Keith sits down with Mike Mare to discuss Mike's work in the photography world, the perils of work travel, growing up in Queens, early show-going experiences in New York City, Mike's band Destructo Swarmbots and the unusual circumstances that led to Mike joining Dälek. We also discuss Dälek's history and creative process, the 2011 hiatus, how Mike returned as co-producer when they reformed, Mike's band Holy Scum, their creative and recording process, the making of their 2025 LP "All We Have is Never", what's next for Dälek + Holy Scum, sobriety and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 3:57
Dälek Interview - 3:58 - 1:03:57
Outro - 1:04:12 - 1:11:10
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Repost - Episode 169: Kurt Ballou of Converge / God City Studio
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.
Keith sits down with Kurt Ballou to discuss the early days of Converge, recording their now legendary LP "Jane Doe" and the legacy of that record, the band's creative process, the early days of God City Studio, recording Cave In's "Until Your Heart Stops", the pedals Kurt makes via God City Instruments, the ins and outs of running a studio, Converge Bloodmoon, what's next for the band and more.
Guest co-host: Jeffrey Smith of Jeromes Dream. We discuss the upcoming Jeromes Dream LP "The Gray In Between" and what Jeffrey and the band have been up to since his last visit to the show.
Intro w/ Jeromes Dream - 0:00 - 12:41
Kurt Ballou Interview: 12:42 - 1:46:38
Outro w/ Jeromes Dream - 1:46:52 - 2:20:54
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Episode 301: Allen Epley of Shiner / The Life and Times
Allen Epley returns to the show and we discuss skiing, Line 6 Delay Pedals, the making of Shiner's 2020 LP "Schadenfreude", how the band learned to write together again after 15 years apart, playing 3rd guitar for Sunny Day Real Estate, Shiner's new LP "BELIEVEYOUME", the making of the record, navigating creative differences, Allen's post-Shiner band The Life and Times, his gear setup for the band, Allen's solo record "Everything", his band BirdHands, his podcast Third Gear Scratch and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:10
Shiner Interview - 4:11 - 1:15:43
Outro - 1:15:58 - 1:20:52
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Repost - Episode 167: Brent Rambler of August Burns Red
I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation.
Keith sits down with Brent Rambler, guitarist of metal giants August Burns Red to discuss Brent's early days in Lancaster Pennsylvania, his early influences (including the hardcore and post hardcore bands Thursday and Poison the Well), the early days of August Burns Red, solidifying the lineup with their current front man Jake Luhrs, their Grammy award nominated singles from "Found in Far Away Places" and "Phantom Anthem", life during lockdown, the band's upcoming LP "Death Below" on Sharptone Records, collaborating with Jesse Leach of Killswitch Engage and Spencer Chamberlain of Underoath on the new LP plus more.
Intro - 0:00 - 4:57
August Burns Red Interview - 4:58 - 1:05:17
Outro - 1:05:30 - 1:16:30
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Episode 300: Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line / Vacationer
The New Scene - Episode 300: Ken Vasoli of The Starting Line / Vacationer
Ken Vasoli returns to the show and we discuss relationships, marriage and having kids, the long road to maturity, The Starting Line, the making of their new LP "Eternal Youth", how the band decided to make a new record, their creative process and bands that influenced the new record. We also discuss Vacationer, their latest LP "Cherish" made in memory of Ken's late mother, the Vacationer creative process, meeting Blink 182 during the recording of their Self Titled LP and more.
Intro - 0:00 - 5:21
The Starting Line Interview - 5:22 - 1:17:13
Outro - 1:17:28 - 1:26:09
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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