Keith of The New Scene 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.

Going back to school to study World Religions just seemed like the right thing to do for Chris Simpson, the hugely talented solo artist operating under Mountain Time and formerly of the bands Mineral and later The Gloria Record. Mineral's influence and impact from the late 90's cannot be overstated from their albums The Power of Failing and then EndSerenading, before getting signed to Interscope Records and then promptly disbanding. Dream Homes is the new record from Mountain Time and it sprawls and inspires awe with walls of sound including horn and string sections and loose arrangements that Chris danced...

This week on the pod I’m joined by Aaron Stauffer of Ghost Work, and previously of Seaweed. We’re talking about The Pretenders debut S/T album. We also chat about being compelled to create, the genre tags new wave & grunge, Frank Kozik, and the term “young rock.” Aaron’s band Ghost Work have a new album Light a Candle For the Lonely out now. The group features members of Snapcase, Minus the Bear and Milemarker. 

Keith sits down with Aaron Stauffer to discuss growing up in Stillicum, Washington, the rise of alternative music and the scene in and around Seattle in the late 80's and 90's, Aaron's history with music, the formation of Seaweed, the band's history, signing with Sub Pop Records, their Hollywood Records debut Spanaway, the follow up LP Actions and Indications and the initial end of the band. We also discuss Aaron's new band Ghost Work, how Aaron joined the band and the making of their upcoming LP Light a Candle For The Lonely.

Keith from The New Scene Podcast sits down with Jeff Caudill to discuss growing up in Irvine, California, discovering the local scene, Inside Out live shows, Jeff's new band Low Coast, their latest LP Existing the Dream, and the band's creative process. They also discuss Gameface, the band's history, their evolution over the years, some early tours, the tragic loss of original drummer Bob Binckley, signing with Revelation Records, the initial breakup of the band, the reunion and more.