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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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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 of Touché Amoré, the band's debut LP "To The Beat of a Dead Horse", early support the band received from Geoff Rickly and Thursday, the making of their Epitaph debut "Stage Four" and its upcoming 10 year anniversary, insights on some of the band's LP's and Jeremy's writing process, Jeremy's record label Secret Voice, his band Hesitation Wounds formed with members of The Hope Conspiracy and The Suicide File and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 5:10
Jeremy Bolm Interview - 5:11 - 1:31:05
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 straight edge, how their spoken word and dialogue with the crowd developed, tour stories, the initial end of the band, the Frail reunion which came about via their discography release via Numero Group and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:12
Frail Interview - 4:13 - 1:46:03
Outro - 1:46:18 - 1:50:22
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) conversations about the more personal aspects of life, music, culture, society and topics submitted by members of our community.
Episode 01: You Can't Fight Against Everything All of The Time
Keith and Nathaniel discuss our recent job layoffs, stepping into the world of a life as a struggling artist, Turnstile's recent Grammy win, Nathaniel's disdain for Grammys conversations, hardcore in the mainstream, food preferences, our rejection of The Beatles and Star Wars, making media your identity, the Super Bowl and more.
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 "They're Only Chasing Safety" and Spencer's reflections on some of the band's discography. We also discuss Spencer's band SLO/TIDE, the difficult rollout of their debut LP "Too Much Weight", their 2025 LP "The Blur", AI and the future of music, navigating band tensions and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:06
Spencer Chamberlain Interview - 4:07 - 1:15:50
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 the new Converge LP "Love Is Not Enough", the central theme behind the record, a deep dive on the writing and creative process for the record, extreme vocal methodology and the toll it takes on the body, the recent "Saddest Day Fest" curated by Converge, Jake's other band Umbra Vitae and his lyrical process for the band, what's new at Deathwish Inc and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 3:02
Jacob Bannon Interview - 3:03 - 1:25:57
Outro - 1:26:12 - 1:29:46
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 Level" and tension at the time that led to the end of the band. We also discuss the formation of Radio 4, the different approach Anthony wanted to take with this band, their history and the new burgeoning rock scene in New York City in the early 2000's, our mutual love of classic screamo bands, what's next for Garden Variety and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 3:11
Garden Variety Interview - 3:12 - 1:23:05
Outro - 1:23:20 - 1:32:20
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 debut EP and their new LP "Ritual Decay", the band's creative process, signing with MNRK Records, what's next for Lowheaven and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 3:14
Lowheaven Interview - 3:15 - 1:08:47
Outro - 1:09:02 - 1:13:57
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 band Instruction, their major label experience on Geffen Records, the formation of Beinn, the making of their debut LP "Perpetual Architecture", the founding of the legendary Saint Vitus Bar, the ups and downs of running the venue over the years, musings on the music industry and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 2:46
Arthur Shepherd Interview - 2:47 - 1:36:36
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 Late Night. We also discuss the history of Two Minutes to Late Night, their cover songs that became popular during the pandemic, some backlash Jordan received from passionate Ink & Dagger fans for his cover of "The Road To Hell", Jordan's new band Blood Vulture, the making of their debut LP "Die Close" which was inspired by Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and other vampire media, their recent tour with Gwar and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 3:13
Jordan Olds Interview - 3:14 - 1:33:58
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 Am King" and their Grammy nominated 2018 LP "Forever", the making of their 2023 LP "The Above", the band's current hiatus and how Jami adjusted after the hiatus. We also discuss the formation of Nowhere2Run, the different artistic pursuits of the project including artist collaborations, film soundtracks, original music and touring blood raves.
Intro - 0:00 - 2:57
Jami Morgan Interview - 2:58 - 1:05:58
Outro - 1:06:12 - 1:10:15
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, Greet Death's 2025 tours and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 1:56
Top Records/Shows of 2025 - 1:57 - 16:09
Greet Death Interview - 16:10 - 1:00:02
Outro - 1:00:16 - 1:07:11
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 inactivity, how they prepared for the shows, vocal warm up routines and Elliott's most recent tour. We also discuss Chris's new band Mirrorless, the recording of their debut self-titled EP, their recent tour with Shiner, band mechanics in the modern age and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:15
Chris Higdon Interview - 4:16 - 1:25:57
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, the history of the band, their creative process, the making of their most recent LP "Observance", Ethan's other band Vermin Womb, his solo noise project Many Blessings and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 3:57
Primitive Man Interview - 3:58 - 1:03:19
Keith sits down with Akil Godsey to discuss growing up in Maryland, his performance history in plays and with choir groups, discovering punk music via Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and his history with hardcore music. We also discuss the formation of End It, the ethos behind the band, the making of their debut LP "Wrong Side of Heaven", recording with Brian McTernan, End It's recent gigs with Blink 182, Akil's thoughts on Baltimore hardcore past and present, mental health and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:12
End It Interview - 4:13 - 1:21:13
Keith M. and Nathaniel Shannon document a week with Ink & Dagger and the lead up to "The Order" - their 3 reunion shows at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, PA.
Intro - 0:00 - 1:45
Ink & Dagger Recap - 1:46 - 1:31:23
Keith sits down with Nate Newton to discuss growing up in Virginia Beach, discovering the local scene through skateboarding, Nate's early bands Channel and Jesuit, early musical influences, and Nate's personal drive at a young age to become a touring musician. We also discuss how Nate joined Converge, writing "The Poacher Diaries", the band's dynamic and creative process as he wrote with them for the first time, joining Cave In, reflections on the band's recent European tour and the 2019 End Transmission tour, the upcoming Saddest Day Fest curated by Converge and how it was conceived, Old Man Gloom and some of the band's history, what's coming up with all of Nate's bands and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:25
Nate Newton Interview - 4:26 - 1:23:21
Outro - 1:23:36 - 1:32:46
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation with Harper Boyhtari (formerly known as Sam Boyhtari)
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.
Intro w/ Hopesfall: 0:00 - 4:50
Greet Death Interview - 4:51 - 1:15:06
Outro w/ Hopesfall: 1:15:20 - 1:37:20
Keith sits down with Mark Boulanger of Massa Nera to discuss growing up in New Jersey, their history with independent music, the evolution of our music taste over years, classic screamo and metalcore vs. newer versions of it, how Mark met their bandmate Chris at a show and the subsequent formation of Massa Nera. We also discuss the history of Massa Nera, the band's creative process, the making of their latest LP "The Emptiness of All Things" which began as a commissioned work about climate change but evolved into something more, navigating creative differences, the declining state of affairs in our country, what's next for Massa Nera and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:54
Massa Nera Interview - 4:55 - 1:11:54
Outro - 1:12:08 - 1:19:23
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2024 conversation.
Keith sits down with Dustin Coffman to discuss Dustin's early days in music and early influences, moving to Austin and the formation of Glassing. We also discuss the history of Glassing, their creative process, early tours including one with This Will Destroy You, the writing of their 2nd LP "Spotted Horse" and the follow up LP "Twin Dream", their latest LP "From the Other Side of the Mirror", the new approach the band took when writing the record and the themes behind it, caffeine intake, gaming, therapy, mental health and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 5:28
Glassing Interview - 5:29 - 1:31:46
Outro - 1:32:01 - 1:39:55
Keith sits down with Russ Daniels to discuss growing up in Reading PA, moving to West Chester PA during college, Russ's music and guitar background, his history with post rock music and bands that have had an impact on us over the years. We also discuss the history of North End, the band's creative process, bands they have collaborated and toured with over the years including Signal Hill, Gates, Vasudeva and others, their latest single "Centerpoint", what's next for North End and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:18
North End Interview - 4:19 - 1:04:52
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