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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.

  • 374 episodes
  • Updated Monday
  • Explicit

Episodes374

  • Aug 15, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min

    Episode 134: Anna Troxell of Lovelorn / Creepoid

    Keith sits down with Anna Troxell to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, moving to Austin, the transition from Creepoid to Lovelorn, what Lovelorn has been up to, Anna's creative process, her story of recovery from anorexia and how this inspired her podcast "The Convalescent Flaneur", Anna's new hardcore band Mugger, what to expect next from her bands and more. Guest co-host: Tim Brown of Loudsounds. We discuss the new singles from Loud Sounds and continue the recovery conversation with Tim's story of getting sober.

  • Aug 8, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min

    Episode 133: Jesse Barnett of Stick to Your Guns

    Keith sits down with Jesse Barnett to discuss growing up in Southern California, how Jesse managed to start his career in music despite some difficulties in his childhood, the early days of Stick to Your Guns, Jesse's reluctance to become the singer of the band, the events in Jesse's life that shaped his political beliefs, how Jesse gives back to his community, Jesse's post hardcore band Trade Wind and latest band Ways Away, Stick to Your Guns' latest LP "Spectre" and more. Guest co-host: Tommy returns and we have our first long conversation since his departure from the show back in March.

  • Aug 4, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min

    Bonus Episode 132: Sam Boyhtari of Greet Death

    Keith sits down with Sam Boyhtari to discuss growing up in Michigan, the formation of Greet Death, their evolution in sound over the years, their creative process, signing with Deathwish Inc., their latest EP "New Low", life on the road, streaming on Twitch, gaming and more. Guest co-host Josh Brigham of Hopesfall. Josh details Hopesfall's recent Satellite Years live set at iMatter Fest and lets us know what to expect next from Hopesfall.

  • Aug 1, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min

    Episode 131: Chris Enriquez of Light Tower / Spotlights

    Keith sits down with Chris Enriquez to discuss growing up in NYC, classic gigs we've attended, the history of On The Might of Princes, joining Spotlights, touring with the Deftones, addiction, Chris's new band Light Tower, his creative process, what's next for the band and more. Guest co-host: Joe Grillo of Her Head's on Fire / Garrison.

  • Jul 25, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min

    Episode 130: Tobias Grave of Soft Kill

    Keith sits down with Tobias Grave to discuss his history with music, his struggle with addiction and recovery journey, the formation and history of Soft Kill, the band's DIY ethos, what to expect next and more. Guest co-host: Brad Truax of Interpol.

  • Jul 18, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min

    Episode 129: Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo

    Keith sits down with Joey Chiaramonte to discuss growing up in Long Island, his history in music, early bands, the formation of Koyo, stories from the road, MMORPG's, what's next for the Koyo and more. Guest co-host: Nathan Gray of Nathan Gray and the Iron Roses.

  • Jul 11, 2022 · 1 hr 13 min

    Episode 128: Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire

    Keith sits down with Matty Mullins to discuss growing up in Spokane, Matty's early days in music, discovering he could sing while doing karaoke, auditioning for Memphis May Fire, moving to Texas to join the band, overcoming depression, stories from the road, the making of the band's latest LP "Remade in Misery" and more.

  • Jul 7, 2022 · 1 hr 28 min

    Bonus Episode 127: Adam Rubenstein of Chamberlain

    Keith sits down with Adam Rubenstein of Chamberlain on the 25th anniversary of their LP "Fate's Got a Driver" to discuss the history of the band, life on the road, switching from Split Lip to Chamberlain, their evolution in sound, their initial breakup and reunion, the recording of their 2020 LP "Red Weather" and more. Guest co-host: Seth Hyman of Negative Progression Records.

  • Jul 4, 2022 · 1 hr 31 min

    Episode 126: Joshua English of Attempt Survivors / Six Going On Seven

    Keith sits down with Joshua English to discuss his history in music, the formation and history of Six Going On Seven, traveling the country as a musician, almost auditioning for the New York Dolls, the formation of Attempt Survivors, what's next for the band and much more.

  • Jun 30, 2022 · 43 min

    Bonus Episode 125: Stefan Beham of SBÄM Records

    Keith sits down with Stefan Beham to discuss becoming a graphic artist, getting his start creating art for Fat Records, the formation of SBÄM Records, the upcoming SBÄM fest plus more.

  • Jun 27, 2022 · 1 hr 39 min

    Episode 124: Zach Jordan of Bane / Silent Drive

    Keith sits down with Zach Jordan to discuss joining Bane, their rise to prominence in the scene, life on the road, the end of Bane, their surprise reunion show, the formation of Silent Drive, their return from hiatus and new LP "Fairhaven", the band's creative process, touring with Turnstile and Code Orange plus more. Guest co-host: Stacy Hilt of The Casket Lottery.

  • Jun 20, 2022 · 1 hr 7 min

    Episode 123: Nika Danilova of Zola Jesus

    Keith sits down with Nika Danilova to discuss growing up in Wisconsin, the early days of Zola Jesus, Nika's establishment as an artist, life on the road, her creative process, overcoming anxiety, the benefits of living in the woods, her upcoming LP "Arkhon", traveling to Turkey to shoot the video for "Lost" and more.

  • Jun 13, 2022 · 1 hr 34 min

    Episode 122: Chris Higdon of Elliott

    Keith sits down with Chris Higdon to discuss the return of Elliott, their upcoming performances, the band's history, their evolution in sound over the years, the recording of "False Cathedrals", Chris's early days in Falling Forward, Initial Records, what to expect next from Elliott, current music we dig and more. Guest co-host: Vadim Taver of This Day Forward.

  • Jun 6, 2022 · 1 hr 12 min

    Episode 121: Joe McMahon of Smoke or Fire

    Keith sits down with Joe McMahon to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local punk scene, the formation of Smoke or Fire, touring the world, the mob entanglement that led to the band's initial demise, Joe's solo work, the band's new LP "Beauty Fades" on Iodine Recordings, life in Europe and more.

  • May 30, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min

    Episode 120: James Spence of Rolo Tomassi

    Keith sits down with James Spence to discuss growing up in Sheffield, discovering music and the local scene, the formation of Rolo Tomassi, the early days of the band, their first US gigs at SXSW, the recording of their 2022 LP "Where Myth Becomes Memory" coping with life during the shutdown and more. Guest co-host: Cory Brim of Glassing.

  • May 23, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min

    Episode 119: Adam McGrath of Cave In

    Keith sits down with Adam McGrath of Cave In to discuss coming up in the local scene in Massachusetts. the formation of Cave In, the band's rise following the release of "Until Your Heart Stops", life on the road, the band's groundbreaking shift in sound following the release of "Creative Eclipses", the recording of the "Antenna" LP and their major label experience, Kendama, our favorite Youtube channels, adjusting to life in modern times, the recording of the band's latest LP "Heavy Pendulum" and more. Guest co-host: Josh Brigham of Hopesfall.

  • May 16, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min

    Episode 118: John LaMacchia of Candiria / LaMacchia

    Keith sits down with John LaMacchia to discuss growing up in Brooklyn, joining Candiria, the band's creative process, surviving a devastating van crash, John's new band LaMacchia, their upcoming LP "Thunderheads" and more.

  • May 9, 2022 · 1 hr 27 min

    Episode 117: Brian McTernan of Be Well / Battery

    Keith sits down with Brian McTernan to discuss growing up, his early work in music including Ashes and Battery, Brian's illustrious career as a producer and engineer, the formation of Be Well, their upcoming EP "Hello Sun", battling depression, maintaining our mental health plus more.

  • May 2, 2022 · 1 hr 14 min

    Episode 116: Travis Opal of Hey Thanks!

    Keith sits down with Travis Opal to discuss growing up in Louisiana, developing a local music scene, the strange story of a label scam that led to Travis joining Hey Thanks!, the band's upcoming debut LP, their creative process, overcoming addiction and more. Guest co-host: Casey Iodine of Iodine Recordings.

  • Apr 25, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min

    Episode 115: Aaron Pendergast - Director of the Blasting Room

    Keith sits down with Aaron Pendergast to discuss growing up, discovering punk rock, Aaron's history as a director, conceiving the idea for the Blasting Room documentary, the studio's history, the many classic bands that have recorded there and more.