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 pun...
Episode 254: Chris Simpson of Mountain Time / Mineral / The Gloria Record
Keith sits down with Chris Simpson to discuss living in Austin, how the city has changed over the years, our lives in sobriety, Mineral, the recording of their final LP "EndSerenading", their near major-label experience and the reasons behind the band's breakup. We also discuss the beginning of Chris's solo work with Zookeeper, the new creative approach Chris took while working on the material and songs they wrote over the years which became the new Mountain Time LP "Dream Homes", Chris's early involvement with Suburban Eyes, his post-Mineral band The Gloria Record, the Mineral reunion and more.
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Episode 253: Jeremy Gomez (Mineral) and Eric Richter (Christie Front Drive) of Suburban Eyes
Keith meets individually with Jeremy Gomez and Eric Richter to discuss their new band Suburban Eyes, the earliest incarnation of the band which also included Chris Simpson of Mineral and Kerry McDonald of Christie Front Drive, band influences, the recording of their debut self titled LP on Spartan Records and the future of the band. Keith also does a full deep dive with Jeremy and Eric on their personal history, Mineral, The Gloria Record, Christie Front Drive, Antarctica and more.
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Episode 252: Dave Masters of Signal Hill + Artist Spotlight: Take Hold
Keith sits down with Dave Masters to discuss growing up in Arizona, discovering the local scene, moving to Los Angeles, the formation of Signal Hill and the early days of the band. We also discuss the recording of their debut LP "More After We're Gone", the band's creative process, learning to work remotely after members moved to different places, the band's new LP "Discarded Futures", the process of making the record which included remote songwriting sessions spread out over years and several recording sessions in the UK and NYC, Dave's solo ambient work, what's next for Signal Hill and more.
Artist Spotlight: Jai Aronsen of Take Hold. We discuss the band and their latest EP "Stay Down".
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Episode 251: Julian Rosen of Common Sage
Keith sits down with Julian Rosen to discuss growing up in Staten Island, Julian's initial hesitation towards the arts and music but learning to embrace them via a children's theatre group, early show going experiences and discovering emo and post hardcore music. We also discuss Julian's early work in the band Davey Crockett and their evolution into Common Sage, recording and releasing the debut 2021 LP "It Lives and Breathes", signing with Equal Vision Records, teaming up with Geoff Rickly and Steve Pedulla of Thursday to record their single and the video for "Edin", working with producer Brett Romnes to record their upcoming LP "Closer To;", what's next for Common Sage and more.
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Episode 250: Quinn Murphy of Love Letter / Verse
Keith sits down with Quinn Murphy to discuss growing up in Providence RI, navigating life as young child between multiple foster homes and relatives in New York City, discovering the scene via skateboarding, the formation of Verse, band influences, the touring life and the circumstances that led to end of the band. We also discuss Love Letter, the evolution of the band, recording the debut LP "Everyone Wants Something Beautiful", what's next for the band, mental health, reckoning with our past and current struggles and more.
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.