The New Scene

Keith sits down with Michael Malarkey to discuss growing up in Ohio, discovering the local music scene, joining Shadyside as vocalist and touring with the band, the beginning of Michael's acting career, moving to London to study at London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, his first major stage productions, Michael's solo music, life during the pandemic, becoming vocalist for Burial Clouds, their debut LP "Last Days of a Dying World", recording the record, Michael's creative process, his first major recurring acting gig on The Vampire Diaries and more.

Keith sits down with Mike Hranica to discuss life on the road, daily rituals, mental health, joining the The Devil Wears Prada, embarking on a full time tour schedule directly out of high school, the evolution of the band's beliefs over the years, their creative process, some of the difficulties bands in general must face and overcome, The Devil Wears Prada's latest LP "Color Decay", the band's podcast, surviving the pandemic and more.

Keith sits down with Aaron Dalbec to discuss growing up in Massachusetts, discovering the local scene at the WAG, the early days of Converge, the formation of Bane, the band's history, writing their classic song "Can We Start Again", the band's initial breakup, the formation of Be Well, playing guitar vs. playing bass, surviving the pandemic, Bane's surprise reunion set for Stu Maguire and their official reunion announcement, what's next for Bane and Be Well plus more.

Guest co-host: Vadim Taver of This Day Forward. We discuss Vadim's new self titled solo record and more.

Keith sits down with Dennis Lyxzén to discuss his early work in music, the formation of Refused, the band's rise following the release of "Songs to Fan the Flames of Discontent", touring the world, recording their landmark LP "The Shape of Punk to Come", Dennis and the bands' influences, the origins of Dennis' ideology, the initial breakup of Refused, the formation of International Noise Conspiracy, their Rick Rubin produced LP "Armed Love", the band's breakup, the formation of Fake Names (featuring members of Minor Threat and Fugazi), their latest LP "Expendables", the Refused reunion, their performance at Coachella 2012, what's next for Dennis and his bands plus more.

Guest co-host: Chris Hornbrook of Poison the Well. We discuss recording "You Come Before You" and "Versions" in Sweden with Eskil Lövström and Pelle Henricsson, the band's performance at Furnace Fest 2022, recording and performing with Greg Puciato of The Dillinger Escape Plan, life during the pandemic and more.

Keith sits down with Chris LoPorto to discuss Chris's early work in music, the formation of Can't Swim, recording the band's debut LP, signing with Pure Noise Records, their first tour of Europe, life during the pandemic, Can't Swim's 2023 LP "Thanks But No Thanks", dealing with internet negativity, what Chris does during his downtime, what's next for Can't Swim and more.

Guest co-host: Simon Brody of Drowningman. We discuss the re-release of "Busy Signal at the Suicide Hotline", the band's recent performance at Decibel Metal and Beer Fest and more.

Keith sits down with Kat L. to discuss discovering punk rock and hardcore, early influence from Jawbreaker, Blink 182, Snapcase and Stretch Arm Strong, Kat's first band Road Rage, attending the final Bane show and how that inspired her to start FAIM, the early days of the band, surviving the pandemic, the band's latest and final LP "Your Life and Nothing Else", the band's recent breakup announcement, what FAIM has planned for their final year and more.

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.

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.

Keith sits down with Jesse Matthewson to discuss the history of KEN Mode, early influences including Today is the Day, signing with Escape Artist Records, life on the road and as a full time touring band, a negative Pitchfork review and some subsequent fan backlash to the band's 2015 LP "Success", life and mental health during the pandemic, writing the band's 2022 LP "Null", finding good food on tour and more.

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.