The New Scene

Episode 189: Marshall Gallagher of Teenage Wrist

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 music business and more.

Episode 188: Norman Brannon of Texas is the Reason / Anti-Matter Zine / New End Original

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 of the band's name, the major label bidding war for the band, their initial breakup and reunions, New End Original, touring with Thursday, trying out for the Foo Fighters, the Anti-Matter Comp, the future of Anti-Matter and more.

Guest co-host: Artist and Pitch Black front man Martin Munroe joins Keith for the first in-person recording since 2020. We discuss Martin's move to Oakland, some Pitch Black history, signing with Revelation Records and leaving music behind to pursue life as an artist.

Episode 187: Stephen Brodsky of Cave In / Mutoid Man

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 to make the move to New York where Mutoid Man was born. We also discuss the work Stephen does with BMG Music Group, Cave In's difficult major label experience, the making of Mutoid Man's latest LP "Mutants", the bands' recent addition of Grammy Award winning bassist Jeff Matz of High on Fire and more.

Guest co-host: My original co-host Tommy returns and we discuss Cave In's lasting influence, how the band got us into this world of music and more.

Episode 186: Mike Taylor of Pageninetynine / Pygmy Lush

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 pageninetynine band Pygmy Lush, the development of their sound, an update on that bands current status and some unreleased music, the first pageninetynine reunion in 2011, what's next for the band and more.   

Episode 185: Mario Quintero of Spotlights

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 NYC and starting Spotlights, the history of the band, their breakthrough 2016 EP "Tidals", touring with Deftones and Refused, their latest LP "Alchemy for the Dead", the themes behind the record, Mario's latest band Sisters and more.

Episode 184: Dave Nesmith of Bats & Mice / Sleepytime Trio

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, recording their debut LP with J. Robbins, reunions the band has played over the years, the formation and history of Bats & Mice, Dave's creative process, their upcoming LP and more.

Guest co-host: Stacy Hilt (Coalesce / The Casket Lottery). Stacy recently left the Casket Lottery to pursue other interests so we discuss his 25 year history with the band and what Stacy plans to do next.

Episode 183: Will Teague of Dosser

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 Maryland including Soul Glo, Brian McTernan, J. Robbins and Turnstile, traveling and booking shows in the old days vs. modern times, mental health and how Will channels his experience into the band plus more.

Episode 182: Dave Smalley of Dag Nasty / Down By Law / Don’t Sleep

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 with Ian MacKaye producing, leaving the band to go to grad school in Israel, getting the call from Bill Stevenson to join ALL, life on the road with the band and their extensive touring schedule, leaving the band, the formation of Down By Law, signing with Epitaph records, Dave latest band Don't Sleep, their latest LP "See Change" and more.

Guest Co-Host: Jason Camacho of Audio Karate. We discuss their new EP "A Show of Hands", some Audio Karate history, Jason's time away from music and more.

Keith also pays tribute to his friend and musician Terrence Walsh who recently passed away.

Episode 181: Jake Collinson of Judiciary

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 making of the record, what's next for the band and more.

Guest co-host: Dave Buschemeyer of Omen Astra. Keith catches up with Dave and we discuss his new bands, Omen Astra's debut LP "The End of Everything" and some upcoming news from New Day Rising.

Episode 180: Raygun Busch of Chat Pile

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 more.

Keith also recaps The Darling Fire's recent tour with Spotlights.