The New Scene
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 96 minutes
- Episodes
- 309
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 169: Kurt Ballou of Converge / God City Studio
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 C…
Episode 168: Jesse Matthewson of KEN Mode
Keith sits down with Jesse Matthewson to discuss the history of KEN Mode, early influences including Today is the Day, signing with Escape Artist Records, life on the road and as a full time touring …
Episode 167: Brent Rambler of August Burns Red
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 …
Episode 166: Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam / Ways Away
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 …
Episode 165: Anaiah Lei of Zulu
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 …
Episode 164: Peter Mulders of Brutus
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 "Uni…
Episode 163: Bill Conway of The Hard Times
Keith sits down with Bill Conway to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local scene, moving out west, Bill's early days in stand up comedy, stand up sets gone wrong, the formation of…
Episode 162: Sergio Vega of Quicksand
Keith sits down with Sergio Vega to discuss the early days of Quicksand, recording "Slip", the creative process behind each of the band's albums, life on the road, the initial end of the band, the un…
Episode 161: Cen of Soul Blind
Keith sits down with Cen of Soul Blind to discuss the history of the band, growing up in the Hudson Valley, musical influences, recording with Will Yip, the band's latest LP "Feel It All Around" and …
Episode 160: Jason Navarro of The Suicide Machines
Keith sits down with Jason Navarro to discuss the ska revival, seeing GG Allin on acid, the formation of the Suicide Machines, signing to a major label, overcoming band and personal struggles, J. Nav…
Episode 159: Billy Werner of Saetia / Hot Cross
Keith sits down with Billy Werner to discuss growing up in NYC, early show experiences at CBGB's and ABC No Rio, the history of Saetia, Hot Cross, Billy's life after the bands, the Saetia reunion, wh…
Episode 158: Dan Hodsdon of The Callous Daoboys
Keith sits down with Dan Hodsdon to discuss growing up in Florida, moving to Atlanta, discovering the local scene, joining The Callous Daoboys, the recording of their breakthrough LP "Celebrity Thera…
Episode 157: Jake Snider of Minus the Bear
Keith sits down with Jake Snider to discuss the formation and early days of Minus the Bear, their final tour, adjusting to life off the road, some of the music we enjoy, Jake's early influences, Shar…
Episode 156: Tim Singer of Deadguy / Bitter Branches
Keith sits down with Tim Singer to discuss the history of Deadguy, how the reunion came about, moving to Seattle, the history of Kiss it Goodbye, life after the bands and as a parent, moving back to …
Episode 155: Best of 2022
Keith and Casey from Iodine Recordings share their Top Ten Records of 2022. We also discuss some of our favorite New Scene episodes of the year and discuss what's coming up in 2023 for The New Scene …
Episode 154: Rob Pennington of By The Grace of God / Jupiter Hearts
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 Behav…
Episode 153: Kat Moss of Scowl
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 wi…
Episode 152: Jay Maas (ex-Defeater / Producer / Death of a Nation)
Keith sits down with Jay Mass to discuss growing up in Boston, his early bands, the formation of Defeater, their creative process, life on the road, Jay's exit from Defeater, learning to record under…
Episode 151: Tiffany (Singer / Songwriter / Pop Star)
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 spot…
Episode 150: Ryan Shelkett of Liars Academy / Cross My Heart
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 fina…