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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.
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- Yesterday1h 22m
Episode 354: Adam Franklin of Swervedriver
Keith welcomes Adam Franklin to the show and we discuss growing up in Oxford UK, discovering the local music scene, Adam's early songwriting process, early influence from MC5 and how that inspired his early band Shake Appeal, the end of Shake Appeal and the formation of Swervedriver. We also discuss Swervedriver's early history, their Peel Session recording, the making of their classic 1993 LP "Mezcal Head", label troubles and the shifting music scene that led to their hiatus in 1998, Adam's solo ventures Toshack Highway and Adam Franklin and Bolts of Melody, the 2008 Swervedriver reunion, their recent 35th anniversary tour for their debut LP "Raise" and more. Intro - 0:00 - 6:04 Swervedriver Interview - 6:05 - 1:22:58
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Episode 353: Jake Letizia of New Forms
Keith welcomes Jake Letizia to the show and we discuss growing up in Haverill, MA, Jake's background with music, interesting career paths he has taken over the years and joining New Forms on guitar. We also discuss the making of New Forms' 2023 LP "As Dust Collects", recording at God City Studios, signing with Iodine Recordings, the making of the band's 2026 EP "Nothing's Sacred Anymore", reflections on recent shows and fest appearances, the modern screamo scene, Jake's other band Cape Crush, their 2026 LP "Place Memory" and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:34 New Forms Interview - 4:35 - 1:04:46
- 2 weeks ago1h 16m
Episode 352: Stin of Chat Pile
Keith welcomes Stin of Chat Pile to the show and we discuss growing up in the Midwest, Stin's early musical inspiration formed by a found VHS tape of music videos, how Chat Pile came together over a group of friends' shared interest in music and a weekly bad movie night and the early days of the band where they pushed through the challenges of finding an audience and booking themselves on local shows. We also discuss the Chat Pile's rise to popularity after the release of their first two EP's and their debut LP "God's Country", the band's creative process including how they write and record, Stin's experience of becoming a full time musician in his 40's, Chat Pile's dynamic 2025 collaboration LP with Hayden Pedigo called "In The Earth Again", the making of their most recent LP "Who Loves The Sun" and more.
- 3 weeks ago1h 22m
Episode 351: Aaron Turner of Neurosis / Sumac / Old Man Gloom
Keith welcomes Aaron Turner back to the show and we discuss Aaron joining Neurosis and the full story of how it came to be, the making of the new Neurosis LP "An Undying Love For A Burning World" and the recent first show they played together at Fire In The Mountains. We also discuss making a living in the arts, reflections on Aaron's previous life performing and touring with Isis, Aaron's band Sumac and their 2025 collaboration LP with Moor Mother called "The Film", Old Man Gloom and their recent performance at Fire In The Mountains and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:39 Aaron Turner Interview - 5:40 - 1:22:02
- 4 weeks ago1h 11m
Episode 350: Dark Days Bright Nights Fest w/ Mike Taylor (PG. 99) and Paul H. (Persistent Vision Records)
Keith welcomes Mike Taylor (PG. 99 / Pygmy Lush / Yr Screaming Youth) and Paul Hansbarger (Persistent Vision Records) to the show and we discuss Mike and Paul's personal history and how Persistent Vision Records teamed up with Mike's Show Booking Outlet "Yr Screaming Youth" to bring us the 3rd annual Dark Days Bright Nights Festival in Richmond, VA. We cover the fest's history, notable guests, the struggles and triumphs of fest booking and full coverage of this year's lineup, updates on Pageninetynine & Pygmy Lush, their recent performances at Roadburn Festival and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:50 Dark Days Bright Nights Interview - 4:52 - 1:11:27
- Aug 31, 20261h 25m
Episode 349: Mike Ski of Brother's Keeper / The A.K.A.s
Keith welcomes Mike Ski to the show and we discuss growing up in Erie, PA, the hardcore scene that Mike help develop in the city, touring with Snapcase as a roadie, the formation and early days of Brother's Keeper, the band's experience on Trustkill Records and within the scene, some of the conflict Mike dealt with regarding the band, himself and his outlook on hardcore at the time, the final Brother's Keeper LP "Fantasy Killer" and the end of the band. We also discuss Mike's post-Brother's Keeper band The A.K.A.s, Mike's tattoo shop True Hand tattoo, the upcoming Brother's Keeper reunion shows, their experience recording new music and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:44 Mike Ski Interview - 5:45 - 1:25:03
- Aug 24, 20261h 10m
Episode 348: Joshua Fiedler of The Juliana Theory / LOWREV
Keith welcomes Josh Fiedler to the show and we discuss growing up in Latrobe, PA, Josh's early music taste, his first experiences playing music in local punk bands and the formation of The Juliana Theory. We also discuss The Juliana Theory's debut LP "Understand This Is A Dream", early tours, their Hellfest 2000 set that unexpectedly got cut short, the making of the follow up LP "Emotion Is Dead", band influences, their major label experience on Epic Records, Josh's new band LOWREV, the making of their debut LP "It's Hard To Lie To Strangers", news on the upcoming The Juliana Theory LP and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:44 The Juliana Theory / LOWREV Interview - 4:45 - 1:10:43
- Aug 17, 20261h 22m
Episode 347: Jim Ward of Sparta
Keith welcomes Jim Ward back to the show and we discuss the new Sparta LP "Cut A Silhouette", the birth of the record beginning with Jim rediscovering music he grew up listening to, his own music and reconnecting with several of his former At The Drive In / Sparta bandmates, the creative process for "Cut A Silhouette", recording the record with J Robbins and the artists Jim collaborated with on the record including Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance. We also discuss Jim's history with At The Drive In, his thoughts and reflections on the band, the recent Sparta "Wiretap Scars" and "Porcelain" anniversary tours, the time Bono of U2 helped Jim in a time of need and more.
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