Welcome to the Scene
Welcome to the Scene takes a candid and human look at the musicians of the indie rock/ emo scene of the early 2000s. Host Jeremy Houtsma presents a free-flowing conversation that tends to go in inspiring and reflective paths that touch on many topics about the career and personal lives of the people he interviews. The result is an intimate look at not just the music created but also the stories, history, and growth of these individuals. It's a whirlwind listen of nostalgia, inspiration, and insights into who these bands and people were and where they are now.
- Update frequency
- every 41 days
- Average duration
- 95 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Chris Higdon: Kentucky's own Falling Forward, Elliott and Mirrorless
25 Years ago False Cathedrals by Elliott was released into the world. A blend of electronic sampling, swelling, and atmospheric guitar sounds mixed with haunting vocals made the album o…
Brian Carley: Penfold and the NJ Scene
Brian Carley is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Penfold. Penfold started in 1995 in Livingston, NJ, as bands like Sunny Day Real Estate and Mineral were making their impact o…
Damon Atkinson: Braid. Hey Mercedes Sobriety and Anxiety
Damon Atkinson is a legendary drummer in the mid-west emo scene. Damon started playing for the influential band Braid in 1997 and would go on to help write and record Braid's most crit…
Chad Neptune: Strongarm & Further Seems Forever
My guest is Chad Neptune of the legendary hxc band Strongarm and Further Seems Forever. Join us as we dive into the history of both bands as well as the ups and downs of being in two of…
Jason Trabue: Hopesfall, The Casket Lottery and Tour and Production Manager for Jimmy Eat World, Garbage and A Perfect Circle
Jason Trabue has been a drummer for band like Hopesfall, The Casket Lottery and Vedera. He currently is the Tour and Production manager for Jimmy Eat World, Garbage and A Perfect Circle…
Joe Marro: The Early November, Band Management and The State of the Music industry
Joe Marro is the former guitarist and keyboard player for The Early November from 2002 to 2007 and again from 2011-2017. He also played in HelloGoodbye from 2011 to 2018. In this episod…
All Things Minus the Bear With Cory Murchy
Join me as I talk all things Minus the Bear with bass player and founding member Cory Murchy. We talk about Cory's love of ska music, forming Minus the Bear, a painful back injury that …
Orion Walsh: Slow Coming Day, grief and the journey toward healing
Orion Walsh is a solo musician the lead singer of Slow Coming Day. With the bands album Farewell to Familiar turning over 20 years old recently and a string of reunion shows coming in …
Jeff Jenkins: Codeseven, Gatekeeping and the Art of Selling Out
Jeff Jenkins is a paranormal enthusiast, believer and also happens to be the lead singer of North Carolina Melodic Post-Hardcore indie outfit Codeseven. Jeff takes us on his journey of…
Johnny Smrdel: Hardcore, Beloved and the advent of Advent.
Johnny Smrdel is the bass player for the gone-to-soon band Beloved, as well as the hardcore outfit Advent. Listen as Johnny takes us through his early love affair with music as a kid i…
Talking Shai Hulud's legacy, reunion and beyond with vocalist Geert van der Velde
Shai Hulud has a special place in hardcore history. With the 20th anniversary of the band's trailblazing album "That Within Blood Ill-Tempered" and the thrilling announcement of their r…
Joe Morin: Edison Glass and the art of adapting to change
When the mic goes live, it's not just about the podcast voice—it's about the echoes of old friendships and the music that's been the soundtrack to our lives. Reunited with Joe Morin of …
Jolie Lindholm: The Rocking Horse Winner/The Darling Fire
As a first for the Podcast, I am excited to welcome Jolie Lindholm lead singer of The Rocking Horse Winner and The Darling Fire. Listen as Jolie talks about her time in Florida's risin…
Ryan Parrish: Hopesfall, The Satellite Years 2.0, Music and Connection
On October 15, 2002, Hopesfall released a seminal album called The Satellite Years. 21 years later the band remixed and remastered the album. Ryan Parrish was a driving force in the …
Jake Brown from 238, Moments in Grace, En Masse and Isya.exe
Challenging the status quo and diving headfirst into the colorful world of music, our episode today resonates with the influential beats of Jake Brown, a creative force behind bands 23…
Unraveling the Power of Community and Music with Jeremy Gould
Strap in as we explore the intricate dance between faith and music, a narrative that is deeply personal to Jeremy. He speaks candidly about the challenges and triumphs he faced in mergi…
Steve Lamos: American Football, Jazz and the power of the Midwest emo scene.
American Football is perhaps one of THE most influential bands in the scene, especially when it comes to Midwest Emo. Steve Lamos is the founding member, drummer, and trumpet player for…
Zach Gehring: MAE/ Demons
Zach Gehring is the guitarist most known for his work in the MAE and his other band Demons but there is so much more to Zach than just the music he creates though. Zach is currently ge…
Jimmy Stadt: Polar Bear Club, Shy Tooth
Jimmy Stadt was the lead singer of the band Polar Bear Club and the current singer and musician of the band Shy Tooth. In 2013 Polar Bear Club called it quits, leaving Jimmy with a dif…
Jason Gleason: Further Seems Forever, ActionReaction, Old Wives
Jason Gleason is perhaps one of my favorite lead vocalists for any band in the scene. Having seen him twice when he was in Further Seems Forever, his stage presence and crowd participat…