The New Scene

Keith welcomes Josh Fiedler to the show and we discuss growing up in Latrobe, PA, Josh's early music taste, his first experiences playing music in local punk bands and the formation of The Juliana Theory. We also discuss The Juliana Theory's debut LP "Understand This Is A Dream", early tours, their Hellfest 2000 set that unexpectedly got cut short, the making of the follow up LP "Emotion Is Dead", band influences, their major label experience on Epic Records, Josh's new band LOWREV, the making of their debut LP "It's Hard To Lie To Strangers", news on the upcoming The Juliana Theory LP and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:44
The Juliana Theory / LOWREV Interview - 4:45 - 1:10:43

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.

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

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 - 5:04
Garrett Klahn Interview - 5:05 - 1:35:36
Outro - 1:35:51 - 1:52:32

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 - 4:57
Steve Austin Interview - 4:58 - 1:14:01