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

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 music influences, leaving college and his hometown to pursue music, joining Yellowcard, the early days of the band, signing with Capitol records and their rise after the release of Ocean Avenue. We also discuss some of the difficulties Ryan and the band have faced over the years, the initial end of Yellowcard in 2017, Ryan's side project Jedha and the scoring work he does for film, becoming a new father, the newly reformed Yellowcard which began after their Riot Fest performance in 2022, Yellowcard's new collaboration LP with Hammock "A Hopeful Sign", what's next for the band and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:41Yellowcard Interview - 5:42 - 1:23:26Outro - 1:23:41 - 1:34:28

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 early history, recording their debut LP "Dig Out The Switch" in a single day with Steve Albini and their breakup which occurred right before they were to tour Japan. We also discuss Nick's post-Killmen bands Colossomite and Sicbay, the recent reformation of Dazzling Killmen and how it came about, their recent run of shows, Nick's latest band Upright Forms and more. Keith also welcomes Ben Greenberg to the show to discuss how he linked with Nick as guitar player in the newly reformed Dazzling Killmen, growing up in New York City, his early bands, how Ben developed his career as a Producer and Engineer, the formation of Uniform, the band's 2025 performance at Roadburn Festival, Ben's studio "Circular Ruin" that was opened in 2020 and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:44 Nick Sakes Interview - 4:45 - 1:18:52 Ben Greenberg Interview - 1:18:53 - 2:37:01

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, discovering the local scene, our early show-going experiences, navigating depression and institutions in his high school years and Itarya's early work in Legendary Divorce. We also discuss the formation of Low Dose, the band's history, the end of Low Dose and the beginning of Rid of Me, the band's history, their latest LP "Access to the Lonely", addiction, alcoholism, mental health and more.  Artist Spotlight: Keith speaks to Tristan D'Graves from Incendiary Device about their new self titled LP on Bridge Nine Records  Intro: 0:00 - 6:39Rid of Me Interview: 6:40 - 1:00:37Incendiary Device Interview: 1:00:50 - 1:24:11Outro:  1:24:25 - 1:29:08

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. We also discuss Dying Wish's 2019 collaborations with Knocked Loose, signing with Sharptone Records, the band's extensive touring schedule post pandemic including tours with Limp Bizkit and Poppy, dealing with online criticism, standing by your beliefs despite the consequences, the making of Dying Wish's new LP "Flesh Stays Together" and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 3:26 Dying Wish Interview - 3:27 - 1:09:00

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 Coheed and Cambria, formative music experiences in our youth, the formation of Deafheaven and early days of the band, recording the band's first demo, signing with Deathwish Inc. and our relationships with drugs, alcohol and sobriety. We also discuss Deafheaven's breakthrough LP "Sunbather", the rise of the band after its release, the 10 year anniversary remaster and upcoming tour, the follow up LP "New Bermuda" and some of the inspiration behind the record, the Grammy nominated follow up "Ordinary Corrupt Human Love", the progression in sound for the band's latest LP "Infinite Granite", what's next for Deafheaven and more.Intro: 0:00 - 5:41George Clarke Interview: 5:42 - 1:08:25Outro:  1:17:36 - 1:32:44

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 reissue to life, preparation for the reunion shows, Ink & Dagger history, insights into the band's late front man Sean McCabe and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:37 Don Devore & Evan Weiss Interview - 4:38 - 1:28:18

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 formation of Refused, the band's rise following the release of "Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent", touring the world, recording their landmark LP "The Shape of Punk to Come", Dennis and the bands' influences, the origins of Dennis' ideology, the initial breakup of Refused, the formation of International Noise Conspiracy, their Rick Rubin produced LP "Armed Love", the band's breakup, the formation of Fake Names (featuring members of Minor Threat and Fugazi), their latest LP "Expendables", the Refused reunion, their performance at Coachella 2012, what's next for Dennis and his bands plus more.Guest co-host: Chris Hornbrook of Poison the Well. We discuss recording "You Come Before You" and "Versions" in Sweden with Eskil Lövström and Pelle Henricsson, the band's performance at Furnace Fest 2022, recording and performing with Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan, life during the pandemic and more.Intro w/ Chris Hornbrook - 0:00 - 13:56Dennis Lyxzen Interview - 13:57 - 1:28:03Outro w/ Chris Hornbrook - 1:28:17 - 1:57:03

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 history, their early US and European tours with 400 Years, the initial hiatus of the band and the formation of Engine Down. We also discuss the history of Engine Down, band dynamics, their touring history, the formation and history of Denali and John's time with that band, the new Sleepytime Trio LP reissue "Memory Minus Plus Minus", their recent shows, their 2010 tour of Japan and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 4:41Sleepytime Trio Interview - 4:42 - 1:29:08Outro - 1:29:23 - 1:36:53

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 early years of the band, their rise to prominence following the release of their LP "They're Only Chasing Safety", Spencer's recovery journey, his creative process, Underoath's first self-produced 2022 LP "Voyeurist", Spencer's new solo work in slo/tide and more. Guest co-host: Ryan Begley of There Were Wires. We discuss some TWW history, the reformation of the band, their upcoming LP reissue and more. Intro w/ There Were Wires - 0:00 - 9:29Underoath Interview: 9:30 - 1:14:41Outro w/ There Were Wires - 1:14:55 - 1:41:02

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, Mike's band Destructo Swarmbots and the unusual circumstances that led to Mike joining Dälek. We also discuss Dälek's history and creative process, the 2011 hiatus, how Mike returned as co-producer when they reformed, Mike's band Holy Scum, their creative and recording process, the making of their 2025 LP "All We Have is Never", what's next for Dälek + Holy Scum, sobriety and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 3:57Dälek Interview - 3:58 - 1:03:57Outro - 1:04:12 - 1:11:10

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, recording their now legendary LP "Jane Doe" and the legacy of that record, the band's creative process, the early days of God City Studio, recording Cave In's "Until Your Heart Stops", the pedals Kurt makes via God City Instruments, the ins and outs of running a studio, Converge Bloodmoon, what's next for the band and more. Guest co-host: Jeffrey Smith of Jeromes Dream. We discuss the upcoming Jeromes Dream LP "The Gray In Between" and what Jeffrey and the band have been up to since his last visit to the show. Intro w/ Jeromes Dream - 0:00 - 12:41Kurt Ballou Interview: 12:42 - 1:46:38Outro w/ Jeromes Dream - 1:46:52 - 2:20:54

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 years apart, playing 3rd guitar for Sunny Day Real Estate, Shiner's new LP "BELIEVEYOUME", the making of the record, navigating creative differences, Allen's post-Shiner band The Life and Times, his gear setup for the band, Allen's solo record "Everything", his band BirdHands, his podcast Third Gear Scratch and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:10Shiner Interview - 4:11 - 1:15:43Outro - 1:15:58 - 1:20:52

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 Red to discuss Brent's early days in Lancaster Pennsylvania, his early influences (including the hardcore and post hardcore bands Thursday and Poison the Well), the early days of August Burns Red, solidifying the lineup with their current front man Jake Luhrs, their Grammy award nominated singles from "Found in Far Away Places" and "Phantom Anthem", life during lockdown, the band's upcoming LP "Death Below" on Sharptone Records, collaborating with Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath on the new LP plus more.

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 maturity, The Starting Line, the making of their new LP "Eternal Youth", how the band decided to make a new record, their creative process and bands that influenced the new record. We also discuss Vacationer, their latest LP "Cherish" made in memory of Ken's late mother, the Vacationer creative process, meeting Blink 182 during the recording of their Self Titled LP and more.Intro - 0:00 - 5:21The Starting Line Interview - 5:22 - 1:17:13Outro - 1:17:28 - 1:26:09

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 - 12:47Samiam Interview - 12:48 - 1:32:57Outro 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 - 4:13Hundreds of AU Interview - 4:14 - 1:07:13Outro - 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.

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. 

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.