The New Scene

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.

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Sep 25, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 194: Sal Ellington of Rebuilder
Keith sits down with Sal Ellington to discuss growing up in Boston, discovering punk and ska music, Sal's early work in Dead Ellington, Sal's transition from drummer to front man and some of the difficulties of band dynamics. We also discuss the formation of Rebuilder, the band's history, recording their latest LP "Local Support", the band's plan to sign with and release the LP on AF Records, the dissolution of AF records, singing with Iodine Recordings, how Iodine and Rebuilder worked together to release the LP on short notice and more.
Sep 18, 2023 · 1 hr 56 min
Episode 193: Gina Gleason of Baroness
Keith sits down with Gina Gleason to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, discovering the local scene, Gina's early days attending a music and arts focused high school, auditioning and landing a role with Cirque du Soleil, moving to Las Vegas to perform with the show, sitting in for a gig with Smashing Pumpkins and performing with Carlos Santana. We also discuss Baroness, how purchasing a fuzz pedal landed Gina a spot in the band, writing and recording the "Stone" LP, Gina's first tryout with the band, life during the pandemic, recording the "Gold & Grey" LP and more. Guest co-host: Chris Enriquez returns to the show and we discuss the upcoming On the Might of Princes documentary "Hold on to a Time", their upcoming gigs, the upcoming Spotlights tour with Baroness and what's next for Light Tower.
Sep 11, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 192: Lexi Reyngoudt of Spaced
Keith sits down with Lexi Reyngoudt to discuss Lexi's early days performing in high school musicals, discovering the local music scene in Buffalo through local legends Every Time I Die, the formation of Spaced and how Lexi developed her voice in anticipation of recording their demo. We also discuss the Spaced compilation LP "Spaced Jams" on NMZ, how Scott Vogel of Terror came up with the name of the LP, Spaced's recent tour of the UK, some recent shows they played with Snapcase and more.
Sep 4, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 191: Ian Shelton of Militarie Gun / Regional Justice Center
Keith sits down with Ian Shelton to discuss Militarie Gun, the origin of the band, Ian and the band's creative process, their influences, some of the themes behind the music, signing with Loma Vista Recordings, their latest LP "Life Under the Gun" and their recent gig at Rockefeller Plaza in NYC. We also discuss the formation of Regional Justice Center, their 2021 LP "Crime and Punishment" on Closed Casket Activities, some of the band's history, Ian's move to Los Angeles to pursue film making, the struggles of drumming and singing at the same time and more. Guest co-host: Joe Grillo of Garrison. We discuss the upcoming Garrison shows, some band history and more.
Aug 28, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 190: Nathan Gray of The Iron Roses
Keith sits down with Nathan Gray to discuss the origin of the Iron Roses, the evolution of the band, their creative process and their upcoming Self Titled LP. We also discuss Nathan's recent coming out as non-binary / pansexual, some difficulties Nathan has endured since coming out, mental health, Nathan's solo music and the LP "Feral Hymns" where they first began to address the intimate details of their past, how Nathan's music has helped others and more.
Aug 21, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 189: Marshall Gallagher of Teenage Wrist
Keith sits down with Marshall Gallagher to discuss the evolution of Teenage Wrist, their latest LP Still Love, the departure of original vocalist Kamtin and how Marshall stepped into the role of lead vocalist, signing with Epitaph Records, collaborating with 311, our gaming history, surviving the pandemic, touring and performing with Paris Jackson, navigating online negativity, figuring out the music business and more.
Aug 14, 2023 · 2 hr 38 min
Episode 188: Norman Brannon of Texas is the Reason / Anti-Matter Zine / New End Original
Keith sits down with Norman Brannon to discuss the re-launch of Anti-Matter Zine, the origin of the zine, interviews Norman has done with bands like Judge and Rage Against the Machine, leaving his parents' home at 16, becoming a Hare Krishna devotee, touring with Shelter and the evolution of hardcore and the scene over the years. We also discuss some Texas is the Reason history, the true origin of the band's name, the major label bidding war for the band, their initial breakup and reunions, New End Original, touring with Thursday, trying out for the Foo Fighters, the Anti-Matter Comp, the future of Anti-Matter and more. Guest co-host: Artist and Pitch Black front man Martin Munroe joins Keith for the first in-person recording since 2020. We discuss Martin's move to Oakland, some Pitch Black history, signing with Revelation Records and leaving music behind to pursue life as an artist.
Aug 7, 2023 · 1 hr 56 min
Episode 187: Stephen Brodsky of Cave In / Mutoid Man
Keith sits down with Stephen Brodsky to discuss Stephen's move to New York City, the formation of Mutoid Man, the band's creative process and influences, balancing time between Mutoid Man and Cave In during the early years of the band, the passing of Cave in bassist Caleb Scofield which brought Cave In back together to finish and release the "Final Transmission" LP and how Caleb inspired Stephen to make the move to New York where Mutoid Man was born. We also discuss the work Stephen does with BMG Music Group, Cave In's difficult major label experience, the making of Mutoid Man's latest LP "Mutants", the bands' recent addition of Grammy Award winning bassist Jeff Matz of High on Fire and more. Guest co-host: My original co-host Tommy returns and we discuss Cave In's lasting influence, how the band got us into this world of music and more.
Jul 31, 2023 · 1 hr 43 min
Episode 186: Mike Taylor of Pageninetynine / Pygmy Lush
Keith sits down with Mike Taylor to discuss growing up in Sterling, discovering grunge and punk music, the scene in Virginia and some of the classic bands from the area, the formation of pageninetynine, some early shows and tours the band played, some insight into how the band operates and their grueling tour schedule that led to the initial end of the band. We also discuss the formation of post pageninetynine band Pygmy Lush, the development of their sound, an update on that bands current status and some unreleased music, the first pageninetynine reunion in 2011, what's next for the band and more.
Jul 24, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
Episode 185: Mario Quintero of Spotlights
Keith sits down with Mario Quintero to discuss his early life in Colombia, moving back to the US, growing up in Miami, discovering music, getting his first guitar and early inspirational bands such as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Helmet and more. We also discuss Mario's time in college studying jazz and attending Berklee, moving to San Diego to build and run a studio, meeting his wife Sara, moving to NYC and starting Spotlights, the history of the band, their breakthrough 2016 EP "Tidals", touring with Deftones and Refused, their latest LP "Alchemy for the Dead", the themes behind the record, Mario's latest band Sisters and more.
Jul 17, 2023 · 2 hr 10 min
Episode 184: Dave Nesmith of Bats & Mice / Sleepytime Trio
Keith sits down with Dave Nesmith to discuss growing up in Virginia, discovering underground music in and around DC, Dave's early work in music as an MC for a hip hop group, performing with Men's Recovery Project and stories about their unique live shows, some Maximillian Colby history, the tragic death of their bass player Bob Baynor and stories about Bob, the history of Sleepytime Trio, recording their debut LP with J. Robbins, reunions the band has played over the years, the formation and history of Bats & Mice, Dave's creative process, their upcoming LP and more. Guest co-host: Stacy Hilt (Coalesce / The Casket Lottery). Stacy recently left the Casket Lottery to pursue other interests so we discuss his 25 year history with the band and what Stacy plans to do next.
Jul 10, 2023 · 1 hr 38 min
Episode 183: Will Teague of Dosser
Keith sits down with Will Teague to discuss growing up in Maryland, discovering the local scene, the beginning of Dosser, some of their early influences such as Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh, our music taste over the years spanning alternative, hardcore and other genres, Dosser's creative process in the studio, navigating the struggles of a new band, the long list of great artists who have come from Maryland including Soul Glo, Brian McTernan, J. Robbins and Turnstile, traveling and booking shows in the old days vs. modern times, mental health and how Will channels his experience into the band plus more.
Jul 3, 2023 · 2 hr 27 min
Episode 182: Dave Smalley of Dag Nasty / Down By Law / Don’t Sleep
Keith sits down with Dave Smalley to discuss life and philosophy, discovering the hardcore scene in DC, the straight edge lifestyle, moving to Boston, forming DYS, the history of the band, almost signing with Elektra Records, the evolution of the scene in Boston at the time, a memorable Minor Threat gig that Dave attended, the end of DYS, joining Dag Nasty, recording Can I Say for Discord Records with Ian MacKaye producing, leaving the band to go to grad school in Israel, getting the call from Bill Stevenson to join ALL, life on the road with the band and their extensive touring schedule, leaving the band, the formation of Down By Law, signing with Epitaph records, Dave latest band Don't Sleep, their latest LP "See Change" and more. Guest Co-Host: Jason Camacho of Audio Karate. We discuss their new EP "A Show of Hands", some Audio Karate history, Jason's time away from music and more. Keith also pays tribute to his friend and musician Terrence Walsh who recently passed away.
Jun 26, 2023 · 1 hr 47 min
Episode 181: Jake Collinson of Judiciary
Keith sits down with Jake Collinson to discuss growing up in Lubbock Texas, Jake's history with music, discovering hardcore through bands like Terror and Bitter End, Jake's early bands, the formation of Judiciary, the band's early days playing throughout Texas, their breakthrough 2018 EP "Axis of Equality", performing at Sound and Fury Fest, the band's new LP Flesh + Blood and a deep dive on the making of the record, what's next for the band and more. Guest co-host: Dave Buschemeyer of Omen Astra. Keith catches up with Dave and we discuss his new bands, Omen Astra's debut LP "The End of Everything" and some upcoming news from New Day Rising.
Jun 19, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 180: Raygun Busch of Chat Pile
Keith sits down with Raygun Busch to discuss growing up in Oklahoma City, early musical influences, how modern movies aren't very good, Raygun's early work in music, the formation of Chat Pile, the early days of the band, signing with The Flenser, the band's breakthrough 2022 LP "God's Country", composing the soundtrack for the film "Tenkiller", Raygun's acting work, what's next for Chat Pile and more. Keith also recaps The Darling Fire's recent tour with Spotlights.
Jun 12, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 179: Brian Audley of Incendiary
Keith sits down with Brian Audley to discuss the scene in Long Island, Brian's first hardcore show, the formation of Incendiary, the early days of the band, signing with Closed Casket Activities, the band's debut LP "Cost of Living", striking the work, life and band balance, Incendiary's new LP "Change the Way You Think About Pain", the band's creative process, performing with Glassjaw on a run of anniversary shows and more.
Jun 5, 2023 · 1 hr 30 min
Episode 178: Tristan Shone of Author & Punisher
Keith sits down with Tristan Shone to discuss Tristan's early life and engineering work, the development of Author & Punisher over the years, Tristan's creative process, recording "Melk En Honing" with Phil Anselmo, touring stadiums with Tool, signing with Relapse Records, Tristan's new sound machine company "Drone Machines", the new gear he is building for himself, commissions he has done, video games we are playing and more.
May 29, 2023 · 1 hr 23 min
Episode 177: Sean Leary of Loma Prieta / Jeromes Dream
Keith sits down with Sean Leary to discuss growing up in California, discovering the local scene, seeing an early AFI gig, the history of Loma Prieta, life as a self-starting touring band, signing with Deathwish Inc., the band's upcoming LP "Last", writing new music with Jeromes Dream that became their latest LP "The Gray In Between", joining the band and more.
May 22, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 176: Michael Malarkey of Burial Clouds / Actor
Keith sits down with Michael Malarkey to discuss growing up in Ohio, discovering the local music scene, joining Shadyside as vocalist and touring with the band, the beginning of Michael's acting career, moving to London to study at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, his first major stage productions, Michael's solo music, life during the pandemic, becoming vocalist for Burial Clouds, their debut LP "Last Days of a Dying World", recording the record, Michael's creative process, his first major recurring acting gig on The Vampire Diaries and more.
May 15, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
Episode 175: Mike Hranica of The Devil Wears Prada
Keith sits down with Mike Hranica to discuss life on the road, daily rituals, mental health, joining the The Devil Wears Prada, embarking on a full time tour schedule directly out of high school, the evolution of the band's beliefs over the years, their creative process, some of the difficulties bands in general must face and overcome, The Devil Wears Prada's latest LP "Color Decay", the band's podcast, surviving the pandemic and more.