The New Scene

Episode 225: Otto Wicks-Green of sleepmakeswaves + Artist Spotlight: M.U.T.T.

Keith sits down with Otto Wicks-Green to discuss growing up in the Hunter Valley of Australia and Ireland, the work / life / band balance, our history with post rock music, Otto's musical influences and his introduction to the original sleepmakeswaves. We also discuss Otto joining sleepmakeswaves, the logistics of being an Australian band, the band's first US and European gigs, their latest LP "It's Here, But I Have No Names For It", the meaning behind some of the songs, what's next for the band and more.

Artist Spotlight - John Jr. of M.U.T.T. - We discuss the band and their new EP "Dirty Deeds".

Episode 224: Jonah Matranga of Onlinedrawing / Far / Gratitude

Jonah Matranga returns to the show and we discuss our history with recovery, staying focused on the present, Jonah's recent move to Oregon, early musical influences and Jonah's early history of performing music. We also discuss Onelinedrawing, the origin of the project, their 2022 LP "Tenderwild" and how it helped us process the year 2020, the latest LP "Sketchbook" and some stories associated with the record, Jonah's recent collaborations with Sons of Alpha Centauri and their newest LP "Push", Gratitude, the history of the band, their self titled Atlantic Records debut, Far, the initial end of the band, Far's 2009 reunion and some of the difficulties they faced as a band.

Episode 223: Christian Lembach of Whores

Keith sits down with Christian Lembach to discuss growing up in South Florida, early music influences, discovering punk rock and hardcore, moving to North Carolina for college, leaving college to settle in Atlanta GA and Christian's story of getting sober. We also discuss the formation of WHORES, the early days of the band, recording the debut EP "Ruiner", signing with Entertainment One and the release of the "Gold" LP, how Christian made the band his sole focus after the release of "Gold", surviving the pandemic and multiple injuries, Whores' latest LP "WAR", what's next for the band and more.

Episode 222: Marc Byrd of Hammock

Keith sits down with Marc Byrd to discuss growing up in El Dorado, Arkansas and the difficult circumstances there, reconciling the past, early music influences, Marc's pre-Hammock band Common Children, their history, the end of the band and the formation of Hammock. We also discuss the history of Hammock, their debut LP "Kenotic", the trajectory of their music over the years, accidentally meeting Jónsi of Sigur Rós via Myspace and how that led to the first live Hammock performance, the 2012 double LP "Departure Songs" and some history behind the record, the making of the video for "Breathturn", the "Mysterium" LP written in remembrance of Marc's nephew Clark, the recent Hammock and Yellowcard collaborative LP "A Hopeful Sign", what's next for Hammock and more.

Episode 221: Buzz Osborne of Melvins

Keith sits down with Buzz Osbourne to discuss growing up in Montesano Washington, early musical influences, the formation of Melvins, the early days of a band, making a living as a musician and the Melvins lasting influence on bands like Nirvana, Soundgarden and Boris. We also discuss Melvins' time on Atlantic Records, firing Kurt Cobain from producing "Houdini", Buzz's insights on Kurt, Chris Cornell and the Seattle alternative scene, the Melvins latest LP "Tarantula Heart" and the unique way the band recorded the record, what's next for the band and more. 

Episode 220: Christina Michelle of Gouge Away + Artist Spotlight: HEAVYHEX

Keith sits down with Christina Michelle to discuss growing up in Florida, discovering the local scene, some of the difficulty Christina faced as a young promoter in Florida and being inspired to keep pursuing music by seeing Paint it Black live. We also discuss the formation of Gouge Away, the early days of the band, recording the debut EP, signing with Deathwish Inc., their debut on the label "Burnt Sugar" and some of the themes behind it, mental health, their latest LP Deep Sage, Christina's previous life as a teacher, the education system in America, mental health and more.

Artist Spotlight: Keith speaks with David Gastiaburo of HEAVYHEX about the band, their debut EP "Stare", signing with Bridge Nine Records and what's next for the band.

Episode 219: Thomas Barnett of Strike Anywhere

Keith sits down with Thomas Barnett to discuss his early days in the Richmond Virginia scene, early musical influences and events that shaped his political beliefs, the political landscape in America, the making of Strike Anywhere's latest EP "Nightmares of the West", band dynamics, performing at Over the James Fest with Avail and Snapcase, stories from the road and the 2010 van breakdown that resulted in the band scaling back and the members heading in different directions. We also discuss the law work Thomas does helping fight racial discrimination, workplace harassment and pharmaceutical industry misdeeds, the incredible story of how multiple drummers stepped up to help Strike Anywhere complete a European tour after their drummer Eric was injured, what's next for the band and more. 

Episode 218: Courtney Taylor-Taylor of The Dandy Warhols

Keith sits down with Courtney Taylor-Taylor to discuss his formative experiences with music, attending Jazz college, the story of getting kicked out of his first band which led him to form The Dandy Warhols, the early days of the band and getting signed to Capitol Records. We also discuss the recording of "The Dandy Warhols Come Down", performing and touring with David Bowie, the 2004 film "Dig!" which created a false rivalry between the Dandy Warhols and the Brian Jonestown Massacre, the Dandies new single "I'd Like To Help You With Your Problem" featuring Slash and the making of the video, what's next for the band and more.

Episode 217: Claudio Sanchez of Coheed and Cambria / The Prize Fighter Inferno

Keith sits down with Claudio Sanchez to discuss the Prize Fighter Inferno, the formation and history of the project, their current tour and how the passing of his grandfather re-ignited the project. We also discuss Coheed and Cambria, the early days of the band, some insight behind several of their records (The Afterman, Vaxis II and The Color Before the Sun) and the world of The Amory Wars, dealing with anxiety, what's next for Claudio's bands and more.

Episode 216: Aaron Stauffer of Seaweed / Ghost Work + Artist Spotlight: Stay Inside

Keith sits down with Aaron Stauffer to discuss growing up in Stillicum, Washington, the rise of alternative music and the scene in and around Seattle in the late 80's and 90's, Aaron's history with music, the formation of Seaweed, the band's history, signing with Sub Pop Records, their Hollywood Records debut "Spanaway", the follow up LP "Actions and Indications" and the initial end of the band. We also discuss Aaron's new band Ghost Work, how Aaron joined the band and the making of their upcoming LP "Light a Candle For The Lonely."

Artist Spotlight: Keith speaks to Chris Johns of Stay Inside to discuss the band and their new LP "Ferried Away."