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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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:04:46
Keith welcomes Jake Letizia to the show and we discuss growing up in Haverill, MA, Jake's background with music, interesting career paths he has taken over the years and joining…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:16:36
Keith welcomes Stin of Chat Pile to the show and we discuss growing up in the Midwest, Stin's early musical inspiration formed by a found VHS tape of music videos, how Chat Pile…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:22:02
Keith welcomes Aaron Turner back to the show and we discuss Aaron joining Neurosis and the full story of how it came to be, the making of the new Neurosis LP "An Undying Love For…
Sep 7, 2026 · 1:11:27
Keith welcomes Mike Taylor (PG. 99 / Pygmy Lush / Yr Screaming Youth) and Paul Hansbarger (Persistent Vision Records) to the show and we discuss Mike and Paul's personal history…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:25:03
Keith welcomes Mike Ski to the show and we discuss growing up in Erie, PA, the hardcore scene that Mike help develop in the city, touring with Snapcase as a roadie, the formation…
Aug 24, 2026 · 1:10:43
Keith welcomes Josh Fiedler to the show and we discuss growing up in Latrobe, PA, Josh's early music taste, his first experiences playing music in local punk bands and the…
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:22:00
Keith welcomes Jim Ward back to the show and we discuss the new Sparta LP "Cut A Silhouette", the birth of the record beginning with Jim rediscovering music he grew up listening…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:28:04
Sergio Vega returns to the show and we discuss the new Quicksand LP "Bring on the Psychics", the creative and writing process behind the LP, recording the record with John…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:52:32
Keith welcomes Garrett Klahn to the show and we discuss his upbringing outside of Buffalo, NY, discovering the music scene in Buffalo via skateboarding, Garrett's early days as a…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:14:01
Keith welcomes Steve Austin back to the show and we discuss recent Today is the Day tours, their appearance at Mystic Festival 2026 in Poland, our appreciation of the Cavalera…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:25:38
Egin Kongoli returns to the show joined by Max Collins of New Friends DIY to discuss the history of the collective who have been booking and promoting shows in Toronto since…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:49:46
Keith welcomes Kellii Scott to the show and we discuss the 2025 Failure documentary "Every Time You Lose Your Mind", moving to Los Angeles at 17 years old to become a rock star,…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:01:58
Keith 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…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:56:43
Keith 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…
Jun 26, 2026 · 24:07
Check 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…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:11:01
Keith 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…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:17:25
Keith 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,…
Jun 8, 2026 · 59:26
Keith 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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:16:44
Keith sits down with Ralph Cuseglio to discuss living in Philadelphia, running, early musical influence from Michael Jackson and Prince, discovering independent music and early…
May 25, 2026 · 59:49
Keith 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…
May 18, 2026 · 1:36:21
Keith 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…
May 14, 2026 · 1:23:41
To 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…
May 11, 2026 · 1:11:42
Keith welcomes Joey Chiaramonte back to the show and we discuss Koyo's hectic run of touring since the release of their debut LP "Would You Miss It?", some insights behind the…
May 4, 2026 · 1:08:31
Keith sits down with Piper Ferrari to discuss growing up in Las Vegas, discovering the local scene, how it has developed over the last decade, dealing with gatekeepers and…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:10:11
Keith sits down with Daniel Danger to discuss growing up in central Massachusetts, discovering independent music, finding early inspiration in Plow United, Daniel's work as an…
Apr 22, 2026 · 22:23
That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 04 Preview: How Does One Be In a Band Like This? w/ Nick Sakes of Dazzling Killmen Keith & Nathaniel welcome Nick Sakes of the Dazzling…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:10:10
Keith welcomes Scott Vogel back to the show and we discuss cutting back on drinking, how Scott's life and performances have improved since cutting back, developing new healthy…
Apr 15, 2026 · 23:57
That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 06: I Don't Know What Happens Going Forward w/ Colin Frangicetto of Circa Survive. Keith and Nathaniel welcome Colin Frangicetto to the…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:02:28
Keith welcomes Steve Von Till back to the show and we discuss the rebirth of Neurosis, the addition of Aaron Turner to the lineup, the charitable act that helped inspire the band…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:08:26
Keith sits down with Damien Moyal to discuss growing up in South Florida, discovering punk and hardcore through the thrash scene and Minor Threat, the South Florida hardcore…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:15:52
Keith welcomes Mikey Kent back to the show and we discuss quitting drinking, navigating the current state of the world and our responsibility in it, Mikey's band Private Hell and…
Mar 23, 2026 · 2:12:06
Keith welcomes Chris Hornbrook back to the show and we discuss Chris's youth growing up in South Florida, his intro to punk and hardcore music, the community he found within it…
Mar 16, 2026 · 59:28
Keith sits down with Carina Round to discuss growing up in Wolverhampton UK, finding refuge in music at a young age, early solo performance experiences, signing with Interscope…
Mar 9, 2026 · 58:15
Keith welcomes Walter Schreifels back to the show and we discuss the 30th anniversary of Quicksand's second LP "Manic Compression", the legacy of the LP, bands that influenced…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:31:05
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…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:50:22
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…
Feb 19, 2026 · 56:25
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…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:15:50
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…
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:29:46
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…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:32:20
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…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:13:57
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…
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:36:36
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…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:33:58
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…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:10:15
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…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:07:11
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,…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:25:56
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…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:03:19
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…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:21:13
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…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:31:23
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 -…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:32:46
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…
Nov 28, 2025 · 1:37:14
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…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:19:23
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…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1:39:55
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…
Nov 17, 2025 · 1:04:52
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…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:34:28
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2024 conversation. Keith sits down with Ryan Key to discuss growing up in Jacksonville, early…
Nov 10, 2025 · 2:37:01
Keith sits down with Nick Sakes to discuss his early life in Arkansas, moving to Missouri, discovering punk and underground music, the formation of Dazzling Killmen, the band's…
Nov 7, 2025 · 1:29:08
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Itarya Rosenberg to discuss growing up in Bucks County,…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:08:59
Keith sits down with Emma Boster to discuss growing up in Oregon, getting involved with the local scene and booking shows, early band experiences and the formation of Dying Wish.…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:32:44
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with George Clarke to discuss Deafheaven's recent tour with…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:27:18
Keith sits down with Don Devore (Ink & Dagger/Frail) and Evan Weiss (Sparks/Lilys) to discuss the duo's efforts over the last decade to bring the Ink & Dagger 2025 discography…
Oct 24, 2025 · 1:57:03
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Dennis Lyxzén to discuss his early work in music, the…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:35:17
Keith sits down with Jonathan Fuller to discuss family dynamics, discovering independent music, shifting music taste over the years, the beginning of Sleepytime Trio, the band's…
Oct 17, 2025 · 1:41:02
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Spencer Chamberlain to discuss joining Underoath, the…
Oct 12, 2025 · 1:11:09
Keith sits down with Mike Mare to discuss Mike's work in the photography world, the perils of work travel, growing up in Queens, early show-going experiences in New York City,…
Oct 10, 2025 · 2:20:45
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Kurt Ballou to discuss the early days of Converge,…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:20:52
Allen Epley returns to the show and we discuss skiing, Line 6 Delay Pedals, the making of Shiner's 2020 LP "Schadenfreude", how the band learned to write together again after 15…
Oct 3, 2025 · 1:16:21
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Brent Rambler, guitarist of metal giants August Burns…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:26:08
The New Scene - Episode 300: Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line / Vacationer Ken Vasoli returns to the show and we discuss relationships, marriage and having kids, the long road to…
Sep 26, 2025 · 2:03:52
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,…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:13:15
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…
Sep 19, 2025 · 1:12:22
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,…
Sep 15, 2025 · 1:10:36
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…
Sep 12, 2025 · 1:24:24
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…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:14:59
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…
Sep 5, 2025 · 1:18:18
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…
Sep 1, 2025 · 1:03:15
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…
Aug 29, 2025 · 1:25:30
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…
Aug 25, 2025 · 2:22:20
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…
Aug 22, 2025 · 1:34:42
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…
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:27:30
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…
Aug 15, 2025 · 1:04:30
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…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:35:15
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…
Aug 8, 2025 · 1:30:10
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…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:09:30
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…
Aug 1, 2025 · 1:37:21
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…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:18:35
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…
Jul 25, 2025 · 1:22:08
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…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:16:01
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…
Jul 18, 2025 · 1:26:38
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith is joined by Vadim Taver (This Day Forward / Poison the Well) and Nazareth Lamay (A&R - Columbia Records) for a…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1:18:08
Keith sits down with Andrew Falkous to discuss Andrew's early history with music, getting inspired to play by attending the Reading Festival in his youth, his song writing and…
Jul 11, 2025 · 1:52:10
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Chris McLane to discuss the history of Stretch Arm Strong, their influences, the making of their…
Jul 6, 2025 · 1:04:16
Keith welcomes Harper Boyhtari back to the show and we discuss Greet Death's new LP "Die In Love", how the concept of the LP was shaped via personal experiences with death, love…
Jul 4, 2025 · 1:22:01
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Jesse Barnett to discuss growing up in Southern California, how Jesse managed to start his career…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1:41:28
Keith sits down with Matt O'Brien to discuss growing up in Holyoke MA, discovering the local scene, getting sober and moving to San Francisco, the formation of No Lights, the…
Jun 27, 2025 · 1:24:40
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith and Tommy sit down with Travis Shettel of Piebald to discuss growing up in MA and it's burgeoning scene of the…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:07:26
Keith sits down with Lemus Garcia to discuss growing up in Norwalk, CA, discovering punk and hardcore music, Lemus's early bands and the formation of Stateside. We also discuss…
Jun 20, 2025 · 1:37:39
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith and Tommy sit down with Greg Thomas of END to discuss surviving COVID, discovering the scene, the founding of…
Jun 16, 2025 · 2:24:36
Keith welcomes Tim Singer back to the show and we discuss his very early life in the Netherlands, his family's immigration to the US, Tim's intro to the world of hardcore and…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:32:24
Keith sits down with Adam Turla to discuss Murder By Death, the struggles of a fully DIY band, preparation for the band's final tour, insights behind the band's final LP "Egg &…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:38:53
Keith sits down with Dewey Halpaus to discuss growing up in Wasilla, Alaska, how Dewey and his friends kept their scene going after the local venue was shut down, meeting his…
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