The New Scene

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 - 1:45 Ink & 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...

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, streamin...

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...

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 "Spott...

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, V...

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 d...

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...

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 ba...

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 crit...

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 an...

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 origin...

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 an...

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", Spence...

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...

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 Instrum...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 m...

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...

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...

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. Intro - 0:00 - 6:02 Brutus Interview - 6:04 - 1:14:10 Outro - 1:14:24 - 1:24:33