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Episode 318: Dan Thomson of Lowheaven / Sparrows Jan 26, 2026

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Keith sits down with Dan Thomson to discuss growing up in Ottawa, discovering the local scene, early inspiration from the band Moneen, the formation and history of Sparrows and the end of the band in the wake of the pandemic. We also discuss the formation of Lowheaven, the recording of their debut EP and their new LP "Ritual Decay", the band's creative process, signing with MNRK Records, what's next for Lowheaven and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 3:14
Lowheaven Interview - 3:15 - 1:08:47
Outro - 1:09:02 - 1:13:57

Episode 317: Arthur Shepherd of Beinn / Errortype:11 / Saint Vitus Bar Jan 19, 2026

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Keith sits down with Arthur Shepherd to discuss growing up in Long Island, its developing scene in the 90's, the formation of Mind Over Matter, band influences, some of their history and leaving to form World's Fastest Car with Walter Schreifels. We also discuss the history of Errotype:11, Arty's band Instruction, their major label experience on Geffen Records, the formation of Beinn, the making of their debut LP "Perpetual Architecture", the founding of the legendary Saint Vitus Bar, the ups and downs of running the venue over the years, musings on the music industry and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 2:46
Arthur Shepherd Interview - 2:47 - 1:36:36

Episode 316: Jordan Olds of Blood Vulture / Two Minutes To Late Night Jan 12, 2026

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Keith sits down with Jordan Olds to discuss growing up in Denver, discovering the local scene, how a record store clerk turned Jordan onto "real" hardcore, moving to New York City to attend college and Jordan's early pursuits in film and stand up comedy that led to the creation of Two Minutes To Late Night. We also discuss the history of Two Minutes to Late Night, their cover songs that became popular during the pandemic, some backlash Jordan received from passionate Ink & Dagger fans for his cover of "The Road To Hell", Jordan's new band Blood Vulture, the making of their debut LP "Die Close" which was inspired by Bram Stoker's "Dracula" and other vampire media, their recent tour with Gwar and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 3:13
Jordan Olds Interview - 3:14 - 1:33:58

Episode 315: Jami Morgan of Code Orange / Nowhere2Run Jan 05, 2026

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Keith sits down with Jami Morgan to discuss growing up in Pittsburgh, getting involved in the local scene, the formation of Code Orange, signing with Deathwish Inc. for the release of their debut LP "Love is Love // Return to Dust", the band's creative process, their rise after the release of "I Am King" and their Grammy nominated 2018 LP "Forever", the making of their 2023 LP "The Above", the band's current hiatus and how Jami adjusted after the hiatus. We also discuss the formation of Nowhere2Run, the different artistic pursuits of the project including artist collaborations, film soundtracks, original music and touring blood raves.

Intro - 0:00 - 2:57
Jami Morgan Interview - 2:58 - 1:05:58
Outro - 1:06:12 - 1:10:15

Episode 314: Best of 2025 with Harper Boyhtari of Greet Death Dec 29, 2025

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Keith shares The New Scene's Top Records of 2025 and we welcome Harper Boyhtari back to the show to discuss the past year, seasonal depression, physical fitness, getting older, Greet Death's 2025 LP "Die In Love" (our pick for top record of 2025), album influences, some of the writing process, Greet Death's 2025 tours and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 1:56
Top Records/Shows of 2025 - 1:57 - 16:09
Greet Death Interview - 16:10 - 1:00:02
Outro - 1:00:16 - 1:07:11

Episode 313: Chris Higdon of Elliott / Mirrorless Dec 22, 2025

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Keith welcomes Chris Higdon back to the show and we discuss Elliott's history, the release of their 2000 LP "False Cathedrals", the circumstances within the band that led to a new lineup and the release of their 2003 LP "A Song In The Air", their return in 2022 after almost 20 years of inactivity, how they prepared for the shows, vocal warm up routines and Elliott's most recent tour. We also discuss Chris's new band Mirrorless, the recording of their debut self-titled EP, their recent tour with Shiner, band mechanics in the modern age and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:15
Chris Higdon Interview - 4:16 - 1:25:57

Episode 312: Ethan Lee McCarthy of Primitive Man / Vermin Womb / Many Blessings Dec 15, 2025

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Keith sits down with Ethan Lee McCarthy to discuss his career booking bands and the logistics of tour booking, growing up in Denver, discovering independent music, Ethan's early band Clinging To The Trees of a Forest Fire and some of their history. We also discuss the formation of Primitive Man, the history of the band, their creative process, the making of their most recent LP "Observance", Ethan's other band Vermin Womb, his solo noise project Many Blessings and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 3:57
Primitive Man Interview - 3:58 - 1:03:19

Episode 311: Akil Godsey of End It Dec 08, 2025

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Keith sits down with Akil Godsey to discuss growing up in Maryland, his performance history in plays and with choir groups, discovering punk music via Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and his history with hardcore music. We also discuss the formation of End It, the ethos behind the band, the making of their debut LP "Wrong Side of Heaven", recording with Brian McTernan, End It's recent gigs with Blink 182, Akil's thoughts on Baltimore hardcore past and present, mental health and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:12
End It Interview - 4:13 - 1:21:13

Bonus Episode 310: Ink & Dagger - "The Order" Recap with Nathaniel Shannon Dec 05, 2025

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Keith M. and Nathaniel Shannon document a week with Ink & Dagger and the lead up to "The Order" - their 3 reunion shows at the First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia, PA.

Intro - 0:00 - 1:45
Ink & Dagger Recap - 1:46 - 1:31:23

Episode 309: Nate Newton of Converge / Cave In / Old Man Gloom Dec 01, 2025

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Keith sits down with Nate Newton to discuss growing up in Virginia Beach, discovering the local scene through skateboarding, Nate's early bands Channel and Jesuit, early musical influences, and Nate's personal drive at a young age to become a touring musician. We also discuss how Nate joined Converge, writing "The Poacher Diaries", the band's dynamic and creative process as he wrote with them for the first time, joining Cave In, reflections on the band's recent European tour and the 2019 End Transmission tour, the upcoming Saddest Day Fest curated by Converge and how it was conceived, Old Man Gloom and some of the band's history, what's coming up with all of Nate's bands and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:25
Nate Newton Interview - 4:26 - 1:23:21
Outro - 1:23:36 - 1:32:46

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