The New Scene

Episode 167: Brent Rambler of August Burns Red

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 Places" and "Phantom Anthem", life during lockdown, the band's upcoming LP "Death Below" on Sharptone Records, collaborating with Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath on the new LP plus more.

Episode 166: Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam / Ways Away

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 Skeleton.

Episode 165: Anaiah Lei of Zulu

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.

Episode 164: Peter Mulders of Brutus

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.

Episode 163: Bill Conway of The Hard Times

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.

Episode 162: Sergio Vega of Quicksand

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.  

Episode 161: Cen of Soul Blind

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.

Episode 160: Jason Navarro of The Suicide Machines

Keith sits down with Jason Navarro to discuss the ska revival, seeing GG Allin on acid, the formation of the Suicide Machines, signing to a major label, overcoming band and personal struggles, J. Navarro and the Traitors, what's next for Jason's bands plus more.

Guest co-host: Joseph M. Edwards of Take Today.

Episode 159: Billy Werner of Saetia / Hot Cross

Keith sits down with Billy Werner to discuss growing up in NYC, early show experiences at CBGB's and ABC No Rio, the history of Saetia, Hot Cross, Billy's life after the bands, the Saetia reunion, what's next for the band and more. 

Keith also pays tribute to friend and Philadelphia musician TJ De Blois of Like Lions / A Life Once Lost who recently passed away.

Episode 158: Dan Hodsdon of The Callous Daoboys

Keith sits down with Dan Hodsdon to discuss growing up in Florida, moving to Atlanta, discovering the local scene, joining The Callous Daoboys, the recording of their breakthrough LP "Celebrity Therapist", the band's creative process, filming the band's music videos, streaming on Twitch, what's next for the band and more.

Keith also pays tribute to friend and musician Ian Kerner of blueskiesfade who recently passed away.