The New Scene

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. 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. Intro w/ Andrew Low - 0:00 - 12:47 Samiam Interview - 12:48 - 1:32:57 Outro w/ Andrew Low - 1:33:10 - 2:04:00

Keith sits down with Tom Schlatter to discuss growing up in Toms River, NJ, discovering the local scene, the formation of You and I, band influences, their tour with Saetia and their final show. We also discuss Tom's post You and I band The Assistant, the band's history and extensive touring schedule, Tom's band Capacities and their recent gig at New Friends Fest, joining Saetia on guitar, Tom's most recent band Hundreds of AU, the recording of their latest LP "Life in Parallel" and the addition of new vocalist Brian Burdzy, the struggles of performing live and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:13 Hundreds of AU Interview - 4:14 - 1:07:13 Outro - 1:07:28 - 1:14:26

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. 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.   Intro - 0:00 - 4:42 Zulu Interview - 4:43 - 1:05:54 Outro - 1:06:08 - 1:14:51

Keith sits down with Todd Kowalski to discuss growing up in Saskatchewan, Todd's intro to punk and metal music, driving far distances to see bands, Todd's history as an illustrator, how he segued full time into music and joined Propagandhi. We also discuss the making of Propagandhi's 2001 LP "Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes", the ethos of the band, how Todd developed his own beliefs, the band's latest LP "At Peace" and the making of the record, Propagandhi's creative process, the band's recent tour of Europe, Todd's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai practices and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 3:57 Propagandhi Interview - 3:58 - 1:05:16 Outro - 1:05:31 - 1:11:57

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. Intro - 0:00 - 6:02 Brutus Interview - 6:04 - 1:14:10 Outro - 1:14:24 - 1:24:33

Isa Holliday returns to the show and we discuss moving to Belgium in her youth, discovering the local music scene, her early bands, the early days of Slow Crush, the band's rehearsal space and how they perfect their live sound. We also discuss one of Slow Crush's earliest gigs at Roadburn Festival, the band's creative process, signing with Pure Noise Records, the recording of their latest LP "Thirst", the themes covered in the record, prepping for shows, sleep schedules and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:52 Slow Crush Interview: 4:53 - 1:07:22 Outro - 1:07:37 - 1:16:37

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Cen of Soul Blind to discuss growing up in the Hudson Valley, early musical influences and discovering the local scene. We also discuss the formation and history of Soul Blind, recording with Will Yip, the band's latest LP "Feel It All Around", what's next for Soul Blind and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:10 Soul Blind Interview - 5:11 - 1:12:10 Outro - 1:12:11 - 1:18:27

Nathan Ellis returns to the show and we discuss the return of Coalesce, how the band reunited, preparing to play live again, band dynamics, their recent run of shows and the vinyl reissues. We also discuss The Casket Lottery, the making of their new LP "Feel The Teeth, some of the themes covered in the record, overcoming a back injury to play FEST, the work / life / band balance, running and physical fitness, dealing with anxiety and more. Intro - 0:00 - 3:42 Nathan Ellis Interview: 3:43 - 1:03:15

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Rob Pennington to discuss growing up and going to shows in Louisville, the history of Endpoint and By The Grace of God, touring the world, Rob's PhD and the work he does in Behavioral Science, Black Widows/Black Cross, Rob's latest band Jupiter Hearts and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:29 Rob Pennington Interview - 5:30 - 1:14:00 Outro - 1:14:13 - 1:25:39

Justin Pearson returns to the show and we discuss the current state of affairs in the world, politics in music and the documentary "Don't Fall In Love With Yourself" which details Justin's life and music. We also discuss the formation of Deaf Club, the history of the band, their creative process, the making of their new LP "We Demand a Permanent State of Happiness", Justin's band Satanic Planet with Lucien Greaves (The Satanic Temple co-founder) and the story of a show they played at the Indiana state Capitol, collaborating with Dave Lombardo and Mike Patton in Dead Cross, mental health, physical fitness and more. Keith also meets with Brian Amalfitano and we discuss his early life in Argentina, moving back to the U.S., discovering punk, hardcore and other experimental music, Brian's early bands and how he developed his own personal style on guitar. We also discuss the formation of Deaf Club, the band's dynamics and creative process, the making of their new LP "We Demand a Permanent State of Happiness", the Deaf Club creative process, Brian's record store Spinning Plate Records and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:36 Justin Pearson Interview: 5:37 - 1:23:09 Brian Amalfitano Interview: 1:23:10 - 2:22:20

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Kat Moss to discuss the formation of Scowl, the history of the band, their debut LP "How Flowers Grow", the band's creative process, their recent tours including a stadium run with Limp Bizkit, Kat's early inspirations, how she developed her personal style and more. Guest co-host: Gregg Peterson of Shy, Low. We discuss the band, their recent European tour, what's next and more Intro w/ Shy, Low - 0:00 - 8:19 Scowl Interview - 8:20 - 1:14:36 Outro w/ Shy, Low - 1:14:50 - 1:34:51

Keith sits down with Jason Farrell to discuss the internal drive to constantly be working, discovering hardcore and punk music through skateboarding in DC in the late 80's, the scene at the time, witnessing the rise of bands like Fugazi, Rites of Spring, and Dag Nasty, the formation of Swiz, the history of the band and their initial breakup. We also discuss the formation and history of Bluetip, signing with Dischord records, their tours with At the Drive In, the end of Bluetip, Jason's move to NYC and the formation of Retisonic, the Swiz reunion and their recent shows, their soon to be released band book "Swiz" and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:04 Jason Farrell Interview: 5:05 - 1:22:11 Outro - 1:25:22 - 1:27:31

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Tiffany to discuss her early days of performing, the '87 mall tour and number one single "I Think We're Alone Now" that introduced her to the world, dealing with life in the spotlight, overcoming alcoholism in her family, her creative process, her new album "Shadows" and more. Guest co-host: Emily Whitehurst of Survival Guide. We discuss Emily's upcoming releases, recording her new LP and more.

The New Scene - Episode 293: Mike Taylor of Pygmy Lush / PG. 99 Mike Taylor returns to the show and we discuss daily happiness, band logistical challenges, the positives and negatives of self-managing a band, PG. 99's recent tour of Europe, their most recent reunion which began in 2017 and the current state of screamo music and the scene. We also discuss Pygmy Lush, how the band became active again, the making of their new LP "TOTEM" which was originally recorded in 2016 and just released for the first time, their recent Tiny Desk concert on NPR, Dark Days Bright Night fest which Mike curates alongside Paul Hansbarger of Persistent Vision Records and more. Guest co-host: Tommy returns for his annual visit to the show. Intro - 0:00 - 6:00 Pygmy Lush Interview: 6:01 - 1:05:13 Outro - 1:05:28 - 1:35:16

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Ryan Shelkett to discuss growing up in Maryland, discovering the local scene, his early bands Blank and Cross My Heart, the history of Liars Academy, life on the road, their final LP "Demons", its upcoming reissue via Steadfast Records, recording a solo record with J. Robbins and more. Guest co-host: Mike Doyle of This Was The Scene Podcast. We discuss podcasting, Mike's upcoming Lanemeyer reunion shows and more.

Keith sits down with Dave Collis to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, moving to Chicago to study audio engineering, booking shows in Chicago, careers in and out of the music business, Dave's early bands and the formation of Slow Mass. We also discuss the history of Slow Mass, band dynamics, their creative process, the making of their 2025 LP "Low on Foot" and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 4:43 Slow Mass Interview: 4:44 - 1:01:32 Outro - 1:01:47 - 1:11:13

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Chris Wrenn to discuss the early days of Bridge Nine Records, how Chris leveraged a long-standing sports rivalry to fund the label, the label's breakthrough release of the first American Nightmare 7", Bridge Nine's growth over the years, how Ben Affleck ended up wearing Bridge Nine gear, what to expect next from Chris and the label plus more.  

Keith sits down with Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand of Catbite to discuss their history with music, moving to Philadelphia, the formation of Catbite, the band's history, the correct definition of "New Tone" ska, dealing with criticism, the making of Catbite's latest EP "Doom Garden", collaborating with Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy and more.

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Thomas Sheehan to discuss Indecision tour stories, the "Indecision Curse", the formation of Most Precious Blood, the '02 Furnace Fest bible incident, almost playing Furnace Fest '22, navigating two Most Precious Blood lineups, Axe to Grind podcast, what's next for Most Precious Blood and more. 

Keith sits down with Viggy Ram to discuss relocating from Toronto to the Bay Area in his youth, discovering the local scene, some of Viggy's early bands, nu-metal and its influence on late 90's and early 2000's hardcore and the formation of Drought. We also discuss the history of Drought, the making of the band's debut LP "Souvenir", overcoming mental health struggles, Viggy's work as an attorney handling public policy and much more.