The New Scene

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  Episode 347: Jim Ward of Sparta 17.08.2026 1h 22min

  Keith welcomes Jim Ward back to the show and we discuss the new Sparta LP "Cut A Silhouette", the birth of the record beginning with Jim rediscovering music he grew up listening to, his own music and reconnecting with several of his former At The Drive In / Sparta bandmates, the creative process for "Cut A Silhouette", recording the record with J Robbins and the artists Jim collaborated with on the record including Frank Iero of My Chemical Romance. We also discuss Jim's history with At The Drive In, his thoughts and reflections on the band, the recent Sparta "Wiretap Scars" and "Porcelain" anniversary tours, the time Bono of U2 helped Jim in a time of need and more.  
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  Episode 346: Sergio Vega of Quicksand 10.08.2026 1h 28min

  Sergio Vega returns to the show and we discuss the new Quicksand LP "Bring on the Psychics", the creative and writing process behind the LP, recording the record with John Markson, the Bass VI, how Sergio has incorporated the instrument into Quicksand's sound and reflections on the Quicksand discography including the 30th anniversary of Manic Compression. We also discuss Sergio's early life in the Bronx, writing graffiti, discovering the local punk and hardcore scenes, reflections on his time writing and performing with Deftones, Sergio's new band Strict that he started with his wife Annette and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 5:16 Sergio Vega Interview - 5:17 - 1:28:04
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  Episode 345: Garrett Klahn of Texas Is The Reason 03.08.2026 1h 52min

  Keith welcomes Garrett Klahn to the show and we discuss his upbringing outside of Buffalo, NY, discovering the music scene in Buffalo via skateboarding, Garrett's early days as a musician playing fiddle in a local country western group, his early bands Struggle and Evergreen, joining Copper as their bass player, Garrett's exit from Copper and his move to NYC to join Texas Is The Reason. We also discuss the history of Texas Is The Reason, the making of their landmark LP "Do You Know Who You Are?", the initial breakup of the band, Garrett's post-Texas band The New Rising Songs, their major label record that got shelved for over two decades, the band's documentary "Endless Calls For Fame", Garrett's band Solea with Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam, the Texas Is The Reason reunions, their current lineup and current run of shows, what's next for the band and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:04Garrett Klahn Interview - 5:05 - 1:35:36Outro - 1:35:51 - 1:52:32  
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  Episode 344: Steve Austin of Today Is The Day 27.07.2026 1h 14min

  Keith welcomes Steve Austin back to the show and we discuss recent Today is the Day tours, their appearance at Mystic Festival 2026 in Poland, our appreciation of the Cavalera brothers, the making of the 2025 Today is the Day LP "Never Give In", the album's creative process and influences, Steve's new country LP "Marked Cards and Loaded Dice", Steve's history with country music and how he decided to make the record, reflections on how music has changed over the years and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 4:57Steve Austin Interview - 4:58 - 1:14:01
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  Episode 343: Egin Kongoli of New Friends Fest / Respire 20.07.2026 1h 25min

  Egin Kongoli returns to the show joined by Max Collins of New Friends DIY to discuss the history of the collective who have been booking and promoting shows in Toronto since 2017, the logistics of show booking and running New Friends DIY, the history of New Friends Fest, reflections on fests from the past years, details about New Friends Fest 2026 and the difficulties that New Friends DIY and many promoters are facing trying to book fests in our current world climate. We also discuss Egin's band Respire, their recent run of U.S. shows, reflections on their discography and news about what they've got coming up.
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  Episode 342: Kellii Scott of Failure 13.07.2026 1h 49min

  Keith welcomes Kellii Scott to the show and we discuss the 2025 Failure documentary "Every Time You Lose Your Mind", moving to Los Angeles at 17 years old to become a rock star, early music influences and band experiences, Kellii's first tryout with Failure and subsequently joining the band. We also discuss early Failure tours including several with Tool, the writing of the band's landmark LP "Fantastic Planet", the difficulties the band faced at the time with their label and internally with addiction, Failure's 1997 breakup, Kelli's story of getting sober, the 2014 Failure reunion, the albums the band has released since reforming including their new 2026 LP "Location Lost" and much more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:36 Kellii Scott Interview - 5:37 - 1:40:43 Outro - 1:40:57 - 1:49:46
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  Episode 341: Travis Opal of hey thanks. 06.07.2026 1h 1min

  Keith welcomes Travis Opal back to the show and we discuss the bizarre email scam that led to Travis joining hey thanks., the release of their debut LP "Start/Living", life in the band since its release and how hey thanks. decided on a new direction for their upcoming LP "Avoidance." We also discuss the making of Avoidance, the creative process for the record, how Travis took on recording and mixing duties for the LP, the struggles of DIY bands and more.
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  Episode 340: Buddy Nielsen of Senses Fail 29.06.2026 1h 56min

  Keith sits down with Buddy Nielsen to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, the formation of Senses Fail and the band's quick rise to popularity after the release of their debut LP "Let It Enfold You". We also discuss the making of their classic LP "Still Searching", the debilitating anxiety and depression Buddy dealt with during this period of the band, the gripping story of how Buddy found internal peace and his own personal identity against massive odds, the Still Searching 20th anniversary and upcoming tour, navigating the unsure state of our modern world and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:59Buddy Nielsen Interview - 5:00 - 1:56:43
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  That's Fair Podcast - Episode 10 Preview: Billy Werner of Saetia 26.06.2026 24min

  Check out this preview of Episode 10 featuring Billy Werner of Saetia. To hear the full episode, sign up to our Patreon for FREE at https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheNewScene That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 10: "It's For Anybody, But It's Not For Everybody" w/ Billy Werner of Saetia Keith and Nathaniel welcome Billy Werner to the show and we discuss how Nathaniel linked up with Saetia for a long term documentation project, some Saetia history, shows during the original run of the band vs. now, the supportive community that has formed around Saetia since their return, Billy and Saetia's history with the New York City venue ABC No Rio, charities that have been supported by the band through recent shows they have played, Saetia's recent gig at the Hollywood Palladium with Touche Amore and others, the making of 2025's "Tendrils" EP, what to expect from Saetia in the future, Billy's recent discovery and appreciation of the Grateful Dead, a run in with the law that made Billy realize it may be time to take a break from the DJ nightlife and more.  
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  Episode 339: Jebb Riley of There Were Wires / Teardrops 22.06.2026 1h 11min

  Keith welcomes Jebb Riley back to the show and we discuss some There Were Wires history, the release of the band's 2003 LP "Somnambulists", the band's initial breakup in 2004 and Jebb's post-There Were Wires bands Disappearer and Doomriders. We also discuss the new There Were Wires LP "Vessel", how the band started writing again, the creative process for the record, their 2022 reunion show, Jebb's newest band Teardrops, the making of their 2024 EP "Something To Cry About" and more.
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  Episode 338: Doug Robinson of HELD. / The Sleeping 15.06.2026 1h 17min

  Keith sits down with Doug Robinson to discuss growing up in New Jersey, discovering the local scene, joining The Sleeping at just 18 years old, the early days of the band, signing with Victory Records and the band's experience on the label. We also discuss the formation of HELD. by The Sleeping members Doug Robinson and Sal Mignano with Doug stepping into the guitar player and vocalist role, how the band linked up with Josh Eppard of Coheed and Cambria as drummer for the band, the making of their debut LP "Grey", the creative process and themes behind the LP, recording with Jon Markson, signing with MNRK Heavy, what's next for HELD. and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:13Doug Robinson Interview - 5:14 - 1:17:25
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  Episode 337: Travis Shettel of Piebald 08.06.2026 59min

  Keith welcomes Travis Shettel back to the show and we discuss Travis's life in New Orleans, what he's been up to since his last visit to the show, the current state of American life and the genesis of the new Piebald LP "Tales For The Rages." We also discuss how Piebald started working on new music after a long hiatus, the creative process and themes behind the record, mixing the album with Jay Mass, Travis's overall thoughts on Piebald and what the band wanted to achieve on the new LP, the making of the music videos for "Tales For The Rages", reflections on Piebald's history and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:57Piebald Interview - 5:58 - 59:26
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  Episode 336: Ralph Cuseglio of Rye Coalition 01.06.2026 1h 16min

  Keith sits down with Ralph Cuseglio to discuss living in Philadelphia, running, early musical influence from Michael Jackson and Prince, discovering independent music and early formative shows Ralph attended at ABC No Rio and other venues. We also discuss the formation of Rye Coalition, the band's early history, recording "On Top" with Steve Albini, the creative evolution of the band, notable tours with The Mars Volta and Queens of the Stone Age, their near major label debut "Curses" that was produced by Dave Grohl, touring with Foo Fighters, their recent reunion and upcoming performance at Caterwaul Fest and more.     Intro - 0:00 - 5:03Rye Coalition Interview - 5:04 - 1:08:25Outro - 1:08:40 - 1:16:44
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  Episode 335: Josh Jakubowski of Neil Perry / Hot Cross 25.05.2026 59min

  Keith sits down with Josh Jakubowski to discuss growing up in Freehold, New Jersey, discovering the local scene, the formation of Neil Perry, the landscape of the screamo scene at the time and Neil Perry's place in it, joining Joshua Fit for Battle on guitar, Josh's short lived but impactful band The Now and some of their history, the acoustic duo of Josh and Vadim Taver in the band Superstitions of the Sky, Josh's post Neil Perry band Hot Cross formed with members of Saetia, Josh's engineering work, what's next for Neil Perry and more. Intro - 0:00 - 3:44Josh Jakubowski Interview - 3:45 - 59:49
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  Episode 334: Marc Byrd of Hammock 18.05.2026 1h 36min

  Keith welcomes Marc Byrd back to the show and we discuss Hammock's new LP "The Second Coming Was a Moonrise", insights behind the creative process for the record, collaborating with Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips on "Chemicals Make You Small" and the interesting story behind the title of the record. We also discuss Marc's previous upbringing in a strict fundamentalist Christian household, grappling with his history and developing an individual belief system in modern times, sobriety, the Cure's influence on Hammock, the current studio spaces the band is working out of,  life occurrences Marc and Andrew have survived (including a tornado and flood), how these have influenced Hammock's music and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:19Marc Byrd Interview - 4:20 - 1:29:48Outro - 1:30:02 - 1:36:21
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  That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 09: I Can't Do This Anymore 14.05.2026 1h 23min

  To celebrate Keith's 9 years of sobriety, we offer you these two individual stories of people getting their lives together. Keith tells his story of sinking into addiction and how he climbed out of it. Nathaniel tells the story of his descent into alcoholism and how he cut back and improved his life. We hope these stories can offer help for anyone out there struggling with similar issues.
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  Episode 333: Joey Chiaramonte of Koyo 11.05.2026 1h 11min

  Keith welcomes Joey Chiaramonte back to the show and we discuss Koyo's hectic run of touring since the release of their debut LP "Would You Miss It?", some insights behind the record, the making of their new LP "Barely Here", how the band managed to demo the album while away on tour, Joey's vocal recording process, staying true to the band and audience vs. creative expansion, the wild backyard video shoot for "Irreversible", the balance of band life vs. home life, reflections on the triple headliner tour with Anxious and One Step Closer, Joey's recent move from New York to Los Angeles and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:24Koyo Interview - 4:25 - 1:11:43
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  Episode 332: Piper Ferrari of Roman Candle 04.05.2026 1h 8min

  Keith sits down with Piper Ferrari to discuss growing up in Las Vegas, discovering the local scene, how it has developed over the last decade, dealing with gatekeepers and Piper's early band sowithout. We also discuss the formation of Roman Candle, the early days of the band, the viral TikTok moment that thrust them into notoriety, the making of their debut LP "Unadulterated", the central themes behind the record, the band's creative process, what's next for Roman Candle and more. Intro- 0:00 - 3:23Roman Candle Interview - 3:24 - 58:48Outro - 59:03 - 1:08:31
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  Episode 331: Daniel Danger of The Saddest Landscape 27.04.2026 1h 10min

  Keith sits down with Daniel Danger to discuss growing up in central Massachusetts, discovering independent music, finding early inspiration in Plow United, Daniel's work as an illustrator and poster designs he has made for Nine Inch Nails, The Cure and other bands. We also discuss the chance meeting that led to Daniel joining The Saddest Landscape, the making of their new double LP "Alone With Heaven" which spanned a decade, several producers including Steve Albini, many personal hurdles and a reset to remake the entire LP, Daniel's solo LP "The Casper Mask" and more.  Intro - 0:00 - 3:13The Saddest Landscape Interview - 3:14 - 1:10:11
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  That's Fair Podcast - Episode 4 Preview: Nick Sakes of Dazzling Killmen 22.04.2026 22min

  That's Fair w/ Keith & Nathaniel - Episode 04 Preview: How Does One Be In a Band Like This? w/ Nick Sakes of Dazzling Killmen Keith & Nathaniel welcome Nick Sakes of the Dazzling Killmen to the show. Dazzling Killmen recently reunited for a tour of the U.S. and Nick has found himself at a personal crossroads: with renewed interest in the band and more tours on the way - how does Nick balance the band with his work life? Will he step into the unknown and take on the life of a touring musician once again? Join us as we work through this topic and more with Nick. Check out this episode preview and then sign up for the New Scene Patreon to hear the full episode free of charge. https://www.patreon.com/c/TheNewScene