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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

  • Apr 18, 2022 · 1 hr 16 min

    Episode 114: Tim Barry of Avail

    Keith sits down with Tim Barry to discuss growing up in Virginia, discovering punk rock, touring the world with Avail, the legacy of the band, their recent gigs, Tim's solo work and creative process, his upcoming LP "Spring Hill", what's next for Avail and more.

  • Apr 11, 2022 · 1 hr 22 min

    Episode 113: Emily Whitehurst of Tsunami Bomb / Survival Guide

    Keith sits down with Emily Whitehurst to discuss growing up in California, discovering punk rock, early and formative show going experiences, joining forces with Tsunami Bomb, life on the road, Emily's new band Survival Guide, learning to record solo, streaming on Twitch and more.

  • Apr 4, 2022 · 1 hr 26 min

    Episode 112: George Chamberlin of Ritual Earth / Autumn

    Keith sits down with George Chamberlin to discuss growing up in Bucks County, the local scene, the formation and history of Autumn, George's post-Autumn band Aim of Conrad, George's journey to sobriety, joining forces with Ritual Earth, their upcoming LP on Iodine Recordings and more.

  • Mar 28, 2022 · 1 hr 18 min

    Episode 111: Russ Rankin of Good Riddance

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Russ Rankin of Good Riddance to discuss growing up in CA, Russ's history in music, the formation of Good Riddance. life on the road, Russ's solo career and new solo record "Come Together Fall Apart", working as a hockey scout and more. The New Scene also bids a fond farewell to co-host Tommy as this will be his last appearance on the show for a while.

  • Mar 21, 2022 · 1 hr 40 min

    Episode 110: Andrew Low of The Jazz June / Post-Skeleton

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Andrew Low to discuss growing up in Pennsylvania, discovering the scene, the formation of the Jazz June, life on the road, moving to the UK, Andrew's current band Post-Skeleton, mental health, parenting and more. We also review new music from North End and Tommy reveals a stunning life update.

  • Mar 14, 2022 · 1 hr 42 min

    Episode 109: Dan Müller of Wilderun

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Daniel Müller of Wilderun to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the metal scene, the formation of Wilderun, the history of the band, their latest LP "Epigone", the band's creative process and more. Keith and Tommy also discuss new music from Vein, Hey Thanks!, Abrasion and Keith recaps the recent END gig at St. Vitus in Brooklyn.

  • Mar 9, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min

    Bonus Episode 108: Two Year Anniversary with Dana Bollen of Two Week Notice Podcast / Piebald

    Keith and Tommy celebrate two years of the podcast by discussing our history and recent partnership with Iodine Recordings. We also welcome Dana Bollen to the show to discuss his podcast Two Week Notice, the inception of the show, how Dana left behind the corporate world to pursue his dreams, tour managing and performing with Piebald and more. Finally, Keith and Tommy discuss what we are looking forward to in the coming year.

  • Mar 7, 2022 · 1 hr 23 min

    Episode 107: Arturo Barrios of Audio Karate

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Arturo Barrios of Audio Karate to discuss growing up in Southern California, discovering the local scene, the formation of Audio Karate, touring the world, their initial hiatus and reformation, Arturo's post-Audio Karate band Indian School, life outside of music, what's next for the band plus more.

  • Feb 28, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min

    Episode 106: Michael Berdan of Uniform

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Michael Berdan of Uniform to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, discovering the local scene, moving to New York City, addiction, sobriety, mental health, the formation of Uniform, their upcoming tour and more.

  • Feb 21, 2022 · 1 hr 37 min

    Episode 105: Brandon Williams of Chastity

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Brandon Williams of Chastity to discuss growing up in Ontario, discovering music and the local scene, early influences, Brandon's early work, the formation of Chastity, their 2022 LP "Suffer Summer", sobriety, mental health, what's next for Chastity and more.

  • Feb 14, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min

    Episode 104: Dan Ozzi - Music Writer and Author

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Dan Ozzi to discuss growing up in New York City, discovering punk rock, how Dan established his career as a writer and author, collaborating with Laura Jane Grace on her autobiography and the inception of "Sellout", Dan's latest best selling book. We also discuss the leadup to and release of Sellout, some of the bands detailed in the book and what Dan is working on next.

  • Feb 7, 2022 · 1 hr 45 min

    Episode 103: Walter Schreifels of Quicksand / Rival Schools

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Walter Schreifels to discuss Walter's history in music, growing up in New York, discovering punk rock and hardcore, Walter's early NYHC days in Youth of Today and Gorilla Biscuits, the formation of Quicksand, their early influences, life as a major label band, the formation of Rival Schools, their debut EP "United By Fate", Walking Concert, Quicksand's 2012 reunion, their latest LP "Distant Populations" plus more.

  • Jan 31, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min

    Episode 102: Travis Shettel of Piebald

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Travis Shettel of Piebald to discuss growing up in MA and it's burgeoning scene of the 1990's, the formation of Piebald, life on the road, touring the world, their initial breakup and reunion and what to expect next from the band.

  • Jan 24, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min

    Episode 101: Simon Brody of Drowningman

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Simon Brody of Drowningman to discuss growing up in Vermont, discovering the scene, Simon's early days in bands, the formation of Drowningman, life on the road, almost getting banned from Krazy Fest, addiction, recovery, Simon's post-Drowningman band The Scheme, Drowningman's unreleased concept LP "Best Record Ever" and what to expect next from the band.

  • Jan 17, 2022 · 1 hr 35 min

    Episode 100: Grady Allen of Anxious

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Grady Allen to discuss growing up, discovering the scene, the formation of Anxious , the early days of the band, life on the road, their upcoming LP "Little Green House", the band's creative process, straight edge, Blink 182's self titled LP, plus more. Keith and Tommy also celebrate 100 episodes with some listener feedback and the Pop Culture Minute.

  • Jan 10, 2022 · 1 hr 41 min

    Episode 99: Serena Cherry of Svalbard

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Serena Cherry of Svalbard to discuss Serena's history in music, discovering heavy music through gaming, the formation and history of Svalbard, dealing with online trolls, navigating depression, maintaining our mental health, Serena's Skyrim-based solo project Noctule and more.

  • Jan 3, 2022 · 1 hr 24 min

    Episode 98: Will Benoit of SOM

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Will Benoit to discuss growing up in Connecticut, discovering the scene, working at Hydra Head Records, Will's early days of recording, the formation of Constants, life on the road, the formation of SOM, their creative process, their upcoming 2021 LP "The Shape of Everything", founding Radar Studios, mental health, navigating depression and more.

  • Dec 30, 2021 · 52 min

    Bonus Episode 97: 2021 Year In Review

    Keith and Tommy share their top 10 albums of 2021 and discuss some of our favorite conversations from this year of shows. We also reminisce on 2021 as a whole and share what we're looking forward to in 2022.

  • Dec 27, 2021 · 1 hr 37 min

    Episode 96: Greg Thomas of END

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Greg Thomas of END to discuss surviving COVID, discovering the scene, the founding of Silver Bullet Studios, Greg's studio philosophy and methodology, performing with Shai Hulud and Misery Signals, the formation of END, their creative process, END's 2020 LP "Splinters From an Ever-Changing Face", what's next for the band and more.

  • Dec 20, 2021 · 1 hr 44 min

    Episode 95: Linh Le of Bad Cop Bad Cop

    Keith and Tommy sit down with Linh Lee of Bad Cop Bad Cop to discuss growing up, discovering her love of music, moving to California and joining forces with Bad Cop Bad Cop. We also discuss navigating our political landscape, equality, pre-show rituals and what's next for Bad Cop Bad Cop. Keith also recaps the recent Poison the Well gig at Gramercy Theater in NYC.