The New Scene

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

Keith sits down with Itarya Rosenberg to discuss growing up in Bucks County, discovering the local scene, our early show-going experiences, navigating depression and institutions in his high school years and Itarya's early work in Legendary Divorce. We also discuss the formation of Low Dose, the band's history, the end of Low Dose and the beginning of Rid of Me, the band's history, their latest LP "Access to the Lonely", addiction, alcoholism, mental health and more. 

Artist Spotlight: Keith speaks to Tristan D'Graves from Incendiary Device about their new self titled LP on Bridge Nine Records 

Intro: 0:00 - 6:39

Keith sits down with Emma Boster to discuss growing up in Oregon, getting involved with the local scene and booking shows, early band experiences and the formation of Dying Wish. We also discuss Dying Wish's 2019 collaborations with Knocked Loose, signing with Sharptone Records, the band's extensive touring schedule post pandemic including tours with Limp Bizkit and Poppy, dealing with online criticism, standing by your beliefs despite the consequences, the making of Dying Wish's new LP "Flesh Stays Together" and more. 

Intro - 0:00 - 3:26

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

Keith sits down with Don Devore (Ink & Dagger/Frail) and Evan Weiss (Sparks/Lilys) to discuss the duo's efforts over the last decade to bring the Ink & Dagger 2025 discography reissue to life, preparation for the reunion shows, Ink & Dagger history, insights into the band's late front man Sean McCabe and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:37

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

Keith sits down with Jonathan Fuller to discuss family dynamics, discovering independent music, shifting music taste over the years, the beginning of Sleepytime Trio, the band's history, their early US and European tours with 400 Years, the initial hiatus of the band and the formation of Engine Down. We also discuss the history of Engine Down, band dynamics, their touring history, the formation and history of Denali and John's time with that band, the new Sleepytime Trio LP reissue "Memory Minus Plus Minus", their recent shows, their 2010 tour of Japan and more. 

Intro - 0:00 - 4:41

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

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

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

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