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 - 1:56Top Records/Shows of 2025 - 1:57 - 16:09Greet Death Interview - 16:10 - 1:00:02Outro - 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 - 4:15Chris 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 - 3:57Primitive 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 - 4:12End 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 - 1:45Ink & 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 - 4:25Nate Newton Interview - 4:26 - 1:23:21Outro - 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 - 4:50Greet Death Interview - 4:51 - 1:15:06Outro 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 - 4:54Massa Nera Interview - 4:55 - 1:11:54Outro - 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 - 5:28Glassing Interview - 5:29 - 1:31:46Outro - 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

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