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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May 8, 2023 · 1 hr 42 min
Episode 174: Aaron Dalbec of Bane / Be Well
Keith sits down with Aaron Dalbec to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local scene at the WAG, the early days of Converge, the formation of Bane, the band's history, writing their classic song "Can We Start Again", the band's initial breakup, the formation of Be Well, playing guitar vs. playing bass, surviving the pandemic, Bane's surprise reunion set for Stu Maguire and their official reunion announcement, what's next for Bane and Be Well plus more. Guest co-host: Vadim Taver of This Day Forward. We discuss Vadim's new self titled solo record and more.
May 1, 2023 · 1 hr 57 min
Episode 173: Dennis Lyxzén of Refused / Fake Names
Keith sits down with Dennis Lyxzén to discuss his early work in music, the formation of Refused, the band's rise following the release of "Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent", touring the world, recording their landmark LP "The Shape of Punk to Come", Dennis and the bands' influences, the origins of Dennis' ideology, the initial breakup of Refused, the formation of International Noise Conspiracy, their Rick Rubin produced LP "Armed Love", the band's breakup, the formation of Fake Names (featuring members of Minor Threat and Fugazi), their latest LP "Expendables", the Refused reunion, their performance at Coachella 2012, what's next for Dennis and his bands plus more. Guest co-host: Chris Hornbrook of Poison the Well. We discuss recording "You Come Before You" and "Versions" in Sweden with Eskil Lövström and Pelle Henricsson, the band's performance at Furnace Fest 2022, recording and performing with Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan, life during the pandemic and more.
Apr 24, 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 172: Chris LoPorto of Can’t Swim
Keith sits down with Chris LoPorto to discuss Chris's early work in music, the formation of Can't Swim, recording the band's debut LP, signing with Pure Noise Records, their first tour of Europe, life during the pandemic, Can't Swim's 2023 LP "Thanks But No Thanks", dealing with internet negativity, what Chris does during his downtime, what's next for Can't Swim and more. Guest co-host: Simon Brody of Drowningman. We discuss the re-release of "Busy Signal at the Suicide Hotline", the band's recent performance at Decibel Metal and Beer Fest and more.
Apr 17, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Episode 171: Kat L. of FAIM
Keith sits down with Kat L. to discuss discovering punk rock and hardcore, early influence from Jawbreaker, Blink 182, Snapcase and Stretch Arm Strong, Kat's first band Road Rage, attending the final Bane show and how that inspired her to start FAIM, the early days of the band, surviving the pandemic, the band's latest and final LP "Your Life and Nothing Else", the band's recent breakup announcement, what FAIM has planned for their final year and more.
Apr 10, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Episode 170: Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath
Keith sits down with Spencer Chamberlain to discuss joining Underoath, the early years of the band, their rise to prominence following the release of their LP "They're Only Chasing Safety", Spencer's recovery journey, his creative process, Underoath's first self-produced 2022 LP "Voyeurist", Spencer's new solo work in slo/tide and more. Guest co-host: Ryan Begley of There Were Wires. We discuss some TWW history, the reformation of the band, their upcoming LP reissue and more.
Apr 3, 2023 · 2 hr 20 min
Episode 169: Kurt Ballou of Converge / God City Studio
Keith sits down with Kurt Ballou to discuss the early days of Converge, recording their now legendary LP "Jane Doe" and the legacy of that record, the band's creative process, the early days of God City Studio, recording Cave In's "Until Your Heart Stops", the pedals Kurt makes via God City Instruments, the ins and outs of running a studio, Converge Bloodmoon, what's next for the band and more. Guest co-host: Jeffrey Smith of Jeromes Dream. We discuss the upcoming Jeromes Dream LP "The Gray In Between" and what Jeffrey and the band have been up to since his last visit to the show.
Mar 27, 2023 · 1 hr 32 min
Episode 168: Jesse Matthewson of KEN Mode
Keith sits down with Jesse Matthewson to discuss the history of KEN Mode, early influences including Today is the Day, signing with Escape Artist Records, life on the road and as a full time touring band, a negative Pitchfork review and some subsequent fan backlash to the band's 2015 LP "Success", life and mental health during the pandemic, writing the band's 2022 LP "Null", finding good food on tour and more.
Mar 20, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Episode 167: Brent Rambler of August Burns Red
Keith sits down with Brent Rambler, guitarist of metal giants August Burns Red to discuss Brent's early days in Lancaster Pennsylvania, his early influences (including the hardcore and post hardcore bands Thursday and Poison the Well), the early days of August Burns Red, solidifying the lineup with their current front man Jake Luhrs, their Grammy award nominated singles from "Found in Far Away Places" and "Phantom Anthem", life during lockdown, the band's upcoming LP "Death Below" on Sharptone Records, collaborating with Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath on the new LP plus more.
Mar 13, 2023 · 2 hr 4 min
Episode 166: Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam / Ways Away
Keith sits down with Sergie Loobkoff to discuss growing up in California, shows at Gilman St. and bands from that era, the history of Samiam, their time on a major label, forming Solea, the story of Solea's final LP "Finally We Are Nowhere", the formation of Ways Away, their latest LP "Torch Songs", what's next for Samiam and Ways Away plus more. Guest co-host: Andrew Low of The Jazz June / Post Skeleton.
Mar 6, 2023 · 1 hr 14 min
Episode 165: Anaiah Lei of Zulu
Keith sits down with Anaiah Lei to discuss growing up in Los Angeles, Anaiah's early start in the world of music, touring the world with the Bots, leaving to pursue his passion for hardcore and punk music, drumming for Dare, the formation of Zulu, the early days of the band, their creative process and influences, the debut LP "A New Tomorrow", what's next for Zulu and more.
Feb 27, 2023 · 1 hr 24 min
Episode 164: Peter Mulders of Brutus
Keith sits down with Peter Mulders to discuss growing up in Belgium, discovering punk rock, Peter's early bands, the formation of Brutus, the early days of the band, recording of their latest LP "Unison Life", balancing personal and work lives, what's next for Brutus and more.
Feb 20, 2023 · 1 hr 53 min
Episode 163: Bill Conway of The Hard Times
Keith sits down with Bill Conway to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local scene, moving out west, Bill's early days in stand up comedy, stand up sets gone wrong, the formation of The Hard Times, getting out of Facebook jail and much more. Guest co-host: Trevor Graham of Chainslap News.
Feb 13, 2023 · 1 hr 55 min
Episode 162: Sergio Vega of Quicksand
Keith sits down with Sergio Vega to discuss the early days of Quicksand, recording "Slip", the creative process behind each of the band's albums, life on the road, the initial end of the band, the unreleased 1998 LP, life after Quicksand, joining Deftones, writing "Diamond Eyes", the Quicksand reunion, what's next for the band and more. Guest co-host: Matt Reilly of King Slender.
Feb 6, 2023 · 1 hr 18 min
Episode 161: Cen of Soul Blind
Keith sits down with Cen of Soul Blind to discuss the history of the band, growing up in the Hudson Valley, musical influences, recording with Will Yip, the band's latest LP "Feel It All Around" and more.
Jan 30, 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Episode 160: Jason Navarro of The Suicide Machines
Keith sits down with Jason Navarro to discuss the ska revival, seeing GG Allin on acid, the formation of the Suicide Machines, signing to a major label, overcoming band and personal struggles, J. Navarro and the Traitors, what's next for Jason's bands plus more. Guest co-host: Joseph M. Edwards of Take Today.
Jan 23, 2023 · 1 hr 27 min
Episode 159: Billy Werner of Saetia / Hot Cross
Keith sits down with Billy Werner to discuss growing up in NYC, early show experiences at CBGB's and ABC No Rio, the history of Saetia, Hot Cross, Billy's life after the bands, the Saetia reunion, what's next for the band and more. Keith also pays tribute to friend and Philadelphia musician TJ De Blois of Like Lions / A Life Once Lost who recently passed away.
Jan 16, 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 158: Dan Hodsdon of The Callous Daoboys
Keith sits down with Dan Hodsdon to discuss growing up in Florida, moving to Atlanta, discovering the local scene, joining The Callous Daoboys, the recording of their breakthrough LP "Celebrity Therapist", the band's creative process, filming the band's music videos, streaming on Twitch, what's next for the band and more. Keith also pays tribute to friend and musician Ian Kerner of blueskiesfade who recently passed away.
Jan 9, 2023 · 1 hr 44 min
Episode 157: Jake Snider of Minus the Bear
Keith sits down with Jake Snider to discuss the formation and early days of Minus the Bear, their final tour, adjusting to life off the road, some of the music we enjoy, Jake's early influences, Sharks Keep Moving, changes in music over the years, how Jake ranks the band's catalogue and more. Guest co-host: Dave Masters of Signal Hill. We discuss Dave's new ambient music, streaming on Twitch, Signal Hill and more.
Jan 2, 2023 · 1 hr 35 min
Episode 156: Tim Singer of Deadguy / Bitter Branches
Keith sits down with Tim Singer to discuss the history of Deadguy, how the reunion came about, moving to Seattle, the history of Kiss it Goodbye, life after the bands and as a parent, moving back to the east coast, the formation of Bitter Branches, recording their debut LP, Tim's career as a graphic designer, what to expect next from Tim's bands and more. Guest co-host: Simon Brody of Drowningman. We discuss our New Year's resolutions, Call of Duty, what's next for Drowningman and more.
Dec 26, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min
Episode 155: Best of 2022
Keith and Casey from Iodine Recordings share their Top Ten Records of 2022. We also discuss some of our favorite New Scene episodes of the year and discuss what's coming up in 2023 for The New Scene and Iodine Recordings.