The New Scene

Episode 251: Julian Rosen of Common Sage

Keith sits down with Julian Rosen to discuss growing up in Staten Island, Julian's initial hesitation towards the arts and music but learning to embrace them via a children's theatre group, early show going experiences and discovering emo and post hardcore music. We also discuss Julian's early work in the band Davey Crockett and their evolution into Common Sage, recording and releasing the debut 2021 LP "It Lives and Breathes", signing with Equal Vision Records, teaming up with Geoff Rickly and Steve Pedulla of Thursday to record their single and the video for "Edin", working with producer Brett Romnes to record their upcoming LP "Closer To;", what's next for Common Sage and more.

Episode 250: Quinn Murphy of Love Letter / Verse

Keith sits down with Quinn Murphy to discuss growing up in Providence RI, navigating life as young child between multiple foster homes and relatives in New York City, discovering the scene via skateboarding, the formation of Verse, band influences, the touring life and the circumstances that led to end of the band. We also discuss Love Letter, the evolution of the band, recording the debut LP "Everyone Wants Something Beautiful", what's next for the band, mental health, reckoning with our past and current struggles and more.

Episode 249: Scott Vogel of Terror / Buried Alive

Keith sits down with Scott Vogel to discuss life as a touring musician, Scott's intro to hardcore and the scene in Buffalo at the time, early musical influences and Scott's early work in bands like Lost Cause, Slugfest and Despair. We also discuss Buried Alive, the formation of their band, their debut LP "The Death of Your Perfect World", the end of the band, Scott's move to Los Angeles and the formation of Terror, Terror's incredible 20+ year run as a band, their latest LP "Pain Into Power" with founding member Todd Jones, the Buried Alive reunion and return EP "Death Will Find You", moving from Los Angeles back to Buffalo, what's next for Terror and more.

Episode 248: Rodrigo Palma of Her Head's on Fire / Saves the Day + Artist Spotlight: Sons of Alpha Centauri

Keith sits down with Rodrigo Palma to discuss growing up in Chile under dictatorship rule, the Chilean Plebiscite, how Rodrigo and his family emigrated to New York, early musical influences, Rodrigo's band Empire State Games and some of their history, some of Rodrigo's other bands throughout the years including Judah Johnson, trends and changes in the scene over the years and joining Saves the Day as their bass player. We also discuss the formation of Her Head's On Fire, the band's creative process, the making of their new LP "Strange Desires" and more. 

Artist Spotlight: Nick Hannon of Sons of Alpha Centauri. We discuss the band and their latest LP "Pull" featuring Jonah Matranga.  

Bonus Episode 247: This Day Forward

Keith meets individually with each member of This Day Forward to discuss the band's recent reunion shows, how they decided to reunite, the leadup to the shows, their history and discography, the future of This Day Forward and more.

Vadim Taver - Guitar / Vocals
Mike Shaw - Vocals
Gary Shaw - Bass
Mike Golen - Guitar
Colin Frangicetto - Drums
Brendan Ekstrom - Guitar

Episode 246: Ben Jorgensen of Armor For Sleep

Keith sits down with Ben Jorgensen to discuss early musical influences, the formation of Armor for Sleep, recording the debut LP "Dream to Make Believe" and some struggles the band endured during the making of the record and after its release. We also discuss the making of their follow up LP "What To Do When You Are Dead", the band's rise in notoriety after its release, signing with Warner Brothers Records, their major label experience and first hiatus in 2009, their reformation, the band's 2022 LP "The Rain Museum", mental health, physical fitness and more.

Episode 245: David Yow of The Jesus Lizard

Keith sits down with David Yow to discuss growing up in Africa, the UK and Texas, early show going experiences including seeing Led Zeppelin in 1977, joining Scratch Acid as their vocalist, some of the band's history, their breakup and the formation of the Jesus Lizard. We also discuss the early days of The Jesus Lizard, recording the debut LP "Head" with Steve Albini, their time on Capitol records, their split release with Nirvana and some gigs they played together, the making of their new LP "Rack", David's acting career and recent roles in "I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore" and "Under the Silver Lake", what's next for the Jesus Lizard and more. 

Episode 244: Steve Von Till of Harvestman / Neurosis

Keith sits down with Steve Von Till to discuss his intro to metal, punk and hardcore, early musical influences, joining Neurosis and the early days of the band, living in San Francisco and how Steve ended up moving to northern Idaho. We also discuss Steve's solo LP "No Wilderness Deep Enough" and the new creative approach he took with the record, Harvestman, the history of the project, Harvestman's new Triptych series of LP's, Steve's label Neurot Recordings, the inner workings of the label, Steve's creative process, what's next for Harvestman, his upcoming solo LP and more.

Episode 243: Chuck Ragan of Hot Water Music

Keith sits down with Chuck Ragan to discuss moving to Northern California, parenthood, Chuck's job as a fly fishing guide and instructor and life as a father and husband. We also discuss Hot Water Music, some of the band's history, how the "Live at the Hardback" recording saved the band from their first breakup, life on the road, the circumstances that led to the band's 2006 breakup, how Chuck started performing solo, Hot Water Music's 2008 reunion, their 30th Anniversary tour with Quicksand and Tim Barry, their new LP "Vows", the making of the LP, reuniting with Brian McTernan as producer of the LP, the soundtrack Chuck made for the video game "The Flame and the Flood" and more. 

Episode 242: Chris Broach of Braid + Artist Spotlight: Soft No

Keith sits down with Chris Broach to discuss Chris's history with music, early influences, discovering punk via Minor Threat and skateboarding and the burgeoning emo scene in Chicago in the early to mid 90's. We also discuss how Chris joined Braid during the band's early days, their creative process, their landmark 1998 LP "Frame and Canvas" and the band's initial breakup shortly after its release, the reunions, Chris's solo music his new single "Shoulder Your Own" and more.

Artist Spotlight: Scott Signorino of Soft No. We discuss the band and their debut self titled EP.