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The New Scene Podcast - Presented by Iodine Recordings. Host Keith M. brings you the most in-depth conversations with your favorite artists in the world of punk, hardcore, post hardcore, emo and all subgenres as we discuss life, music and everything in between.
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Keith welcomes Maha Shami back to the show and we discuss NØ MAN tour stories, recent pro-Palestinian movements in mainstream America and the punk/hardcore scene, our thoughts on American politics, Punks for Palestine benefits organized by Maha and other musicians from our scene, efforts towards the Palestinian cause that Maha pursues personally and through the music of NØ MAN, creating change through community, the making of the new NØ MAN LP "Between The Sword and The Neck", how Maha incorporated her own family and heritage into the record, the creative process behind the record and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:06 Maha Shami Interview - 5:07 - 1:08:47
Keith welcomes Arjun Agerwala to the show and we discuss The Still Out, the band formed by Arjun and his friend and fellow producer Josh Stoddard, who made a name for themselves in and around New York City in the mid to late 2000's. Arjun and Josh re-formed The Still Out in 2021 and planned to remaster and re-release their debut LP but tragically Josh passed away during the planning. Arjun has now decided to continue on with The Still Out and they bring with them a newly re-mastered version of their debut 2009 LP "Crystallized". In addition to The Still Out, we also discuss Arjun's storied history of working as a producer and engineer in New York City, formerly at Stratosphere Sound Studio working alongside James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, his current studio Popscream Music and much more.
Keith welcomes Philip Jamieson back to the show and we discuss the making of Caspian's 2020 LP "On Circles", some of the themes behind the record, life before and after the pandemic, how Philip settled into a new life in Beverly MA after the pandemic, memorable performances from Woodstock '99, how Will Benoit and other members of SOM inspired Philip and Caspian in the early days of the band, the making of Caspian's new self titled LP, the creative process behind the record and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:33 Caspian Interview - 5:34 - 1:14:44 Outro - 1:14:58 - 1:28:39
Keith welcomes Adam Franklin to the show and we discuss growing up in Oxford UK, discovering the local music scene, Adam's early songwriting process, early influence from MC5 and how that inspired his early band Shake Appeal, the end of Shake Appeal and the formation of Swervedriver. We also discuss Swervedriver's early history, their Peel Session recording, the making of their classic 1993 LP "Mezcal Head", label troubles and the shifting music scene that led to their hiatus in 1998, Adam's solo ventures Toshack Highway and Adam Franklin and Bolts of Melody, the 2008 Swervedriver reunion, their recent 35th anniversary tour for their debut LP "Raise" and more. Intro - 0:00 - 6:04 Swervedriver Interview - 6:05 - 1:22:58
Keith welcomes Jake Letizia to the show and we discuss growing up in Haverill, MA, Jake's background with music, interesting career paths he has taken over the years and joining New Forms on guitar. We also discuss the making of New Forms' 2023 LP "As Dust Collects", recording at God City Studios, signing with Iodine Recordings, the making of the band's 2026 EP "Nothing's Sacred Anymore", reflections on recent shows and fest appearances, the modern screamo scene, Jake's other band Cape Crush, their 2026 LP "Place Memory" and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:34 New Forms Interview - 4:35 - 1:04:46
Keith welcomes Stin of Chat Pile to the show and we discuss growing up in the Midwest, Stin's early musical inspiration formed by a found VHS tape of music videos, how Chat Pile came together over a group of friends' shared interest in music and a weekly bad movie night and the early days of the band where they pushed through the challenges of finding an audience and booking themselves on local shows. We also discuss the Chat Pile's rise to popularity after the release of their first two EP's and their debut LP "God's Country", the band's creative process including how they write and record, Stin's experience of becoming a full time musician in his 40's, Chat Pile's dynamic 2025 collaboration LP with Hayden Pedigo called "In The Earth Again", the making of their most recent LP "Who Loves The Sun" and more.
Keith welcomes Aaron Turner back to the show and we discuss Aaron joining Neurosis and the full story of how it came to be, the making of the new Neurosis LP "An Undying Love For A Burning World" and the recent first show they played together at Fire In The Mountains. We also discuss making a living in the arts, reflections on Aaron's previous life performing and touring with Isis, Aaron's band Sumac and their 2025 collaboration LP with Moor Mother called "The Film", Old Man Gloom and their recent performance at Fire In The Mountains and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:39 Aaron Turner Interview - 5:40 - 1:22:02
Keith welcomes Mike Taylor (PG. 99 / Pygmy Lush / Yr Screaming Youth) and Paul Hansbarger (Persistent Vision Records) to the show and we discuss Mike and Paul's personal history and how Persistent Vision Records teamed up with Mike's Show Booking Outlet "Yr Screaming Youth" to bring us the 3rd annual Dark Days Bright Nights Festival in Richmond, VA. We cover the fest's history, notable guests, the struggles and triumphs of fest booking and full coverage of this year's lineup, updates on Pageninetynine & Pygmy Lush, their recent performances at Roadburn Festival and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:50 Dark Days Bright Nights Interview - 4:52 - 1:11:27
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