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The New Scene

Keith M / Iodine Recordings

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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93:58

Episode 316: Jordan Olds of Blood Vulture / Two...

The New Scene ·

2026/01/12

Keith sits down with Jordan Olds to discuss growing up in Denver, discovering the local scene, how a record store clerk turned Jordan onto "real" hardcore, moving to New York City to attend college and Jordan's early pursuits in film and stand up comedy that led to the creation of Two Minutes To Late Night. We also discuss the history of Two Minutes to Late Night, their cover songs that became popular during the pandemic, some backlash Jordan received from passionate Ink & Dagger fans for his

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70:15

Episode 315: Jami Morgan of Code Orange / Nowhere2Run

The New Scene ·

2026/01/05

Keith sits down with Jami Morgan to discuss growing up in Pittsburgh, getting involved in the local scene, the formation of Code Orange, signing with Deathwish Inc. for the release of their debut LP "Love is Love // Return to Dust", the band's creative process, their rise after the release of "I Am King" and their Grammy nominated 2018 LP "Forever", the making of their 2023 LP "The Above", the band's current hiatus and how Jami adjusted after the hiatus. We also discuss the formation of Nowhere2Run,

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67:11

Episode 314: Best of 2025 with Harper Boyhtari of...

The New Scene ·

2025/12/29

Keith shares The New Scene's Top Records of 2025 and we welcome Harper Boyhtari back to the show to discuss the past year, seasonal depression, physical fitness, getting older, Greet Death's 2025 LP "Die In Love" (our pick for top record of 2025), album influences, some of the writing process, Greet Death's 2025 tours and more.Intro - 0:00 - 1:56 Top Records/Shows of 2025 - 1:57 - 16:09 Greet Death Interview - 16:10 - 1:00:02 Outro - 1:00:16 - 1:07:11

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85:56

Episode 313: Chris Higdon of Elliott / Mirrorless

The New Scene ·

2025/12/22

Keith welcomes Chris Higdon back to the show and we discuss Elliott's history, the release of their 2000 LP "False Cathedrals", the circumstances within the band that led to a new lineup and the release of their 2003 LP "A Song In The Air", their return in 2022 after almost 20 years of inactivity, how they prepared for the shows, vocal warm up routines and Elliott's most recent tour. We also discuss Chris's new band Mirrorless, the recording of their debut self-titled EP, their recent tour with

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63:19

Episode 312: Ethan Lee McCarthy of Primitive Man /...

The New Scene ·

2025/12/15

Keith sits down with Ethan Lee McCarthy to discuss his career booking bands and the logistics of tour booking, growing up in Denver, discovering independent music, Ethan's early band Clinging To The Trees of a Forest Fire and some of their history. We also discuss the formation of Primitive Man, the history of the band, their creative process, the making of their most recent LP "Observance", Ethan's other band Vermin Womb, his solo noise project Many Blessings and more.Intro - 0:00 - 3:57 Primitive

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81:13

Episode 311: Akil Godsey of End It

The New Scene ·

2025/12/08

Keith sits down with Akil Godsey to discuss growing up in Maryland, his performance history in plays and with choir groups, discovering punk music via Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and his history with hardcore music. We also discuss the formation of End It, the ethos behind the band, the making of their debut LP "Wrong Side of Heaven", recording with Brian McTernan, End It's recent gigs with Blink 182, Akil's thoughts on Baltimore hardcore past and present, mental health and more.Intro - 0:00 - 4:12 End

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91:23

Bonus Episode 310: Ink & Dagger - "The Order" Recap...

The New Scene ·

2025/12/05

Keith M. and Nathaniel Shannon document a week with Ink & Dagger and the lead up to "The Order" - their 3 reunion shows at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, PA.Intro - 0:00 - 1:45 Ink & Dagger Recap - 1:46 - 1:31:23

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92:46

Episode 309: Nate Newton of Converge / Cave In / Old...

The New Scene ·

2025/12/01

Keith sits down with Nate Newton to discuss growing up in Virginia Beach, discovering the local scene through skateboarding, Nate's early bands Channel and Jesuit, early musical influences, and Nate's personal drive at a young age to become a touring musician. We also discuss how Nate joined Converge, writing "The Poacher Diaries", the band's dynamic and creative process as he wrote with them for the first time, joining Cave In, reflections on the band's recent European tour and the 2019 End

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97:14

Repost - Episode 132: Sam Boyhtari of Greet Death

The New Scene ·

2025/11/28

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation with Harper Boyhtari (formerly known as Sam Boyhtari)Keith sits down with Sam Boyhtari to discuss growing up in Michigan, the formation of Greet Death, their evolution in sound over the years, their creative process, signing with Deathwish Inc., their latest EP "New Low", life on the road, streaming on Twitch, gaming and more. Guest co-host: Josh Brigham of Hopesfall. Josh details Hopesfall's recent

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79:23

Episode 308: Mark Boulanger of Massa Nera

The New Scene ·

2025/11/24

Keith sits down with Mark Boulanger of Massa Nera to discuss growing up in New Jersey, their history with independent music, the evolution of our music taste over years, classic screamo and metalcore vs. newer versions of it, how Mark met their bandmate Chris at a show and the subsequent formation of Massa Nera. We also discuss the history of Massa Nera, the band's creative process, the making of their latest LP "The Emptiness of All Things" which began as a commissioned work about climate change

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99:55

Repost - Episode 236: Dustin Coffman of Glassing

The New Scene ·

2025/11/21

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2024 conversation.Keith sits down with Dustin Coffman to discuss Dustin's early days in music and early influences, moving to Austin and the formation of Glassing. We also discuss the history of Glassing, their creative process, early tours including one with This Will Destroy You, the writing of their 2nd LP "Spotted Horse" and the follow up LP "Twin Dream", their latest LP "From the Other Side of the Mirror", the

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64:52

Episode 307: Russ Daniels of North End

The New Scene ·

2025/11/17

Keith sits down with Russ Daniels to discuss growing up in Reading PA, moving to West Chester PA during college, Russ's music and guitar background, his history with post rock music and bands that have had an impact on us over the years. We also discuss the history of North End, the band's creative process, bands they have collaborated and toured with over the years including Signal Hill, Gates, Vasudeva and others, their latest single "Centerpoint", what's next for North End and more. Intro - 0:00

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94:28

Repost - Episode 226: Ryan Key of Yellowcard

The New Scene ·

2025/11/14

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2024 conversation.Keith sits down with Ryan Key to discuss growing up in Jacksonville, early music influences, leaving college and his hometown to pursue music, joining Yellowcard, the early days of the band, signing with Capitol records and their rise after the release of Ocean Avenue. We also discuss some of the difficulties Ryan and the band have faced over the years, the initial end of Yellowcard in 2017, Ryan's

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157:01

Episode 306: Dazzling Killmen with Nick Sakes and Ben...

The New Scene ·

2025/11/10

Keith sits down with Nick Sakes to discuss his early life in Arkansas, moving to Missouri, discovering punk and underground music, the formation of Dazzling Killmen, the band's early history, recording their debut LP "Dig Out The Switch" in a single day with Steve Albini and their breakup which occurred right before they were to tour Japan. We also discuss Nick's post-Killmen bands Colossomite and Sicbay, the recent reformation of Dazzling Killmen and how it came about, their recent run of shows,

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89:08

Repost - Episode 202: Itarya Rosenberg of Rid of Me

The New Scene ·

2025/11/07

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

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68:59

Episode 305: Emma Boster of Dying Wish

The New Scene ·

2025/11/03

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

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92:44

Repost - Episode 200: George Clarke of Deafheaven

The New Scene ·

2025/10/31

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.Keith sits down with George Clarke to discuss Deafheaven's recent tour with Coheed and Cambria, formative music experiences in our youth, the formation of Deafheaven and early days of the band, recording the band's first demo, signing with Deathwish Inc. and our relationships with drugs, alcohol and sobriety. We also discuss Deafheaven's breakthrough LP "Sunbather", the rise of the band after its

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87:18

Episode 304: Ink & Dagger - "The Order" with Don...

The New Scene ·

2025/10/27

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 Don Devore & Evan Weiss Interview - 4:38 - 1:28:18

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117:03

Repost - Episode 173: Dennis Lyxzén of Refused / Fake...

The New Scene ·

2025/10/24

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

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95:17

Episode 303: Jonathan Fuller of Sleepytime Trio /...

The New Scene ·

2025/10/20

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

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