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The New Scene
Hosted by Keith M / Iodine Recordings · EN
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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Episode 341: Travis Opal of hey thanks.
6d ago01:01:58Tap to summarizeKeith welcomes Travis Opal back to the show and we discuss the bizarre email scam that led to Travis joining hey thanks., the release of their debut LP "Start/Living", life in the band since its release and how hey thanks. decided on a new direction for their upcoming LP "Avoidance." We also discuss the making of Avoidance, the creative process for the record, how Travis took on recording and mixing duties for the LP, the struggles of DIY bands and more.
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Episode 340: Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail
2w ago01:56:43Tap to summarizeKeith sits down with Buddy Nielsen to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, the formation of Senses Fail and the band's quick rise to popularity after the release of their debut LP "Let It Enfold You". We also discuss the making of their classic LP "Still Searching", the debilitating anxiety and depression Buddy dealt with during this period of the band, the gripping story of how Buddy found internal peace and his own personal identity against massive odds, the Still Searching 20th anniversary and upcoming tour, navigating the unsure state of our modern world and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:59 Buddy Nielsen Interview - 5:00 - 1:56:43
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That's Fair Podcast - Episode 10 Preview: Billy Werner of Saetia
2w ago00:24:07Tap to summarizeCheck out this preview of Episode 10 featuring Billy Werner of Saetia. To hear the full episode, sign up to our Patreon for FREE at https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheNewScene That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 10: "It's For Anybody, But It's Not For Everybody" w/ Billy Werner of Saetia Keith and Nathaniel welcome Billy Werner to the show and we discuss how Nathaniel linked up with Saetia for a long term documentation project, some Saetia history, shows during the original run of the band vs. now, the supportive community that has formed around Saetia since their return, Billy and Saetia's history with the New York City venue ABC No Rio, charities that have been supported by the band through recent shows they have played, Saetia's recent gig at the Hollywood Palladium with Touche Amore and others, the making of 2025's "Tendrils" EP, what to expect from Saetia in the future, Billy's recent discovery and appreciation of the Grateful Dead, a run in with the law that made Billy realize it may be time to take a break from the DJ nightlife and more.
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Episode 339: Jebb Riley of There Were Wires / Teardrops
3w ago01:11:01Tap to summarizeKeith welcomes Jebb Riley back to the show and we discuss some There Were Wires history, the release of the band's 2003 LP "Somnambulists", the band's initial breakup in 2004 and Jebb's post-There Were Wires bands Disappearer and Doomriders. We also discuss the new There Were Wires LP "Vessel", how the band started writing again, the creative process for the record, their 2022 reunion show, Jebb's newest band Teardrops, the making of their 2024 EP "Something To Cry About" and more.
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Episode 338: Doug Robinson of HELD. / The Sleeping
4w ago01:17:25Tap to summarizeKeith sits down with Doug Robinson to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, joining The Sleeping at just 18 years old, the early days of the band, signing with Victory Records and the band's experience on the label. We also discuss the formation of HELD. by The Sleeping members Doug Robinson and Sal Mignano with Doug stepping into the guitar player and vocalist role, how the band linked up with Josh Eppard of Coheed and Cambria as drummer for the band, the making of their debut LP "Grey", the creative process and themes behind the LP, recording with Jon Markson, signing with MNRK Heavy, what's next for HELD. and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:13 Doug Robinson Interview - 5:14 - 1:17:25
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Episode 337: Travis Shettel of Piebald
Jun 800:59:26Tap to summarizeKeith welcomes Travis Shettel back to the show and we discuss Travis's life in New Orleans, what he's been up to since his last visit to the show, the current state of American life and the genesis of the new Piebald LP "Tales For The Rages." We also discuss how Piebald started working on new music after a long hiatus, the creative process and themes behind the record, mixing the album with Jay Mass, Travis's overall thoughts on Piebald and what the band wanted to achieve on the new LP, the making of the music videos for "Tales For The Rages", reflections on Piebald's history and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:57 Piebald Interview - 5:58 - 59:26
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Episode 336: Ralph Cuseglio of Rye Coalition
Jun 101:16:44Tap to summarizeKeith sits down with Ralph Cuseglio to discuss living in Philadelphia, running, early musical influence from Michael Jackson and Prince, discovering independent music and early formative shows Ralph attended at ABC No Rio and other venues. We also discuss the formation of Rye Coalition, the band's early history, recording "On Top" with Steve Albini, the creative evolution of the band, notable tours with The Mars Volta and Queens of the Stone Age, their near major label debut "Curses" that was produced by Dave Grohl, touring with Foo Fighters, their recent reunion and upcoming performance at Caterwaul Fest and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:03 Rye Coalition Interview - 5:04 - 1:08:25 Outro - 1:08:40 - 1:16:44
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Episode 335: Josh Jakubowski of Neil Perry / Hot Cross
May 2500:59:49Tap to summarizeKeith sits down with Josh Jakubowski to discuss growing up in Freehold, New Jersey, discovering the local scene, the formation of Neil Perry, the landscape of the screamo scene at the time and Neil Perry's place in it, joining Joshua Fit for Battle on guitar, Josh's short lived but impactful band The Now and some of their history, the acoustic duo of Josh and Vadim Taver in the band Superstitions of the Sky, Josh's post Neil Perry band Hot Cross formed with members of Saetia, Josh's engineering work, what's next for Neil Perry and more. Intro - 0:00 - 3:44 Josh Jakubowski Interview - 3:45 - 59:49
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Episode 334: Marc Byrd of Hammock
May 1801:36:21Tap to summarizeKeith welcomes Marc Byrd back to the show and we discuss Hammock's new LP "The Second Coming Was a Moonrise", insights behind the creative process for the record, collaborating with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips on "Chemicals Make You Small" and the interesting story behind the title of the record. We also discuss Marc's previous upbringing in a strict fundamentalist Christian household, grappling with his history and developing an individual belief system in modern times, sobriety, the Cure's influence on Hammock, the current studio spaces the band is working out of, life occurrences Marc and Andrew have survived (including a tornado and flood), how these have influenced Hammock's music and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:19 Marc Byrd Interview - 4:20 - 1:29:48 Outro - 1:30:02 - 1:36:21
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That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 09: I Can't Do This Anymore
May 1401:23:41Tap to summarizeTo celebrate Keith's 9 years of sobriety, we offer you these two individual stories of people getting their lives together. Keith tells his story of sinking into addiction and how he climbed out of it. Nathaniel tells the story of his descent into alcoholism and how he cut back and improved his life. We hope these stories can offer help for anyone out there struggling with similar issues.
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