The New Scene

Bonus Episode 137: Chad Johnson (Furnace Fest)

Keith sits down with Chad Johnson to discuss growing up in the Caribbean, some early trouble that led to Chad changing his life and discovering independent music, Chad's label Takehold Records, working A&R for Tooth and Nail Records, the early days and history of Furnace Fest, the inner-workings of the fest and more. Keith also checks in to give you some helpful hints for navigating Furnace Fest and the bands he's looking forward to seeing this year.

Episode 136: Chris McLane of Stretch Arm Strong

Keith sits down with Chris McLane to discuss the history of Stretch Arm Strong, their influences, the making of their landmark LP "Rituals of Life", its upcoming re-release on Iodine Recordings, their experience on Solid State records, the bands' breakup, Chris's life after the band and how he processed it, the reunion shows and more.

Guest co-host: Peter Tsouras of Fairweather. We catch up with Peter and discuss the new EP's from Fairweather, Be Well and what's coming up for both bands.

Episode 135: Wes Eisold of American Nightmare / Cold Cave

Keith sits down with Wes Eisold to discuss the formation and early days of American Nightmare, their rise as a band and what set them apart, the burnout that led to the band's initial end, the formation and early days of Cold Cave, Wes's creative process and how learned to create on his own, Cold Cave's latest LP "Fate in Seven Lessons", the reunion of American Nightmare, what's next for the band and more.

Guest co-host: Cole Stockton of Easy Prey / Mall Walker. We discuss Easy Prey's latest LP "Unrest" and the recent vinyl re-issue of Mall Walker's debut EP. 

Episode 134: Anna Troxell of Lovelorn / Creepoid

Keith sits down with Anna Troxell to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, moving to Austin, the transition from Creepoid to Lovelorn, what Lovelorn has been up to, Anna's creative process, her story of recovery from anorexia and how this inspired her podcast "The Convalescent Flaneur", Anna's new hardcore band Mugger, what to expect next from her bands and more.

Guest co-host: Tim Brown of Loudsounds. We discuss the new singles from Loud Sounds and continue the recovery conversation with Tim's story of getting sober.

Episode 133: Jesse Barnett of Stick to Your Guns

Keith sits down with Jesse Barnett to discuss growing up in Southern California, how Jesse managed to start his career in music despite some difficulties in his childhood, the early days of Stick to Your Guns, Jesse's reluctance to become the singer of the band, the events in Jesse's life that shaped his political beliefs, how Jesse gives back to his community, Jesse's post hardcore band Trade Wind and latest band Ways Away, Stick to Your Guns' latest LP "Spectre" and more.

Guest co-host: Tommy returns and we have our first long conversation since his departure from the show back in March.

Bonus Episode 132: Sam Boyhtari of Greet Death

Keith sits down with Sam Boyhtari to discuss growing up in Michigan, the formation of Greet Death, their evolution in sound over the years, their creative process, signing with Deathwish Inc., their latest EP "New Low", life on the road, streaming on Twitch, gaming and more.

Guest co-host Josh Brigham of Hopesfall. Josh details Hopesfall's recent Satellite Years live set at iMatter Fest and lets us know what to expect next from Hopesfall.

Episode 131: Chris Enriquez of Light Tower / Spotlights

Keith sits down with Chris Enriquez to discuss growing up in NYC, classic gigs we've attended, the history of On The Might of Princes, joining Spotlights, touring with the Deftones, addiction, Chris's new band Light Tower, his creative process, what's next for the band and more.

Guest co-host: Joe Grillo of Her Head's on Fire / Garrison.

Episode 130: Tobias Grave of Soft Kill

Keith sits down with Tobias Grave to discuss his history with music, his struggle with addiction and recovery journey, the formation and history of Soft Kill, the band's DIY ethos, what to expect next and more. Guest co-host: Brad Truax of Interpol.

Episode 129: Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo

Keith sits down with Joey Chiaramonte to discuss growing up in Long Island, his history in music, early bands, the formation of Koyo, stories from the road, MMORPG's, what's next for the Koyo and more. Guest co-host: Nathan Gray of Nathan Gray and the Iron Roses.

Episode 128: Matty Mullins of Memphis May Fire

Keith sits down with Matty Mullins to discuss growing up in Spokane, Matty's early days in music, discovering he could sing while doing karaoke, auditioning for Memphis May Fire, moving to Texas to join the band, overcoming depression, stories from the road, the making of the band's latest LP "Remade in Misery" and more.