The New Scene

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...

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 so...

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 Instruments, the ins and outs of running a studio, Converge Bloodmoon, what's next for the band and more. Gu...

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 band, a negative Pitchfork review and some subsequent fan backlash to the band's 2015 LP "Success", life and mental health during the pandemic, writing the band's 2022 LP "Null", finding good food on t...

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 their current front man Jake Luhrs, their Grammy award nominated singles from "Found in Far Away Pla...

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 more. Guest co-host: Andrew Low of The Jazz June / Post S...

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 and influences, the debut LP "A New Tomorrow", what's next for Zulu and more.

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.

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 The Hard Times, getting out of Facebook jail and much more. Guest co-host: Trevor Graham of Chainslap News.

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 unreleased 1998 LP, life after Quicksand, joining Deftones, writing "Diamond Eyes", the Quicksand reunion, what's next for the band and more. Guest co-host: Matt Reilly of King Slender.  

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 more.