The New Scene

Repost - Episode 170: Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.

Keith sits down with Spencer Chamberlain to discuss joining Underoath, the early years of the band, their rise to prominence following the release of their LP "They're Only Chasing Safety", Spencer's recovery journey, his creative process, Underoath's first self-produced 2022 LP "Voyeurist", Spencer's new solo work in slo/tide and more.

Guest co-host: Ryan Begley of There Were Wires. We discuss some TWW history, the reformation of the band, their upcoming LP reissue and more.

Intro w/ There Were Wires - 0:00 - 9:29
Underoath Interview: 9:30 - 1:14:41
Outro w/ There Were Wires - 1:14:55 - 1:41:02

Episode 302: Mike Mare of Dälek / Holy Scum

Keith sits down with Mike Mare to discuss Mike's work in the photography world, the perils of work travel, growing up in Queens, early show-going experiences in New York City, Mike's band Destructo Swarmbots and the unusual circumstances that led to Mike joining Dälek. We also discuss Dälek's history and creative process, the 2011 hiatus, how Mike returned as co-producer when they reformed, Mike's band Holy Scum, their creative and recording process, the making of their 2025 LP "All We Have is Never", what's next for Dälek + Holy Scum, sobriety and more. 

Intro - 0:00 - 3:57
Dälek Interview - 3:58 - 1:03:57
Outro - 1:04:12 - 1:11:10

Repost - Episode 169: Kurt Ballou of Converge / God City Studio

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.

Keith sits down with Kurt Ballou to discuss the early days of Converge, recording their now legendary LP "Jane Doe" and the legacy of that record, the band's creative process, the early days of God City Studio, recording Cave In's "Until Your Heart Stops", the pedals Kurt makes via God City Instruments, the ins and outs of running a studio, Converge Bloodmoon, what's next for the band and more.

Guest co-host: Jeffrey Smith of Jeromes Dream. We discuss the upcoming Jeromes Dream LP "The Gray In Between" and what Jeffrey and the band have been up to since his last visit to the show.

Intro w/ Jeromes Dream - 0:00 - 12:41
Kurt Ballou Interview: 12:42 - 1:46:38
Outro w/ Jeromes Dream - 1:46:52 - 2:20:54

Episode 301: Allen Epley of Shiner / The Life and Times

Allen Epley returns to the show and we discuss skiing, Line 6 Delay Pedals, the making of Shiner's 2020 LP "Schadenfreude", how the band learned to write together again after 15 years apart, playing 3rd guitar for Sunny Day Real Estate, Shiner's new LP "BELIEVEYOUME", the making of the record, navigating creative differences, Allen's post-Shiner band The Life and Times, his gear setup for the band, Allen's solo record "Everything", his band BirdHands, his podcast Third Gear Scratch and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:10
Shiner Interview - 4:11 - 1:15:43
Outro - 1:15:58 - 1:20:52

Repost - Episode 167: Brent Rambler of August Burns Red

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.

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.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:57
August Burns Red Interview - 4:58 - 1:05:17
Outro - 1:05:30 - 1:16:30

Episode 300: Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line / Vacationer

The New Scene - Episode 300: Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line / Vacationer

Ken Vasoli returns to the show and we discuss relationships, marriage and having kids, the long road to maturity, The Starting Line, the making of their new LP "Eternal Youth", how the band decided to make a new record, their creative process and bands that influenced the new record. We also discuss Vacationer, their latest LP "Cherish" made in memory of Ken's late mother, the Vacationer creative process, meeting Blink 182 during the recording of their Self Titled LP and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 5:21
The Starting Line Interview - 5:22 - 1:17:13
Outro - 1:17:28 - 1:26:09

Repost - Episode 166: Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam / Ways Away

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify.

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.

Intro w/ Andrew Low - 0:00 - 12:47
Samiam Interview - 12:48 - 1:32:57
Outro w/ Andrew Low - 1:33:10 - 2:04:00

Episode 299: Tom Schlatter of Hundreds of AU / Saetia / You and I

Keith sits down with Tom Schlatter to discuss growing up in Toms River, NJ, discovering the local scene, the formation of You and I, band influences, their tour with Saetia and their final show. We also discuss Tom's post You and I band The Assistant, the band's history and extensive touring schedule, Tom's band Capacities and their recent gig at New Friends Fest, joining Saetia on guitar, Tom's most recent band Hundreds of AU, the recording of their latest LP "Life in Parallel" and the addition of new vocalist Brian Burdzy, the struggles of performing live and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:13
Hundreds of AU Interview - 4:14 - 1:07:13
Outro - 1:07:28 - 1:14:26

Repost - Episode 165: Anaiah Lei of Zulu

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.

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.

 

Intro - 0:00 - 4:42
Zulu Interview - 4:43 - 1:05:54
Outro - 1:06:08 - 1:14:51

Episode 298: Todd Kowalski of Propagandhi

Keith sits down with Todd Kowalski to discuss growing up in Saskatchewan, Todd's intro to punk and metal music, driving far distances to see bands, Todd's history as an illustrator, how he segued full time into music and joined Propagandhi. We also discuss the making of Propagandhi's 2001 LP "Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes", the ethos of the band, how Todd developed his own beliefs, the band's latest LP "At Peace" and the making of the record, Propagandhi's creative process, the band's recent tour of Europe, Todd's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai practices and more. 

Intro - 0:00 - 3:57
Propagandhi Interview - 3:58 - 1:05:16
Outro - 1:05:31 - 1:11:57