The New Scene

Keith sits down with Sammy Ciaramitaro to discuss living in Santa Cruz, officially becoming a full time musician, the formation of Drain, the band's history, performing with Gulch, releasing both the "California Cursed" LP by Drain and the "Impenetrable Cerebral Fortress" LP by Gulch in early 2020, the rise of both bands, life during the pandemic, developing healthy living habits, the story behind...

Keith sits down with Sal Ellington to discuss growing up in Boston, discovering punk and ska music, Sal's early work in Dead Ellington, Sal's transition from drummer to front man and some of the difficulties of band dynamics. We also discuss the formation of Rebuilder, the band's history, recording their latest LP "Local Support", the band's plan to sign with and release the LP on AF Records, the...

Keith sits down with Gina Gleason to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, discovering the local scene, Gina's early days attending a music and arts focused high school, auditioning and landing a role with Cirque du Soleil, moving to Las Vegas to perform with the show, sitting in for a gig with Smashing Pumpkins and performing with Carlos Santana. We also discuss Baroness, how purchasing a fuzz peda...

Keith sits down with Lexi Reyngoudt to discuss Lexi's early days performing in high school musicals, discovering the local music scene in Buffalo through local legends Every Time I Die, the formation of Spaced and how Lexi developed her voice in anticipation of recording their demo. We also discuss the Spaced compilation LP "Spaced Jams" on NMZ, how Scott Vogel of Terror came up with the name of t...

Keith sits down with Ian Shelton to discuss Militarie Gun, the origin of the band, Ian and the band's creative process, their influences, some of the themes behind the music, signing with Loma Vista Recordings, their latest LP "Life Under the Gun" and their recent gig at Rockefeller Plaza in NYC. We also discuss the formation of Regional Justice Center, their 2021 LP "Crime and Punishment" on Clos...

Keith sits down with Nathan Gray to discuss the origin of the Iron Roses, the evolution of the band, their creative process and their upcoming Self Titled LP. We also discuss Nathan's recent coming out as non-binary / pansexual, some difficulties Nathan has endured since coming out, mental health, Nathan's solo music and the LP "Feral Hymns" where they first began to address the intimate details o...

Keith sits down with Marshall Gallagher to discuss the evolution of Teenage Wrist, their latest LP Still Love, the departure of original vocalist Kamtin and how Marshall stepped into the role of lead vocalist, signing with Epitaph Records, collaborating with 311, our gaming history, surviving the pandemic, touring and performing with Paris Jackson, navigating online negativity, figuring out the mu...

Keith sits down with Norman Brannon to discuss the re-launch of Anti-Matter Zine, the origin of the zine, interviews Norman has done with bands like Judge and Rage Against the Machine,  leaving his parents' home at 16, becoming a Hare Krishna devotee, touring with Shelter and the evolution of hardcore and the scene over the years. We also discuss some Texas is the Reason history, the true origin o...

Keith sits down with Stephen Brodsky to discuss Stephen's move to New York City, the formation of Mutoid Man, the band's creative process and influences, balancing time between Mutoid Man and Cave In during the early years of the band, the passing of Cave in bassist Caleb Scofield which brought Cave In back together to finish and release the "Final Transmission" LP and how Caleb inspired Stephen t...

Keith sits down with Mike Taylor to discuss growing up in Sterling, discovering grunge and punk music, the scene in Virginia and some of the classic bands from the area, the formation of pageninetynine, some early shows and tours the band played, some insight into how the band operates and their grueling tour schedule that led to the initial end of the band. We also discuss the formation of post p...

Keith sits down with Mario Quintero to discuss his early life in Colombia, moving back to the US, growing up in Miami, discovering music, getting his first guitar and early inspirational bands such as The Cure, Depeche Mode, Helmet and more. We also discuss Mario's time in college studying jazz and attending Berklee, moving to San Diego to build and run a studio, meeting his wife Sara, moving to N...

Keith sits down with Dave Nesmith to discuss growing up in Virginia, discovering underground music in and around DC, Dave's early work in music as an MC for a hip hop group, performing with Men's Recovery Project and stories about their unique live shows, some Maximillian Colby history, the tragic death of their bass player Bob Baynor and stories about Bob, the history of Sleepytime Trio, recordin...

Keith sits down with Will Teague to discuss growing up in Maryland, discovering the local scene, the beginning of Dosser, some of their early influences such as Dinosaur Jr. and Sebadoh, our music taste over the years spanning alternative, hardcore and other genres, Dosser's creative process in the studio, navigating the struggles of a new band, the long list of great artists who have come from Ma...

Keith sits down with Dave Smalley to discuss life and philosophy, discovering the hardcore scene in DC, the straight edge lifestyle, moving to Boston, forming DYS, the history of the band, almost signing with Elektra Records, the evolution of the scene in Boston at the time, a memorable Minor Threat gig that Dave attended, the end of DYS, joining Dag Nasty, recording Can I Say for Discord Records...

Keith sits down with Jake Collinson to discuss growing up in Lubbock Texas, Jake's history with music, discovering hardcore through bands like Terror and Bitter End, Jake's early bands, the formation of Judiciary, the band's early days playing throughout Texas, their breakthrough 2018 EP "Axis of Equality", performing at Sound and Fury Fest, the band's new LP Flesh + Blood and a deep dive on the m...

Keith sits down with Raygun Busch to discuss growing up in Oklahoma City, early musical influences, how modern movies aren't very good, Raygun's early work in music, the formation of Chat Pile, the early days of the band, signing with The Flenser, the band's breakthrough 2022 LP "God's Country", composing the soundtrack for the film "Tenkiller", Raygun's acting work, what's next for Chat Pile and...

Keith sits down with Brian Audley to discuss the scene in Long Island, Brian's first hardcore show, the formation of Incendiary, the early days of the band, signing with Closed Casket Activities, the band's debut LP "Cost of Living", striking the work, life and band balance, Incendiary's new LP "Change the Way You Think About Pain", the band's creative process, performing with Glassjaw on a run of...

Keith sits down with Tristan Shone to discuss Tristan's early life and engineering work, the development of Author & Punisher over the years, Tristan's creative process, recording "Melk En Honing" with Phil Anselmo, touring stadiums with Tool, signing with Relapse Records, Tristan's new sound machine company "Drone Machines", the new gear he is building for himself, commissions he has done, vi...

Keith sits down with Sean Leary to discuss growing up in California, discovering the local scene, seeing an early AFI gig, the history of Loma Prieta, life as a self-starting touring band, signing with Deathwish Inc., the band's upcoming LP "Last", writing new music with Jeromes Dream that became their latest LP "The Gray In Between", joining the band and more.

Keith sits down with Michael Malarkey to discuss growing up in Ohio, discovering the local music scene, joining Shadyside as vocalist and touring with the band, the beginning of Michael's acting career, moving to London to study at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, his first major stage productions, Michael's solo music, life during the pandemic, becoming vocalist for Burial Clouds, their...

Keith sits down with Mike Hranica to discuss life on the road, daily rituals, mental health, joining the The Devil Wears Prada, embarking on a full time tour schedule directly out of high school, the evolution of the band's beliefs over the years, their creative process, some of the difficulties bands in general must face and overcome, The Devil Wears Prada's latest LP "Color Decay", the band's po...

Keith sits down with Aaron Dalbec to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local scene at the WAG, the early days of Converge, the formation of Bane, the band's history, writing their classic song "Can We Start Again", the band's initial breakup, the formation of Be Well, playing guitar vs. playing bass, surviving the pandemic, Bane's surprise reunion set for Stu Maguire and their o...

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 Conspirac...

Keith sits down with Chris LoPorto to discuss Chris's early work in music, the formation of Can't Swim, recording the band's debut LP, signing with Pure Noise Records, their first tour of Europe, life during the pandemic, Can't Swim's 2023 LP "Thanks But No Thanks", dealing with internet negativity, what Chris does during his downtime, what's next for Can't Swim and more. Guest co-host: Simon Brod...

Keith sits down with Kat L. to discuss discovering punk rock and hardcore, early influence from Jawbreaker, Blink 182, Snapcase and Stretch Arm Strong, Kat's first band Road Rage, attending the final Bane show and how that inspired her to start FAIM, the early days of the band, surviving the pandemic, the band's latest and final LP "Your Life and Nothing Else", the band's recent breakup announceme...