The New Scene

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

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

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

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

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Sergie Loobkoff to discuss growing up in California, shows at Gilman St. and bands from that era, the history of Samiam, their time on a major label, forming Solea, the story of Solea's final LP "Finally We Are Nowhere", the formation of Ways Away, their latest LP "Torch Songs", what's next for Samiam and Ways Away plus more. Guest co-host: Andrew Low of The Jazz June / Post Skeleton. Intro w/ Andrew Low - 0:00 - 12:47 Samiam Interview - 12:48 - 1:32:57 Outro w/ Andrew Low - 1:33:10 - 2:04:00

Keith sits down with Tom Schlatter to discuss growing up in Toms River, NJ, discovering the local scene, the formation of You and I, band influences, their tour with Saetia and their final show. We also discuss Tom's post You and I band The Assistant, the band's history and extensive touring schedule, Tom's band Capacities and their recent gig at New Friends Fest, joining Saetia on guitar, Tom's most recent band Hundreds of AU, the recording of their latest LP "Life in Parallel" and the addition of new vocalist Brian Burdzy, the struggles of performing live and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:13 Hundreds of AU Interview - 4:14 - 1:07:13 Outro - 1:07:28 - 1:14:26

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. This is a repost of the 2023 conversation. Keith sits down with Anaiah Lei to discuss growing up in Los Angeles, Anaiah's early start in the world of music, touring the world with the Bots, leaving to pursue his passion for hardcore and punk music, drumming for Dare, the formation of Zulu, the early days of the band, their creative process and influences, the debut LP "A New Tomorrow", what's next for Zulu and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:42 Zulu Interview - 4:43 - 1:05:54 Outro - 1:06:08 - 1:14:51

Keith sits down with Todd Kowalski to discuss growing up in Saskatchewan, Todd's intro to punk and metal music, driving far distances to see bands, Todd's history as an illustrator, how he segued full time into music and joined Propagandhi. We also discuss the making of Propagandhi's 2001 LP "Today's Empires, Tomorrow's Ashes", the ethos of the band, how Todd developed his own beliefs, the band's latest LP "At Peace" and the making of the record, Propagandhi's creative process, the band's recent tour of Europe, Todd's Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai practices and more. Intro - 0:00 - 3:57 Propagandhi Interview - 3:58 - 1:05:16 Outro - 1:05:31 - 1:11:57

Keith sits down with Peter Mulders to discuss growing up in Belgium, discovering punk rock, Peter's early bands, the formation of Brutus, the early days of the band, recording of their latest LP "Unison Life", balancing personal and work lives, what's next for Brutus and more. Intro - 0:00 - 6:02 Brutus Interview - 6:04 - 1:14:10 Outro - 1:14:24 - 1:24:33

Isa Holliday returns to the show and we discuss moving to Belgium in her youth, discovering the local music scene, her early bands, the early days of Slow Crush, the band's rehearsal space and how they perfect their live sound. We also discuss one of Slow Crush's earliest gigs at Roadburn Festival, the band's creative process, signing with Pure Noise Records, the recording of their latest LP "Thirst", the themes covered in the record, prepping for shows, sleep schedules and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:52 Slow Crush Interview: 4:53 - 1:07:22 Outro - 1:07:37 - 1:16:37

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Cen of Soul Blind to discuss growing up in the Hudson Valley, early musical influences and discovering the local scene. We also discuss the formation and history of Soul Blind, recording with Will Yip, the band's latest LP "Feel It All Around", what's next for Soul Blind and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:10 Soul Blind Interview - 5:11 - 1:12:10 Outro - 1:12:11 - 1:18:27

Nathan Ellis returns to the show and we discuss the return of Coalesce, how the band reunited, preparing to play live again, band dynamics, their recent run of shows and the vinyl reissues. We also discuss The Casket Lottery, the making of their new LP "Feel The Teeth, some of the themes covered in the record, overcoming a back injury to play FEST, the work / life / band balance, running and physical fitness, dealing with anxiety and more. Intro - 0:00 - 3:42 Nathan Ellis Interview: 3:43 - 1:03:15

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Rob Pennington to discuss growing up and going to shows in Louisville, the history of Endpoint and By The Grace of God, touring the world, Rob's PhD and the work he does in Behavioral Science, Black Widows/Black Cross, Rob's latest band Jupiter Hearts and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:29 Rob Pennington Interview - 5:30 - 1:14:00 Outro - 1:14:13 - 1:25:39

Justin Pearson returns to the show and we discuss the current state of affairs in the world, politics in music and the documentary "Don't Fall In Love With Yourself" which details Justin's life and music. We also discuss the formation of Deaf Club, the history of the band, their creative process, the making of their new LP "We Demand a Permanent State of Happiness", Justin's band Satanic Planet with Lucien Greaves (The Satanic Temple co-founder) and the story of a show they played at the Indiana state Capitol, collaborating with Dave Lombardo and Mike Patton in Dead Cross, mental health, physical fitness and more. Keith also meets with Brian Amalfitano and we discuss his early life in Argentina, moving back to the U.S., discovering punk, hardcore and other experimental music, Brian's early bands and how he developed his own personal style on guitar. We also discuss the formation of Deaf Club, the band's dynamics and creative process, the making of their new LP "We Demand a Permanent State of Happiness", the Deaf Club creative process, Brian's record store Spinning Plate Records and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:36 Justin Pearson Interview: 5:37 - 1:23:09 Brian Amalfitano Interview: 1:23:10 - 2:22:20

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Kat Moss to discuss the formation of Scowl, the history of the band, their debut LP "How Flowers Grow", the band's creative process, their recent tours including a stadium run with Limp Bizkit, Kat's early inspirations, how she developed her personal style and more. Guest co-host: Gregg Peterson of Shy, Low. We discuss the band, their recent European tour, what's next and more Intro w/ Shy, Low - 0:00 - 8:19 Scowl Interview - 8:20 - 1:14:36 Outro w/ Shy, Low - 1:14:50 - 1:34:51

Keith sits down with Jason Farrell to discuss the internal drive to constantly be working, discovering hardcore and punk music through skateboarding in DC in the late 80's, the scene at the time, witnessing the rise of bands like Fugazi, Rites of Spring, and Dag Nasty, the formation of Swiz, the history of the band and their initial breakup. We also discuss the formation and history of Bluetip, signing with Dischord records, their tours with At the Drive In, the end of Bluetip, Jason's move to NYC and the formation of Retisonic, the Swiz reunion and their recent shows, their soon to be released band book "Swiz" and more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:04 Jason Farrell Interview: 5:05 - 1:22:11 Outro - 1:25:22 - 1:27:31

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Tiffany to discuss her early days of performing, the '87 mall tour and number one single "I Think We're Alone Now" that introduced her to the world, dealing with life in the spotlight, overcoming alcoholism in her family, her creative process, her new album "Shadows" and more. Guest co-host: Emily Whitehurst of Survival Guide. We discuss Emily's upcoming releases, recording her new LP and more.

The New Scene - Episode 293: Mike Taylor of Pygmy Lush / PG. 99 Mike Taylor returns to the show and we discuss daily happiness, band logistical challenges, the positives and negatives of self-managing a band, PG. 99's recent tour of Europe, their most recent reunion which began in 2017 and the current state of screamo music and the scene. We also discuss Pygmy Lush, how the band became active again, the making of their new LP "TOTEM" which was originally recorded in 2016 and just released for the first time, their recent Tiny Desk concert on NPR, Dark Days Bright Night fest which Mike curates alongside Paul Hansbarger of Persistent Vision Records and more. Guest co-host: Tommy returns for his annual visit to the show. Intro - 0:00 - 6:00 Pygmy Lush Interview: 6:01 - 1:05:13 Outro - 1:05:28 - 1:35:16

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Ryan Shelkett to discuss growing up in Maryland, discovering the local scene, his early bands Blank and Cross My Heart, the history of Liars Academy, life on the road, their final LP "Demons", its upcoming reissue via Steadfast Records, recording a solo record with J. Robbins and more. Guest co-host: Mike Doyle of This Was The Scene Podcast. We discuss podcasting, Mike's upcoming Lanemeyer reunion shows and more.

Keith sits down with Dave Collis to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, moving to Chicago to study audio engineering, booking shows in Chicago, careers in and out of the music business, Dave's early bands and the formation of Slow Mass. We also discuss the history of Slow Mass, band dynamics, their creative process, the making of their 2025 LP "Low on Foot" and more. Intro - 0:00 - 4:43 Slow Mass Interview: 4:44 - 1:01:32 Outro - 1:01:47 - 1:11:13

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Chris Wrenn to discuss the early days of Bridge Nine Records, how Chris leveraged a long-standing sports rivalry to fund the label, the label's breakthrough release of the first American Nightmare 7", Bridge Nine's growth over the years, how Ben Affleck ended up wearing Bridge Nine gear, what to expect next from Chris and the label plus more.

Keith sits down with Brittany Luna and Tim Hildebrand of Catbite to discuss their history with music, moving to Philadelphia, the formation of Catbite, the band's history, the correct definition of "New Tone" ska, dealing with criticism, the making of Catbite's latest EP "Doom Garden", collaborating with Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy and more.

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Thomas Sheehan to discuss Indecision tour stories, the "Indecision Curse", the formation of Most Precious Blood, the '02 Furnace Fest bible incident, almost playing Furnace Fest '22, navigating two Most Precious Blood lineups, Axe to Grind podcast, what's next for Most Precious Blood and more.

Keith sits down with Viggy Ram to discuss relocating from Toronto to the Bay Area in his youth, discovering the local scene, some of Viggy's early bands, nu-metal and its influence on late 90's and early 2000's hardcore and the formation of Drought. We also discuss the history of Drought, the making of the band's debut LP "Souvenir", overcoming mental health struggles, Viggy's work as an attorney handling public policy and much more.

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith is joined by Vadim Taver (This Day Forward / Poison the Well) and Nazareth Lamay (A&R - Columbia Records) for a full Furnace Fest 2022 Recap. We discuss the fest, highlight performances from Elliott, Slow Crush, Sunny Day Real Estate, Poison the Well, Quicksand and much more.

Keith sits down with Andrew Falkous to discuss Andrew's early history with music, getting inspired to play by attending the Reading Festival in his youth, his song writing and creative process, the new mclusky LP "The World Is Still Here And So Are We" on Ipecac Recordings, the making of the album which began in 2019, the making of the video for "Autofocus on the Prime Directive", the currency of scarcity in the music world, parenting, dating in modern times, Andrew's reflections on mclusky and his post mclusky band Future of the Left, getting punched in the face and more.

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Chris McLane to discuss the history of Stretch Arm Strong, their influences, the making of their landmark LP "Rituals of Life", its upcoming re-release on Iodine Recordings, their experience on Solid State records, the bands' breakup, Chris's life after the band and how he processed it, the reunion shows and more. Guest co-host: Peter Tsouras of Fairweather. We catch up with Peter and discuss the new EP's from Fairweather, Be Well and what's coming up for both bands.

Keith welcomes Harper Boyhtari back to the show and we discuss Greet Death's new LP "Die In Love", how the concept of the LP was shaped via personal experiences with death, love and other themes, Greet Death's creative process, their views on music as a career and the evolution of their own music, the making of their new video for "Country Girl", Harper's journey to discovering her gender identity, the difficulties of societal gender norms, mental health and more.

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith sits down with Jesse Barnett to discuss growing up in Southern California, how Jesse managed to start his career in music despite some difficulties in his childhood, the early days of Stick to Your Guns, Jesse's reluctance to become the singer of the band, the events in Jesse's life that shaped his political beliefs, how Jesse gives back to his community, Jesse's post hardcore band Trade Wind and latest band Ways Away, Stick to Your Guns' latest LP "Spectre" and more. Guest co-host: Tommy returns and we have our first long conversation since his departure from the show back in March of 2021.

Keith sits down with Matt O'Brien to discuss growing up in Holyoke MA, discovering the local scene, getting sober and moving to San Francisco, the formation of No Lights, the band's creative process, their 2023 LP "Dream Eraser" and more. Artist Spotlight: Keith sits down with Emmett Ceglia to discuss his bands Husbandry, Detach the Islands, Fluoride, Heavenview and more.

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith and Tommy sit down with Travis Shettel of Piebald to discuss growing up in MA and it's burgeoning scene of the 1990's, the formation of Piebald, life on the road, touring the world, their initial breakup and reunion and what to expect next from the band.

Keith sits down with Lemus Garcia to discuss growing up in Norwalk, CA, discovering punk and hardcore music, Lemus's early bands and the formation of Stateside. We also discuss the history of Stateside, their EP release via New Morality Zine, signing with Pure Noise Records, the making of their debut LP "Where You Found Me", touring with Anxious, One Step Closer and Koyo and more.

I'm reposting episodes that were taken down from Spotify. Keith and Tommy sit down with Greg Thomas of END to discuss surviving COVID, discovering the scene, the founding of Silver Bullet Studios, Greg's studio philosophy and methodology, performing with Shai Hulud and Misery Signals, the formation of END, their creative process, END's 2020 LP "Splinters From an Ever-Changing Face", what's next for the band and more.

Keith welcomes Tim Singer back to the show and we discuss his very early life in the Netherlands, his family's immigration to the US, Tim's intro to the world of hardcore and punk via New York hardcore and CBGB's, his fanzine Boiling Point and his early band No Escape. We also discuss Deadguy history, their reunion, the making of their new LP "Near Death Travel Services" and more. Keith also welcomes Dave Rosenberg to the show and we discuss his early history with music, discovering punk and hardcore shows at City Gardens, the formation of Deadguy, how the band carried on after the split of the original lineup, the reunion which was prompted by Decibel Magazine and the Deadguy Documentary film, a deep dive look into the new Deadguy LP "Near Death Travel Services" and more.

Keith sits down with Adam Turla to discuss Murder By Death, the struggles of a fully DIY band, preparation for the band's final tour, insights behind the band's final LP "Egg & Dart", their 2003 tour with Thursday that helped boost the band's popularity, their semi-major label push with the release of the 2006 LP "In Bocca Al Lupo", how Adam kept the band afloat after their label dissolved and how he and the band have persevered throughout the years, Murder By Death's plans after the final tour, insights on the music industry over the years and more.

Keith sits down with Dewey Halpaus to discuss growing up in Wasilla, Alaska, how Dewey and his friends kept their scene going after the local venue was shut down, meeting his bandmates in Anatomy of a Ghost and moving to Portland to try and make it as a touring band. We also discuss the history of Peer Pleasure Podcast, how the podcast signed with Equal Vision Records, Dewey's philosophy with the show and his guests, his time with Portugal. the Man, therapy, processing past trauma and more.

Keith sits down with Michael Gira to discuss his early life his early life traveling in Europe, Michael's introduction to punk rock in Los Angeles, the new Swans LP "Birthing", the creative process behind the record and inspiration behind some of the new songs, the upcoming Swans tour and details about its configuration, Michael's process for live performances and his views on musicianship, meditation and more.

Keith sits down with Rama Mayo to discuss the formation of Big Wheel Recreation, the history of the record label, working with contemporary labels with Boston at the time such as Bridge Nine Records and Hydra Head, BWR releases from bands such as At the Drive In, Jimmy Eat World and Piebald, DIY ethics, label ups and downs over the years, Iodine Recordings' history with BWR and how they teamed up for the Fastbreak LP re-release, the work Rama does in the cannabis business and more.

Keith sits down with George Hirsch to discuss relocating back to PA from Chicago, growing up in Philadelphia, his introduction to the hardcore scene and the formation of Blacklisted. We also discuss the early days of Blacklisted, life on the road, George's shifting views on the band and the hardcore scene over the years, reconciling with the past, George's new band Staticlone, their creative process, band influences, writing their new LP "Better Living Through Static Vision", why Blacklisted is currently inactive, what George has planned for Staticlone and more.

The New Scene - Ep. 279: Austin Kihn of Mind Over Matter Records. Keith sits down with Austin Kihn to discuss growing up in Michigan, discovering the straight edge hardcore scene, his early bands and leaving the touring life behind to start a tattoo shop. We also discuss Mind Over Matter Records, how the label was started by Austin releasing vinyl for Evergreen Terrace, the trial and error of Austin learning how to screen print records by hand, some insight into Mind Over Matter releases by The Juliana Theory, Bad Rabbits and others, what's coming up on the label and more.

The New Scene - Episode 278: Rocky Votolato (Suzzallo / Solo Artist / Waxwing) Keith sits down with Rocky Votolato to discuss getting sober, adjusting to life without alcohol, the genesis of Rocky's new band Suzzallo formed after the passing of his child Kienan and how the band became a creative outlet to channel his grief. We also discuss Suzzallo's creative process, the writing of their debut LP "The Quiet Year", collaborating with Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For a Cutie on the LP, Suzzallo's future plans, Rocky's early life in Seattle, his introduction to the music scene and witnessing the first Foo Fighters show, his early bands including Waxwing and some of their history, how Rocky transitioned to performing solo and more.

Keith sits down with Doug Sabolick to discuss PLQ MRX, the evolution of the band, the writing of their new LP "Cumgitsum" and the band's creative process, collaborating with Tristan Shone in Author & Punisher, the band's live show, our thoughts on band and tour dynamics, Ecstatic Vision, the beginning of the band, the early writing sessions and how Doug developed his voice, some A Life Once Lost discussion and more.

Keith sits down with Ryan Daniels to discuss growing up in Andover, Massachusetts and discovering the local scene which included the early days of influential bands like Piebald, Cave In and Converge, the formation and early days of Hassan I Sabbah and how the band quickly came together and recorded their first demos in Pennsylvania. We also discuss the tumultuous history of Hassan I Sabbah, the band's tendency to push buttons and cause a stir with their intense live performances, navigating some of the internal and external conflicts of the band, their breakup, how the band reconnected and pieced together the discography LP for Iodine Recordings, traveling internationally across Europe, Asia and the Sahara Desert, Ryan's solo work in Inland Years, the future of Hassan I Sabbah and more.

Keith sits down with Dave Lombardo to discuss collaborating with the Misfits and John Zorn, Dave and his family emigrating from Cuba to settle in Los Angeles, learning to play the drums, meeting Kerry King, the formation and early days of Slayer and some stories from Dave's time with the band. We also discuss collaborating with Mike Patton in Fantomas, Mr. Bungle and Dead Cross, meeting his wife Paula, collaborating with her on Venamoris, the making of their new LP "To Cross Or To Burn" on Ipecac Recordings, Dave's solo LP Rites of Percussion and more. Keith also meets with Paula Lombardo to discuss growing up in Canada, taking piano lessons and discovering her voice at a young age, and moving to Las Vegas to become a backup singer and tour with Wayne Newton. We also discuss Paula breaking off on her own in Nashville to try and become a singer/songwriter, moving to Los Angeles, meeting Dave Lombardo and teaming with him to write music once again as Venamoris, the making of their debut LP "Drown In Emotion" and the new LP "To Cross or To Burn", Paula's creative process and more.

Keith sits down with John Maiello to discuss growing up in Central Jersey, discovering the local scene, John's early bands and his decision to move across the country to Seattle and form his own band. We also discuss the earliest days of Dead Bars, how John wrote and recorded the first demo solo, the first Dead Bars show which inspired John to make the band his main pursuit, signing with No Idea records and becoming the last new band released on the label, the making of the new Dead Bars LP "All Dead Bars Go To Heaven" and more.

Jack Beatson returns to the show and we discuss west coast vs. east coast living, Foreign Hands band dynamics now that Jack lives on the west coast, the wide range of individual influences in the band that contribute to their overall sound, the collaborative creative process behind their debut 2024 LP "What's Left Unsaid", recording with Will Putney, the pre production and recording process for the LP, Jack's personal pursuit of hidden gem hardcore bands from the past, recent tour stories from Japan and Europe plus more.

Keith sits down with Jeremy Galindo to discuss growing up in San Antonio, TX, early music influences, the early days of This Will Destroy You, the release of their debut record "Young Mountain", the positive reaction it received upon release, the moment Jeremy decided to leave everything else behind and focus on the band and the sacrifices he makes for his art. We also do a deep dive on TWDY's S/T, Tunnel Blanket and Another Language LP's, the recent creative split within the band and how they will function moving forward. We also discuss Jeremy's new band You, Infinite with former This Will Destroy You bandmate Raymond Brown, their debut Self Titled LP, the creative process behind making the record and more.

Keith sits down with Mike Repasch-Nieves to discuss his early life in New York, New Jersey and Puerto Rico, moving to Boston, the formation of Junius, Mike's history with the band, his departure and the formation of SOM. We also discuss SOM's history as a band, their creative process and how it has evolved over the years, the remote recording process for their 2021 EP "Awake", SOM's "Faith" EP and how they decided to cover Depeche Mode, their latest LP "Let The Light In", the making of the record, overcoming self-critiques, the guitar gear Mike is currently using, the endless search for perfect tone and more.

Keith sits down with Don Devore to discuss growing up in Philadelphia, early music influences, the recent Frail reunion, their discography reissue, how Don updated his guitar parts for the reunion shows, the band's history and unique ideology and their initial breakup. We also discuss Don's first band with Sean McCabe: Mandela Strikeforce, how this band evolved into Ink & Dagger, the meticulous planning that went into every aspect of the band, the meaning and misunderstandings behind the vampire aesthetic, the making of their debut LP "The Fine Art of Original Sin" and the final Self Titled record, the passing of vocalist Sean McCabe, moving to Los Angeles, joining The Icarus Line on bass and appearing on their 2003 LP "Penance Soiree", collaborating with Kurt Heasley in Lilys, the 2010 Ink & Dagger reunion and more.

The New Scene - Episode 269: Luke Garro of Piebald + Artist Spotlight: The Phantom Eye Keith sits down with Luke Garro to discuss growing up in Connecticut, being inspired by the local scene, Luke's early days in music and how Luke joined Fastbreak by spontaneously jumping on the kit at one of their shows. We also discuss the history of Fastbreak, signing with Big Wheel Recreation, their recent repress of their debut LP "Fast Cars, Fast Women", In My Eyes, the history of the band, the story behind the cover art of their debut LP "The Difference Between" by Pushead, Piebald, how Luke joined the band, upcoming Piebald news and more. Artist Spotlight: Larry Hundertmark of The Phantom Eye. We discuss the band and their new EP "Cymatic Waves".