The New Scene

Episode 107: Arturo Barrios of Audio Karate

Keith and Tommy sit down with Arturo Barrios of Audio Karate to discuss growing up in Southern California, discovering the local scene, the formation of Audio Karate, touring the world, their initial hiatus and reformation, Arturo's post-Audio Karate band Indian School, life outside of music, what's next for the band plus more.

Episode 106: Michael Berdan of Uniform

Keith and Tommy sit down with Michael Berdan of Uniform to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, discovering the local scene, moving to New York City, addiction, sobriety, mental health, the formation of Uniform, their upcoming tour and more.

Episode 105: Brandon Williams of Chastity

Keith and Tommy sit down with Brandon Williams of Chastity to discuss growing up in Ontario, discovering music and the local scene, early influences, Brandon's early work, the formation of Chastity, their 2022 LP "Suffer Summer", sobriety, mental health, what's next for Chastity and more.

Episode 104: Dan Ozzi - Music Writer and Author

Keith and Tommy sit down with Dan Ozzi to discuss growing up in New York City, discovering punk rock, how Dan established his career as a writer and author, collaborating with Laura Jane Grace on her autobiography and the inception of "Sellout", Dan's latest best selling book. We also discuss the leadup to and release of Sellout, some of the bands detailed in the book and what Dan is working on next.

Episode 103: Walter Schreifels of Quicksand / Rival Schools

Keith and Tommy sit down with Walter Schreifels to discuss Walter's history in music, growing up in New York, discovering punk rock and hardcore, Walter's early NYHC days in Youth of Today and Gorilla Biscuits, the formation of Quicksand, their early influences, life as a major label band, the formation of Rival Schools, their debut EP "United By Fate", Walking Concert, Quicksand's 2012 reunion, their latest LP "Distant Populations" plus more. 

Episode 102: Travis Shettel of Piebald

Keith and Tommy sit down with Travis Shettel of Piebald to discuss growing up in MA and it's burgeoning scene of the 1990's, the formation of Piebald, life on the road, touring the world, their initial breakup and reunion and what to expect next from the band.

Episode 101: Simon Brody of Drowningman

Keith and Tommy sit down with Simon Brody of Drowningman to discuss growing up in Vermont, discovering the scene, Simon's early days in bands, the formation of Drowningman, life on the road, almost getting banned from Krazy Fest, addiction, recovery, Simon's post-Drowningman band The Scheme, Drowningman's unreleased concept LP "Best Record Ever" and what to expect next from the band.

Episode 100: Grady Allen of Anxious

Keith and Tommy sit down with Grady Allen to discuss growing up, discovering the scene, the formation of Anxious , the early days of the band, life on the road, their upcoming LP "Little Green House", the band's creative process, straight edge, Blink 182's self titled LP, plus more. Keith and Tommy also celebrate 100 episodes with some listener feedback and the Pop Culture Minute.

Episode 99: Serena Cherry of Svalbard

Keith and Tommy sit down with Serena Cherry of Svalbard to discuss Serena's history in music, discovering heavy music through gaming, the formation and history of Svalbard, dealing with online trolls, navigating depression,  maintaining our mental health, Serena's Skyrim-based solo project Noctule and more.

Episode 98: Will Benoit of SOM

Keith and Tommy sit down with Will Benoit to discuss growing up in Connecticut, discovering the scene, working at Hydra Head Records, Will's early days of recording, the formation of Constants, life on the road, the formation of SOM, their creative process, their upcoming 2021 LP "The Shape of Everything", founding Radar Studios, mental health, navigating depression and more.