuss the bizarre email scam that led to Travis joining hey thanks., the release of their debut LP "Start/Living", life in the band since its release and how hey thanks. decided on a new direction for their upcoming LP "Avoidance." We also...
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Episode 340: Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail
Keith sits down with Buddy Nielsen to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, the formation of Senses Fail and the band's quick rise to popularity after the release of their debut LP "Let It Enfold You". We also discuss the making of their classic LP "Still Searching", the...
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That's Fair Podcast - Episode 10 Preview: Billy Werner of Saetia
Check out this preview of Episode 10 featuring Billy Werner of Saetia. To hear the full episode, sign up to our Patreon for FREE at https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheNewScene That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 10: "It's For Anybody, But It's Not For Everybody" w/ Billy Werner of Saetia Keith...
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Episode 339: Jebb Riley of There Were Wires / Teardrops
Keith welcomes Jebb Riley back to the show and we discuss some There Were Wires history, the release of the band's 2003 LP "Somnambulists", the band's initial breakup in 2004 and Jebb's post-There Were Wires bands Disappearer and Doomriders. We also discuss the new There Were Wires LP "Vessel"…
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Episode 338: Doug Robinson of HELD. / The Sleeping
Keith sits down with Doug Robinson to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, joining The Sleeping at just 18 years old, the early days of the band, signing with Victory Records and the band's experience on the label. We also discuss the formation of HELD. by The Sleeping...
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Episode 337: Travis Shettel of Piebald
Keith welcomes Travis Shettel back to the show and we discuss Travis's life in New Orleans, what he's been up to since his last visit to the show, the current state of American life and the genesis of the new Piebald LP "Tales For The Rages." We also discuss how Piebald started working on new…
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Episode 336: Ralph Cuseglio of Rye Coalition
Keith sits down with Ralph Cuseglio to discuss living in Philadelphia, running, early musical influence from Michael Jackson and Prince, discovering independent music and early formative shows Ralph attended at ABC No Rio and other venues. We also discuss the formation of Rye Coalition, the…
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Episode 335: Josh Jakubowski of Neil Perry / Hot Cross
Keith sits down with Josh Jakubowski to discuss growing up in Freehold, New Jersey, discovering the local scene, the formation of Neil Perry, the landscape of the screamo scene at the time and Neil Perry's place in it, joining Joshua Fit for Battle on guitar, Josh's short lived but impactful band...
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Episode 334: Marc Byrd of Hammock
Keith welcomes Marc Byrd back to the show and we discuss Hammock's new LP "The Second Coming Was a Moonrise", insights behind the creative process for the record, collaborating with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips on "Chemicals Make You Small" and the interesting story behind the title of the...
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That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 09: I Can't Do This Anymore
To celebrate Keith's 9 years of sobriety, we offer you these two individual stories of people getting their lives together. Keith tells his story of sinking into addiction and how he climbed out of it. Nathaniel tells the story of his descent into alcoholism and how he cut back and improved his...
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Episode 333: Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo
Keith welcomes Joey Chiaramonte back to the show and we discuss Koyo's hectic run of touring since the release of their debut LP "Would You Miss It?", some insights behind the record, the making of their new LP "Barely Here", how the band managed to demo the album while away on tour, Joey's vocal...
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Episode 332: Piper Ferrari of Roman Candle
Keith sits down with Piper Ferrari to discuss growing up in Las Vegas, discovering the local scene, how it has developed over the last decade, dealing with gatekeepers and Piper's early band sowithout. We also discuss the formation of Roman Candle, the early days of the band, the viral TikTok...
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Episode 331: Daniel Danger of The Saddest Landscape
Keith sits down with Daniel Danger to discuss growing up in central Massachusetts, discovering independent music, finding early inspiration in Plow United, Daniel's work as an illustrator and poster designs he has made for Nine Inch Nails, The Cure and other bands. We also discuss the chance...
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That's Fair Podcast - Episode 4 Preview: Nick Sakes of Dazzling Killmen
That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 04 Preview: How Does One Be In a Band Like This? w/ Nick Sakes of Dazzling Killmen Keith & Nathaniel welcome Nick Sakes of the Dazzling Killmen to the show. Dazzling Killmen recently reunited for a tour of the U.S. and Nick has found himself at a…
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Episode 330: Scott Vogel of Terror
Keith welcomes Scott Vogel back to the show and we discuss cutting back on drinking, how Scott's life and performances have improved since cutting back, developing new healthy routines and our mutual love of Sunny Day Real Estate. We also discuss the making of the new Terror LP "Still Suffer"…
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That's Fair Podcast - Episode 6 Preview: Colin Frangicetto of Circa Survive
That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 06: I Don't Know What Happens Going Forward w/ Colin Frangicetto of Circa Survive. Keith and Nathaniel welcome Colin Frangicetto to the show and we discuss Colin's trajectory as a working artist, making ends meet month to month, the pandemic timeline and...
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Episode 329: Steve Von Till of Neurosis
Keith welcomes Steve Von Till back to the show and we discuss the rebirth of Neurosis, the addition of Aaron Turner to the lineup, the charitable act that helped inspire the band to record and play live once again, the making of the band's new LP "An Undying Love For A Burning World", the…
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Episode 328: Damien Moyal of As Friends Rust / Morning Again / Damien Done
Keith sits down with Damien Moyal to discuss growing up in South Florida, discovering punk and hardcore through the thrash scene and Minor Threat, the South Florida hardcore scene in the 90's, a retrospective and reflections on Damien's time with his bands Culture, Morning Again and As Friends...
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Episode 327: Mikey Kent of Private Hell
Keith welcomes Mikey Kent back to the show and we discuss quitting drinking, navigating the current state of the world and our responsibility in it, Mikey's band Private Hell and their new EP "To Dust You Shall Return" and the themes of personal loss, struggle and attempts to find hope in this...
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Episode 326: Chris Hornbrook & Vadim Taver of Poison The Well
Keith welcomes Chris Hornbrook back to the show and we discuss Chris's youth growing up in South Florida, his intro to punk and hardcore music, the community he found within it and joining Poison the Well. We also discuss some Poison The Well history, Chris's reflections on the legacy and...
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Episode 325: Carina Round of Puscifer
Keith sits down with Carina Round to discuss growing up in Wolverhampton UK, finding refuge in music at a young age, early solo performance experiences, signing with Interscope Records and her first solo tour of America. We also discuss Carina joining forces with Puscifer, her initial meeting…
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Episode 324: Walter Schreifels of Quicksand / Rival Schools
Keith welcomes Walter Schreifels back to the show and we discuss the 30th anniversary of Quicksand's second LP "Manic Compression", the legacy of the LP, bands that influenced Quicksand at the time, the major label experience vs. working independently, Quicksand's debut LP "Slip" and some stories...
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Episode 323: Jeremy Bolm of Touché Amoré / The First Ever Podcast
Keith sits down with Jeremy Bolm to discuss his early experiences in broadcasting that led to the creation of The First Ever Podcast, dealing with our own personal podcasting insecurities, booking and recording experiences, navigating technical difficulties and more. We also discuss the beginning...
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Episode 322: Eric Hammar of Frail
The New Scene - Episode 321 - Eric Hammar of Frail Keith sits down with Eric Hammar to discuss growing up in Willow Grove PA, discovering punk music, meeting his bandmates in Frail in high school and the early days of the band. We also discuss the history of Frail, the bands' unique take on...
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That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode One (Patreon Exclusive Podcast)
The New Scene Presents - That's Fair with Keith & Nathaniel. A new podcast exclusive to our Patreon subscribers. "That's Fair" features Keith M. (The New Scene Podcast / Memory Entry) and Nathaniel Shannon (Photographer / Author / Documentarian) having weekly (or as close as we can get)...
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Episode 321: Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath / slo/tide
Keith welcomes Spencer Chamberlain back to the show and we discuss life during and after the pandemic, the long road to self discovery, the art of making a full length album, the making of Underoath's latest LP "The Place After This One", their recent anniversary tour for their classic 2004 LP...
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Episode 320: Jacob Bannon of Converge / Umbra Vitae
Keith welcomes Jacob Bannon back to the show and we discuss growing up split between Andover and Boston MA, discovering independent music through skateboarding and friends, early show going experiences at the Red Barn, and the ups and downs of the life of an independent artist. We also discuss…
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Episode 319: Anthony Roman of Garden Variety / Radio 4
Keith sits down with Anthony Roman to discuss growing up on Long Island, Anthony's early history with music, the formation of Garden Variety, early inspiration they found in the Replacements and other bands, stories from the road and the scene at the time, the band's final LP "Knocking The Skill...
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Episode 318: Dan Thomson of Lowheaven / Sparrows
Keith sits down with Dan Thomson to discuss growing up in Ottawa, discovering the local scene, early inspiration from the band Moneen, the formation and history of Sparrows and the end of the band in the wake of the pandemic. We also discuss the formation of Lowheaven, the recording of their…
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Episode 317: Arthur Shepherd of Beinn / Errortype:11 / Saint Vitus Bar
Keith sits down with Arthur Shepherd to discuss growing up in Long Island, its developing scene in the 90's, the formation of Mind Over Matter, band influences, some of their history and leaving to form World's Fastest Car with Walter Schreifels. We also discuss the history of Errotype:11, Arty's...
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Episode 316: Jordan Olds of Blood Vulture / Two Minutes To Late Night
Keith sits down with Jordan Olds to discuss growing up in Denver, discovering the local scene, how a record store clerk turned Jordan onto "real" hardcore, moving to New York City to attend college and Jordan's early pursuits in film and stand up comedy that led to the creation of Two Minutes To...
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Episode 315: Jami Morgan of Code Orange / Nowhere2Run
Keith sits down with Jami Morgan to discuss growing up in Pittsburgh, getting involved in the local scene, the formation of Code Orange, signing with Deathwish Inc. for the release of their debut LP "Love is Love // Return to Dust", the band's creative process, their rise after the release of "I…
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Episode 314: Best of 2025 with Harper Boyhtari of Greet Death
Keith shares The New Scene's Top Records of 2025 and we welcome Harper Boyhtari back to the show to discuss the past year, seasonal depression, physical fitness, getting older, Greet Death's 2025 LP "Die In Love" (our pick for top record of 2025), album influences, some of the writing process,...
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Episode 313: Chris Higdon of Elliott / Mirrorless
Keith welcomes Chris Higdon back to the show and we discuss Elliott's history, the release of their 2000 LP "False Cathedrals", the circumstances within the band that led to a new lineup and the release of their 2003 LP "A Song In The Air", their return in 2022 after almost 20 years of…
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Episode 312: Ethan Lee McCarthy of Primitive Man / Vermin Womb / Many Blessings
Keith sits down with Ethan Lee McCarthy to discuss his career booking bands and the logistics of tour booking, growing up in Denver, discovering independent music, Ethan's early band Clinging To The Trees of a Forest Fire and some of their history. We also discuss the formation of Primitive Man,...
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The New Scene Podcast - Presented by Iodine Recordings. Host Keith M. brings you the most in-depth conversations with your favorite artists in the world of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, emo and all subgenres as we discuss life, music and everything in between.
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