The New Scene

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.

The New Scene is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 381 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The New Scene, a music show with 381 episodes published.

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  Episode #353

  Episode 353: Jake Letizia of New Forms

  Sep 28, 20261h 5m

  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

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  Episode #352

  Episode 352: Stin of Chat Pile

  Sep 21, 20261h 17m

  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.

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  Episode #351

  Episode 351: Aaron Turner of Neurosis / Sumac / Old Man Gloom

  Sep 14, 20261h 22m

  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

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  Episode #350

  Episode 350: Dark Days Bright Nights Fest w/ Mike Taylor (PG. 99) and Paul H. (Persistent Vision Records)

  Sep 7, 20261h 11m

  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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  Episode #349

  Episode 349: Mike Ski of Brother's Keeper / The A.K.A.s

  Aug 31, 20261h 25m

  Keith welcomes Mike Ski to the show and we discuss growing up in Erie, PA, the hardcore scene that Mike help develop in the city, touring with Snapcase as a roadie, the formation and early days of Brother's Keeper, the band's experience on Trustkill Records and within the scene, some of the conflict Mike dealt with regarding the band, himself and his outlook on hardcore at the time, the final Brother's Keeper LP "Fantasy Killer" and the end of the band. We also discuss Mike's post-Brother's Keeper band The A.K.A.s, Mike's tattoo shop True Hand tattoo, the upcoming Brother's Keeper reunion shows, their experience recording new music and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:44 Mike Ski Interview - 5:45 - 1:25:03

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