The New Scene

Keith welcomes Craig Turner of Dad Hats to the show and we discuss growing up in Indiana, Craig's early band experiences including a grade school cover band, moving to Tennessee and the formation of Dad Hats. We also discuss the history of Dad Hats, the making of their new LP "wash. rinse. repeat." on Mind Over Matter Records, the band's creative process, Craig's personal history as an opera singer, learning sound engineering, self-recording Dad Hats' music, balancing time between family, the band and work as an attorney and more.

Keith welcomes Chris Simpson back to the show and we discuss family life in Austin, Texas, musings on spirituality, sobriety, tour stories from Mineral's reunion days, Mineral's final two Austin shows and final performance at Best Friends Forever Fest, Chris's thoughts on Mineral since the band has ended, Chris's post Mineral-band The Gloria Record and reflections from their time as a band, Chris's solo band Mountain Time, their 2024 LP "Dream Homes", Chris's upcoming solo acoustic Mineral tour, how Chris decided to do the tour, songs he has picked for the tour and the creative process behind developing them for the tour, what's next for Chris and his musical pursuits and more.

Intro - 0:00 - 4:51
Chris Simpson - 4:52 - 1:10:10

Keith welcomes Maha Shami back to the show and we discuss NØ MAN tour stories, recent pro-Palestinian movements in mainstream America and the punk/hardcore scene, our thoughts on American politics, Punks for Palestine benefits organized by Maha and other musicians from our scene, efforts towards the Palestinian cause that Maha pursues personally and through the music of NØ MAN, creating change through community, the making of the new NØ MAN LP "Between The Sword and The Neck", how Maha incorporated her own family and heritage into the record, the creative process behind the record and more. 

Intro - 0:00 - 5:06
Maha Shami Interview - 5:07 - 1:08:47

Keith welcomes Arjun Agerwala to the show and we discuss The Still Out, the band formed by Arjun and his friend and fellow producer Josh Stoddard, who made a name for themselves in and around New York City in the mid to late 2000's. Arjun and Josh re-formed The Still Out in 2021 and planned to remaster and re-release their debut LP but tragically Josh passed away during the planning. Arjun has now decided to continue on with The Still Out and they bring with them a newly re-mastered version of their debut 2009 LP "Crystallized". In addition to The Still Out, we also discuss Arjun's storied history of working as a producer and engineer in New York City, formerly at Stratosphere Sound Studio working alongside James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins and Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of Wayne, his current studio Popscream Music and much more.

Keith welcomes Philip Jamieson back to the show and we discuss the making of Caspian's 2020 LP "On Circles", some of the themes behind the record, life before and after the pandemic, how Philip settled into a new life in Beverly MA after the pandemic, memorable performances from Woodstock '99, how Will Benoit and other members of SOM inspired Philip and Caspian in the early days of the band, the making of Caspian's new self titled LP, the creative process behind the record and more. 

Intro - 0:00 - 5:33
Caspian Interview - 5:34 - 1:14:44
Outro - 1:14:58 - 1:28:39