The New Scene

Keith and Tommy welcome Jim Ward back to the show to discuss his upcoming solo record "Daggers", the recording process, some themes behind the songs and what Jim has planned after the record release. We also cover more Sparta history including their classic LP "Porcelain", some stories from the band's past and present, a little At The Drive In history and more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Ryan Parrish to discuss growing up, discovering hardcore music, the early days of Hopesfall, Ryan's initial exit from the band and the story of how he reunited with the group years later. We also discuss Ryan's move to Nashville, his band Celebrity, stories from the road and his latest band In Parallel.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Stacy Hilt of The Casket Lottery and Coalesce to discuss growing up in Missouri, Stacy's history in music and discovery of the scene, the formation and early days of Coalesce, the meaning behind some of their songs and lyrics, tour stories, the infamous Wilkes Barre Fest incident and Stacy's departure from the band. We also discuss The Casket Lottery, their most recent LP, what's next for the band and video games we're currently playing.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Jimmy Rhodes of Burial Waves to discuss growing up in DC, discovering the scene and playing in classic bands such as The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, All Else Failed, Solar Powered Sun Destroyer, Black Clouds and almost drumming for the Dillinger Escape Plan. We also discuss Jimmy's new band Burial Waves and what they have in store for the future. Keith and Tommy also debut the Pop Culture Minute - where we discuss the hot topics of the week.

Keith and Tommy discuss our preferred Jersey boardwalks, the nightmare process of renting an apartment in New York City, tough living situations, the time Tommy threw a party in college so big he was almost run out of town and more.

Keith and Tommy welcome Scott Mellinger back to the show to discuss Zao's upcoming album "The Crimson Corridor", some more Zao history, the concept of "Ship of Theseus", Abnegation, relationships, retro gaming and a whole lot more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Jamie Mason and Jebb Riley of There Were Wires to discuss their history in music, the hardcore scene on Martha's Vineyard, the history of There Were Wires, their 2003 LP Somnambulists and it's re-release as part of the re-launch of Iodine Recordings. Keith also reveals to Tommy what's been on his mind these past few weeks.

Keith and Tommy sit down with our friend and drummer Luke Carmen to discuss his history in music and the Bucks County / Philadelphia scenes, his bands Life Sick Life, Demiurge, Nailed Right In and his current Post Rock project Monsters Eat People. We also discuss Luke's journey to becoming a yoga instructor under the teachings of Raghunath Cappo, life, philosophies, healthy practices and more. Keith and Tommy also check in to discuss our week and sobriety.

The Northeast Scene Podcast celebrates it's first birthday with recording artist and engineer Richie Taver, Mike Shaw of This Day Forward and Josh Brigham of Hopesfall. Keith and Tommy also discuss some of our favorite show moments over the past year.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Nathan Gray of Boysetsfire to discuss Nathan's upbringing in Florida and Delaware, the formation of Boysetsfire, their rise to world-wide acclaim, band ups and downs, their initial breakup and reformation. Nathan also discusses the abuse he faced at the hands of his Church as a child, how he first addressed it in his solo work and how he is now using that experience to help others. Keith and Tommy also check in with each other to talk about our bummer week.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Tara Mayer of The End of The Ocean and discuss Tara's musical background, joining forces with The End of The Ocean to record their debut LP "Pacific / Atlantic", touring Europe, life in COVID and their landmark 2019 LP "~aire". Keith and Tommy also check in to recap Valentine's Day.

In our 50th podcast episode Keith and Tommy celebrate over 10k downloads of the show and Keith debuts his new Beatles parody song. We also discuss why E Town Concrete are better than the Beatles, why the Beatles aren't good and also why the Doors aren't good.

Keith and Tommy discuss Tommy's recent teaching award, the recent passing of Keith's friend and our first one star review. We also catch up with Vadim Taver to discuss math, teaching on Zoom, Korn (again) and his upcoming solo record due out this fall. Last, but not certainly not least, we check in with Gary Shaw of This Day Forward to discuss his recent banning from the 90's Hardcore Facebook group.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Ryan Savitski and Brian Talipan of One Step Closer to discuss the proper pronunciation of Wilkes Barre, Ryan and Brian's musical history, the formation of One Step Closer, touring the U.S. and the world, straight edge and the band's upcoming debut LP "Lead to Gray". Keith and Tommy also check in to discuss family life, the podcast and read a new review.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Hans Particke and Corwyn Sandiford of German-based melodic hardcore band Chiefland to discuss their musical background, the history of Chiefland, the band's excellent debut LP Willdflowers, life in Germany and America, politics, COVID and what to expect next from the band. Keith and Tommy also check in to discuss family, life and read some listener feedback.

Keith and Tommy check in with Brad Truax of Interpol to discuss the Wu Tang Clan, Korn (again), the evolution of nu metal, the lasting legacy of the RHCP, hair metal bands, addiction, recovery, meditation and more. Keith and Tommy also share individual stories of the times they touched Van Gogh paintings.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Philip Jamieson of Caspian to discuss life in quarantine, Woodstock '99, navigating life in modern times, philosophy and politics. We also discuss Philip's post rock awakening, the formation of Caspian, band experiences throughout the years, their most recent Grammy nominated record "On Circles" and more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with recording engineer and musician Bill Sullivan to discuss his history in the Bucks County and Philadelphia scenes, bands he's been involved with, and his current work with Architects of a Broken Design and Upon Creation. We also discuss Bill's work as an audio engineer working with the likes of Kanye West and Kid Cudi and our mutual love of Candiria.

Keith and Tommy check in to discuss the approaching new year, recent guests, tv shows, dating and a whole lot more.

In Part II of our two part discussion, Keith and Tommy sit down with Anthony Green to discuss his initial departure from Saosin, the beginning of Circa Survive and the early days of the band, the meaning behind some of their songs, their recording process, Anthony's life throughout the years, our desire to one day see a This Day Forward reunion, songs we want Anthony to cover and what to expect from him and his various projects in the future. Keith and Tommy also check in to discuss Anthony and read some listener feedback.

In Part I of our two part discussion, Keith and Tommy sit down with Anthony Green of Circa Survive to discuss Anthony's early days in the Bucks County scene, Anthony and Tommy's high school days and the history of their first band: Audience of One. We also discuss the early days of Saosin, addiction, jail stories and a whole lot more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Casey Iodine to discuss the re-launch of his now classic label Iodine Recordings. We cover Casey's history in the Boston scene, touring with metalcore giants Converge, dealing with shady promoters and launching Iodine Recordings via the Ghost in the Gears comp. We also cover some of the inner-workings of the label, Iodine Fest, the bands Casey worked with, the label's demise and what to expect next with the re-launch. Keith and Tommy also discuss our top 5 Pennsylvania bands.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Egin Kongoli and Rohan Lilauwala of Toronto-based post everything act Respire. We discuss Egin and Rohan's history, the scene in Toronto, politics in Canada, the US and the world, addiction, recovery, the history of Respire and how the band navigated the recent dissolution of their former to-be label Holy Roar records. We also discuss the band's upcoming LP "Black Line." Keith and Tommy also check in with each other to discuss how Thanksgiving went.

Keith and Tommy welcome Pete Appleby of Renee Heartfelt back to the show to discuss the upcoming Renee Heartfelt discography, stories from the studio, the meaning behind some of their most classic songs, flying planes and what we've been listening to lately. We also get the scoop on what, if anything, we can expect from Renee Heartfelt in the future. Keith and Tommy also read some new emails from listeners.

Keith and Tommy sit down with each other to discuss the show, some recent and past guests, Twitter, the new President and politics. We also read some emails and feedback from our listeners.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Jim Ward to discuss his history in El Paso's scene, the formation of At the Drive In, their early tours, rise to legendary status following the release of Relationship of Command and we clear up some rumors surrounding At the Drive In's initial breakup and 2016 reunion. We also cover the formation of Sparta, the recording of their now classic LP Wiretap Scars, stories from the road (including getting thrown out of a bar for singing Coldplay), addiction, alcoholism, mental health and more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with fellow Bucks County native Kenny Vasoli to discuss his history in the Bucks County scene, the formation of the Starting Line, the band's history, their rise to popularity around the world and stories from the road. We also discuss Kenny's post hardcore band Person L and his current project Vacationer, his discovery of the world of electronic music and what to expect next. Keith and Tommy also check in to discuss conspiracy theories, new music we dig and Tommy's Costco pants.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Jonah Matranga of Far / New End Original to discuss Jonah's roots in the Northeast, moving to California, the formation of Far, the band's history and the recording of their landmark LP Water and Solutions. We also discuss Jonah's short lived but memorable all-star group New End Original, balancing life as a father and touring musician and Jonah's new LP. Keith and Tommy also discuss My Octopus Teacher and the current state of affairs in our country.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Nathan Ellis of The Casket Lottery and Coalesce. We discuss Nathan's early days in the Kansas City scene, joining Coalesce, recording some of their now classic records, life on the road and band ups and downs. We also discuss the formation of the Casket Lottery, their upcoming LP, parenting, the current state of affairs in America and life in general. Keith and Tommy also check in to discuss the recent passing of Eddie Van Halen and more.

Keith and Tommy speak with our friend Chuck Moran about classic shows we've attended, gig posters Chuck has made, Tommy and Chuck's college days and more

Keith and Tommy sit down with Keith Goodwin of Good Old War. We discuss Keith's early days in the Bucks County scene, his first band Days Away, the recording of their now classic 2005 LP "Mapping and Invisible World", band ups and downs and their eventual demise. We also discuss the formation of Good Old War, performing with Anthony Green and the Sound of Animals Fighting, life, addiction and more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with drummer Adam Morgan of Hopesfall. We discuss Adam's history growing up in Charlotte, discovering the scene and the formation of Hopesfall. We also discuss the approaching anniversary of the band's landmark LP The Satellite Years, touring Brazil, getting back together and releasing their latest and arguably greatest LP - Arbiter. Keith and Tommy also check in to talk through some minor difficulties we've experienced lately, read a new review and other random stuff.

Keith and Tommy sit down with musician, actor and punk legend Lee Ving. We discuss growing up in Philadelphia, Lee's history with Tommy's dad, discovering the punk scene in Los Angeles and the formation of FEAR. We also discuss hanging with John Belushi, performing on Saturday night live, Lee's acting career and more. Keith and Tommy check in at the end of the show to discuss Lee, Tommy's dad, Popeye's chicken and other random stuff.

Our guest for this week had to cancel so we called up Brendan Ekstrom from Circa Survive and Off the Beat Podcast and made him come on the show. We discuss coping with anxiety and depression, parenting, navigating life while sober, video games, podcasting and more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with multi-instrumentalist, member of Circa Survive and our friend: Steve Clifford. We discuss Steve's history growing up in Hamilton, attending shows in the northeast, dropping out of high school to go on tour and our experiences growing up in religious families. We also discuss the formation of Circa Survive, the creation of their landmark debut LP Juturna, their early tours and what to expect next from the band.

Keith and Tommy sit down with previous drummer of Royal Thunder and current drummer of new post metal outfit Moon Destroys: Evan Diprima. We discuss Evan's history growing up in Atlanta and his intro to the scene, some of his early bands, touring with Royal Thunder and teaming up with Juan Montoya to form Moon Destroys. We talk about the recording of Moon Destroy's debut EP Maiden Voyage, their song writing process, digital recording, skateboarding, life on the road, the lasting legacy of Final Fantasy 7 and more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with the front man of Jersey's own Blueskiesfade: Ian Kerner. We discuss the history of the band and their impact on the local scene and in the northeast. We also discuss their influences, classic shows they played, some of the difficulties they faced in the past and in the current day and the band's plans for the future. We also find out what Ian has been up to all of these years including potentially smuggling illegal goods out of a bar in Houston. Keith and Tommy check in at the end of the show to discuss Keith's recent Warzone dub, the latest scene gossip and the exorbitant price of beach Chipwiches.

Keith and Tommy sit down with... each other! We discuss what is going on currently in our lives, the show and some of our recent guests. Additionally, our good friend Pat McCormick drops in and we discuss shows he booked in Bucks County / Philadelphia, touring with Coheed and Cambria in their early days and more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with the front man of two of our favorite bands Renee Heartfelt and Memorial: Pete Appleby. We discuss Pete's early days in Chicago and his move to Richmond, VA where he discovered the scene and began playing in bands. We discuss his band Count Me Out, touring the US and Europe and the end of the band. We also discuss the formation of Renee Heartfelt, stories associated with the band and the many difficulties they faced including the limited support and roadblocks put in place by their former label. Finally, we discuss the formation of Memorial, some of the meaning behind the band and their songs and what Pete has been up to for the last decade.

Keith and Tommy sit down with accomplished musician, engineer and member of one of our favorites bands Gates: Kevin Dye. We discuss Kevin's early days in Michigan, his move to New York, working at Levon Helm's studio and the chance Kevin took sending Gates a demo to try out as their front man. We also discuss the beginning of Gates, the writing of their first LP, the stories behind some of their most iconic songs, Kevin's cancer diagnosis and his journey to recovery. Lastly we cover band fashion do's and dont's, Korn, Radiohead and a whole lot more! We also check with in with friend of the show Josh Brigham of Hopesfall to discuss Hum's first LP in 22 years: INLET and much to Keith's dismay we end up talking about math... again.

Keith and Tommy sit down with bassist extraordinaire, member of mathcore greats The Dillinger Escape plan and current member of rising stars Azusa: Liam Wilson. We talk about life in COVID, growing up in Philadelphia, discovering the scene and attending shows in the area. We also discuss some of Liam's early work with Starkweather and detail the story of how he joined The Dillinger Escape Plan. We cover Liam's years with Dillinger, the ups and downs the band experienced over the years and their final set of shows. We also cover a whole range of other topics including: our own personal life experiences, views about the universe, religion and higher powers, theology, universal field theory, meditation and Liam's current work with Azusa and Devin Townsend.

Keith and Tommy sit down with our friend and guitarist of one of our favorite Philadelphia bands Everyone Everywhere: Tommy Manson. We discuss life in the age of COVID, our day to day lives, video games we've been playing and discovering the scene in Bucks County and Philadelphia. We also discuss the formation of Philadelphia greats Everyone Everywhere, recording and releasing their now classic first EP and two LP's, tour stories and the time Keith made a ruckus at one of their shows. We also discuss some of the difficulties the band faced with their current label and get some exclusive info on what to expect next. Finally, we close with some final thoughts from Tommy D and get into some existential territory.

Keith and Tommy sit down with South Jersey legend and Mr. Into It. Over It. himself, Evan Weiss. We discuss life in the age of COVID and the current state of the world, how Evan discovered the scene at an Ashland Church gig, Bucks County and Philly shows and some of Evan's early musical endeavors including the Progress and The Funeral Bird. We also discuss how Evan created a fake band just to tour and catch a Hum reunion at Furnace Fest, the creation and early days of Into It. Over It., the recording of their debut LP "52 Weeks" and some of Evan's other work including Pet Symmetry and Their/They're/There. Finally we close by discussing our preferred sandwich spots in Philly, our favorite Jersey shores and the story of how Tommy lost his spleen in a skateboarding accident.

Keith and Tommy sit down with accomplished musician and New York City legend, Brad Truax. We discuss Brad's early days in the local scene in Tampa, the Florida death metal scene and his band Home which brought him to New York City. We also discuss living in New York City, its music scene in the mid to late 90's and early 2000's, tour stories, how Brad joined forces with Interpol, how he managed to learn their set with only a small window of time, touring with U2 and more. Finally, Keith and Tommy discover they have a lot of personal history tied to the date we recorded this episode (July 1) so we share those experiences and talk through them.

Keith and Tommy sit down for our first (almost) full band interview and our first post rock interview with Rishi Arora, Tim Cooper and Brian Vasallo of Signal Hill. We discuss the formation and early days of Signal Hill, the creation and inspiration behind their landmark 2009 LP "More After We're Gone", touring Australia and how the band has managed to stay together despite living on opposite coasts and now opposite continents. We also discuss everyone's musical history, entrance to the scene, memorable shows we've attended and a whole lot more.

Keith and Tommy sit down with Cory Brim of Glassing: recipients of our top record of 2019 nod for their LP "Spotted Horse" and one of our current favorite bands. We discuss Cory's early days in music, how he settled in Austin after spending time in Salt Lake City and New Orleans, how he initially struggled putting a band together in Austin and the formation of Glassing. We also discuss guitar tunings, gear and the secrets behind Glassing's unique and massive sound, current bands we love, the burgeoning post scene in Paris, our day to day lives and Cory's new project: Zyclops. Keith and Tommy also check in and discuss day to day anxiety, some recent videos we posted and read some reviews and comments from listeners.

Keith and Tommy sit down with guitar virtuoso and member of genre-defining bands Zao and Creation is Crucifixion: Scott Mellinger. We discuss Scott's discovery of the scene and some of the bands that influenced him early on. Scott also details his time in Creation is Crucifixion, the bands from which they drew inspiration the secret behind how they developed their extremely complex and unique sound. Scott also details his history in metalcore greats Zao, the trials and tribulations of the band, what they're up to now and what we can expect in the future. Finally, Keith and Tommy check in at the end to discuss the current state of the world and the show.

Keith and Tommy sit down with our longtime friend and front man of Philadelphia legends A Life Once Lost: Bob Meadows. We talk about the history of A Life Once Lost from their early days, to their rise to success, touring with Ozzfest, their adventures playing in Russia and eventual breakup. We also get the scoop on whether or not we can expect to see an A Life Once Lost reunion. We also discuss the glory days of Bucks County hardcore, the many now legendary shows Bob booked at Polanka Park, Siren Records and other venues and all of the great stories that go along with them. Finally, we discuss Bob's current band Mind Power and what we can expect from them in the future.

Keith and Tommy sit down with our good friend, virtuoso guitarist and South Florida hardcore magnate: Brendan Ekstrom. We discuss Brendan's early days in Maryland, how he discovered the scene, his work in 200 North and how he and the band ended up relocating to South Florida and then back to Maryland. Brendan also tells the story of how he joined This Day Forward and his experiences with the band. We also discuss the formation and early days of post-hardcore greats Circa Survive, the recording and release of Juturna and their major label experiences around the release of Blue Sky Noise. Keith also seizes this opportunity to ask Brendan some band do's and don'ts. Finally, we close out the discussion with the return of everyone's favorite game: WHO WOULD HEADLINE?

Keith and Tommy sit down with our friend and founding member of Philly mainstays Creepoid and Lovelorn, Pat Troxell. We discuss the Philadelphia scene in the mid to late 90's, train hopping to go record shopping, how Pat got a security job at Emo's in Austin by beating up the drummer of a prominent band, living in a tree house commune and wild Creepoid tour stories including getting banned from Music Hall of Williamsburg and headlining a sold out show there a few months later. We also discuss his current work in the electronic drugpop duo Lovelorn and rising Philly Noise Rock stars Plaque Marks. Finally, Keith and Pat discuss their mutual admiration of Philadelphia legends Ink and Dagger and talk about how it was to record the upcoming Loverlorn LP with Don Devore. We even get some exclusive Sean McCabe stories.