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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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- 2 days ago1h 14m
Episode 344: Steve Austin of Today Is The Day
Keith welcomes Steve Austin back to the show and we discuss recent Today is the Day tours, their appearance at Mystic Festival 2026 in Poland, our appreciation of the Cavalera brothers, the making of the 2025 Today is the Day LP "Never Give In", the album's creative process and influences, Steve's new country LP "Marked Cards and Loaded Dice", Steve's history with country music and how he decided to make the record, reflections on how music has changed over the years and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:57 Steve Austin Interview - 4:58 - 1:14:01
- 1 weeks ago1h 25m
Episode 343: Egin Kongoli of New Friends Fest / Respire
Egin Kongoli returns to the show joined by Max Collins of New Friends DIY to discuss the history of the collective who have been booking and promoting shows in Toronto since 2017, the logistics of show booking and running New Friends DIY, the history of New Friends Fest, reflections on fests from the past years, details about New Friends Fest 2026 and the difficulties that New Friends DIY and many promoters are facing trying to book fests in our current world climate. We also discuss Egin's band Respire, their recent run of U.S. shows, reflections on their discography and news about what they've got coming up.
- 2 weeks ago1h 49m
Episode 342: Kellii Scott of Failure
Keith welcomes Kellii Scott to the show and we discuss the 2025 Failure documentary "Every Time You Lose Your Mind", moving to Los Angeles at 17 years old to become a rock star, early music influences and band experiences, Kellii's first tryout with Failure and subsequently joining the band. We also discuss early Failure tours including several with Tool, the writing of the band's landmark LP "Fantastic Planet", the difficulties the band faced at the time with their label and internally with addiction, Failure's 1997 breakup, Kelli's story of getting sober, the 2014 Failure reunion, the albums the band has released since reforming including their new 2026 LP "Location Lost" and much more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:36 Kellii Scott Interview - 5:37 - 1:40:43 Outro - 1:40:57 - 1:49:46
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
Episode 341: Travis Opal of hey thanks.
Keith welcomes Travis Opal back to the show and we discuss the bizarre email scam that led to Travis joining hey thanks., the release of their debut LP "Start/Living", life in the band since its release and how hey thanks. decided on a new direction for their upcoming LP "Avoidance." We also discuss the making of Avoidance, the creative process for the record, how Travis took on recording and mixing duties for the LP, the struggles of DIY bands and more.
- Jun 29, 20261h 56m
Episode 340: Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail
Keith sits down with Buddy Nielsen to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, the formation of Senses Fail and the band's quick rise to popularity after the release of their debut LP "Let It Enfold You". We also discuss the making of their classic LP "Still Searching", the debilitating anxiety and depression Buddy dealt with during this period of the band, the gripping story of how Buddy found internal peace and his own personal identity against massive odds, the Still Searching 20th anniversary and upcoming tour, navigating the unsure state of our modern world and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:59 Buddy Nielsen Interview - 5:00 - 1:56:43
- Jun 26, 202624 min
That's Fair Podcast - Episode 10 Preview: Billy Werner of Saetia
Check out this preview of Episode 10 featuring Billy Werner of Saetia. To hear the full episode, sign up to our Patreon for FREE at https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheNewScene That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 10: "It's For Anybody, But It's Not For Everybody" w/ Billy Werner of Saetia Keith and Nathaniel welcome Billy Werner to the show and we discuss how Nathaniel linked up with Saetia for a long term documentation project, some Saetia history, shows during the original run of the band vs. now, the supportive community that has formed around Saetia since their return, Billy and Saetia's history with the New York City venue ABC No Rio, charities that have been supported by the band through recent shows they have played, Saetia's recent gig at the Hollywood Palladium with Touche Amore and others, the making of 2025's "Tendrils" EP, what to expect from Saetia in the future, Billy's recent discovery and appreciation of the Grateful Dead, a run in with the law that made Billy realize it may be time to take a break from the DJ nightlife and more.
- Jun 22, 20261h 11m
Episode 339: Jebb Riley of There Were Wires / Teardrops
Keith welcomes Jebb Riley back to the show and we discuss some There Were Wires history, the release of the band's 2003 LP "Somnambulists", the band's initial breakup in 2004 and Jebb's post-There Were Wires bands Disappearer and Doomriders. We also discuss the new There Were Wires LP "Vessel", how the band started writing again, the creative process for the record, their 2022 reunion show, Jebb's newest band Teardrops, the making of their 2024 EP "Something To Cry About" and more.
- Jun 15, 20261h 17m
Episode 338: Doug Robinson of HELD. / The Sleeping
Keith sits down with Doug Robinson to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, joining The Sleeping at just 18 years old, the early days of the band, signing with Victory Records and the band's experience on the label. We also discuss the formation of HELD. by The Sleeping members Doug Robinson and Sal Mignano with Doug stepping into the guitar player and vocalist role, how the band linked up with Josh Eppard of Coheed and Cambria as drummer for the band, the making of their debut LP "Grey", the creative process and themes behind the LP, recording with Jon Markson, signing with MNRK Heavy, what's next for HELD. and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:13 Doug Robinson Interview - 5:14 - 1:17:25
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