Off the Beaten Clef

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we welcome on Eric and Mitch of Three Feather Records on. We discuss Midwest Record Store Crawl, an exciting event happening in the Dayton / Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky area on May 24th and 25th - this upcoming weekend! We chat about the event and what to expect, as well as the origin of Three Feather Records - and the best place to see a show. Thank you so much to Eric and Mitch for joining us this week and making it such a blast to be apart of something so cool. To check out Three Feathers Records on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok To check out the Midwest Record Store Crawl page on InstagramIntro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music) used with permission from the band. Follow Us on Instagram / TikTokJoin the Discord Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we break down Porter Robinson's Discography with the help of Benjy - who has taken the time to make us an Ultimate Mixtape - available here on Spotify.Listen along and let us know what you guys think! For the "100% In the Bitch" Sample - LINK HERETrack List:Say My NameUnison100% In The BitchLanguageEasySad MachineFlickerGoodbye To A WorldShelter ft. MadeonGhost VoicesLifelikeWind TemposMusicianSomething ComfortingKnock Yourself Out XDCheerleaderRussian RouletteFollow Us on Instagram / TikTokJoin the Discord Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody and Dil take a deeper look into one of the generational bands of our lifetime - blink-182. In this four part series, we will be diving into the three piece band from the very beginning to where they are today. In part two of the series, we cover the legendary three album run of Enema of the State, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, and Untitled - with the side project Boxcar Racer in between. What's your favorite song from this era? Let us know in the comments, social media, or discord!Follow Us on Instagram / TikTokJoin the Discord Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef!This week, we welcome Keanu of the brand new project, Kiki. Kiki is self described as "indie rock from the center of California." We get to chat about the excitement of a new project after his previous project Le Wolves, and his pursuit for good vibes. Thank you to the vibe tech Keanu for joining us this week!To check out Kiki on ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Spotify⁠ / ⁠Apple Music⁠Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠TikTok⁠Join the ⁠Discord⁠ Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody and Dil take a deeper look into one of the generational bands of our lifetime - blink-182. In a four part series, we will be diving into the three piece band from the very beginning to where they are today. In this episode, we cover the early years - from their first demo, first bands names, and all the way to their Major Label debut - Dude Ranch. What's your favorite song from this era? Let us know in the comments, social media, or discord!Next week we will be covering 1999-2004, a big era for the band. So join along with us!Follow Us on Instagram / TikTokJoin the Discord Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we bring back the radio show to showcase some of our favorite new tracks! We took to discord and our Instagram to have some of our followers and friends add some tracks to make this a longer radio episode than normal - with them making “caller requests.” The biggest part of the episode is, though, is a BRAND NEW song from the band Pretty Sure featured on the episode - showcasing their song “Heights” coming out 5/2. It's an exclusive listen to a track that is coming out in a few weeks, and we are very appreciative of the opportunity to show off one of our favorite up and coming Ohio bands. Check them out on Instagram / Spotify / Apple Music.Caller requests:Louie - New Beastly by VulfpeckKev - Harvester of Sorrow by MetallicaJeremie - Never Enough by TurnstileBen - Love You Til I'm Dead by Rezz, GrabbitzCody:Say I… by Dexter and the MoonrocksNitrous Oxide by Offset VisionIn The Paint by Mitchell FergusonDil:You Ominously End by Arms LengthHead Bop by Chain Jump Scare by Touchdown JesusFollow Us on Instagram / TikTokJoin the Discord Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we have an exciting new band from Fresno, California - SEETHRU on to discuss their S/T EP from February 28th. We talk about their bands origins, how the EP got made, and walk through the six song EP track by track. Thanks to Logan, Zach, Ron and Luke from SEETHRU for joining us this week! Light up a cig and get psyched on one of the best EP's so far this year. Check out SEETHRU's S/T EP out now on Apple Music / SpotifyCheck out SEETHRU on Instagram Follow Us on Instagram / TikTokJoin the Discord Thanks for listening!

This week, Cody walks us through his personal songwriting process. He shows us early work tapes, demos, and final masters (including a remix) of his song Not Today - from it's origins, changes made along the way, to the final master. It's an incredibly exciting episode for music nerds, getting behind the scenes of one man's songwriting process and all the thought and work that goes into it. We hope you enjoy! To listen to Not Today by Cody Garrett on Spotify / Apple Music To listen to Not Today (Nathan Mathura Remix) on Spotify / Apple Music Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Well, saddle up, partner! On this here episode of OTBC, we are playing Yeehaw or Yeenaw. Dil and Kevin rounded up non-country songs and Cody is givin' 'em a listen. He is decidin' if they're country enough to ride the trail—or if they're just all hat and no cattle. To listen along on Spotify / Apple Music Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody, Kev and Dil bring back their holiday playlist! We have been adding worse and worse holiday songs to the playlist each year, and this year we swung for the fences - and present to you 16 of the worst holiday songs we could conjure up. There's many laughs had and we hope you enjoy. Happy Holidays from OTBC!  To listen to the Holiday Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Picks: Hannah - Nuttin' For Christmas by Smash Mouth, Rosie O'Donnell Dil's Picks: Jingle BOOM! by A.J. & Big Justice Ice Ice Baby (Too Cold for Christmas) by Vanilla Ice KISSLETOE by 3OH!3 A Nonsense Christmas by Sabrina Carpenter Lit This Year by Florida Georgia Line Kev's Picks: Jingle Hell by Christopher Lee sympathy 4 the grinch by 100 gecs Cum Down My Chimney by The Sissy Dicks Suck on my Cock by Matt Rogers I Farted on Santa's Lap (Now Christmas Is Gonna Stink for Me) by Little Stinkers Cody's Picks: I Saw Mommy Fucking Santa Claus by Aanyl Pane Robot Santa by P-Dog & Maddog Ex-Miss by New Found Glory Feliz Navidad by William Shatner, Dani Bander Santa Claus (Has Got the Aids This Year) by Tiny Tim Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody and Dil discuss fatherhood through a 15 song playlist. They discuss why these songs mean so much to them and how they use them to navigate parenthood. Whether you're a parent, an animal parent, or single - this playlist should tap into something for everyone. Let's get sappy!  Audience submissions: Evan Hilderbrandt - Heart by Erra  Louie - Things My Father Said by Black Stone Cherry Dusty - Little Man by Ian Munsick Pete Marshall - Daddy Rollin' Stone by The Blasters Chaz - Wyatt's Song (Your Name) by The Wonder Years Cody's Picks: You're the Reason I Don't Want the World to End by The Wonder Years Little Birds by A Tiger Made of Lightning Gracie by Ben Folds Everything to Me by Teenage Bottlerocket You've Got a Friend In Me by Cavetown Dil's Picks: Luna by the Dangerous Summer Heart to Heart by Fiddlehead Peach by the Front Bottoms White Shores by The Story So Far Atlas by Coheed and Cambria To listen to the Fatherhood Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome back to Off the Beaten Clef! Today we've got a special episode for you. We're sitting down with Ben Hirschfield, an incredibly talented record producer out of San Jose, California who works at Nu-Tone Recording Studio in Pittsburg, California. Coincidentally enough, Ben worked on the Soft Contact record that was discussed with Royce a few weeks ago. Today, we'll be talking about his journey into music production, the challenges and joys of working behind the scenes, and what it takes to bring an artist's vision to life in the studio. So, grab your headphones and get ready for a conversation about the art, the science, and the heart behind making music. Thanks for joining us this week Ben! Check out his instagram to see all the fun projects he is working on. To follow Ben Hirschfield on Instragram Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are joined by Mason, our resident Peach Pit spirit guide. Mason helps us break down the brand new album from the band, their fourth studio album. We break down lyrics, themes, and our thoughts on the record as a whole. Thanks Mason for joining us this week!  To listen to Magpie by Peach Pit on Spotify / Apple Music Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are discussing bands that have been making music 15+ years on, with the bands (not) past their prime! It was a fun exercise in thinking of bands that are still creatively stretching their sound, or have taken a break and returned to their caliber. Normally after a certain number of albums or years playing, the band's creativity wanes, but we are celebrating bands that are still doing it - and doing it well. Thanks for listening! To listen to our Bands (not) Past Their Prime Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Submissions: Kev - Mea Culpa by Gojira Louie - Someone's Daughter by Jinjer Ben - Heart of Stone ft. Richard Bedford by Above and Beyond Dil's Picks: Top 10 staTues tHat CriEd bloOd by Bring Me the Horizon Stop Talking by Motion City Soundtrack In Another Dream by Armor For sleep Antpile 2 by Kublai Khan Broken Words by Less than Jake Cody's Picks: TURPENTINE by blink-182 Application For Release From The Dream by Thursday Waiting On A Twist Of Fate by Sum 41 Pretty Good To Feel Something by Mayday Parade Fuck You by the Used Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are discussing the topic of One Hit Wonders. What is a one hit wonder? What contributes to a one hit wonder? We answer those questions this week, and draft 10 of our favorites. Thanks for listening! Cody's Picks: Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus  You Get What You Give by New Radicals  Rude by Magic!  No Rain by Blind Melon  One Headlight by the Wallflowers Dil's Picks:  Closing Time by Semisonic Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye Just the Girl by The Click Five Mmmbop by Hanson Sweet Disposition by The Temper Tramp Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Hey everyone and welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! Today's episode is one that's sure to hit a sweet spot for anyone into vintage vibes, music, and the art of storytelling. Our guest is the one and only Royce, a Bay Area native who's taken TikTok by storm with his unique blend of nostalgia, deep dives into vintage media, and a keen ear for great music. When he's not sharing classic gems from the past, Royce is making his own waves in the music world with his band Soft Contact, bringing fresh sounds that blend the old with the new. From his passion for curating and discussing vintage media to his creative projects, Royce is a true tastemaker in today's cultural landscape. So, if you've ever been curious about the intersection of nostalgia, music, and how the past continues to influence today's trends, you're in for a treat. Check out Soft Contact's newest EP, Extinguisher, in the links below! To check out Royce on Instagram / TikTok To check out Soft Contact on Spotify / Apple Music / Instagram Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we welcome Kev back to help us commemorate our four years and 200th episode. We discuss the history of the show, and finish the show by talking about our favorite fast food restaurant: Taco Bell. Thanks for being a part of our journey for the last four years, and here's to 200 more! Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, to commemorate our favorite time of year - we are chatting about spooky season! We talk about horror movies - ranging from slasher flicks, psychological dramas, possessions, horror comedies, and the classics! We finish the show by drafting our favorite horror movies. Which ones did we miss? Who has the best list? Let us know on social media! Next week - we will have a very special episode for Episode 200. Movie Picks: Cody -  The Conjuring (2013) Hereditary (2018) The Descent (2005) Halloween (1978) The Witch (2015) Dil -  Scream (1996) Paranormal Activity (2007) Fear Street 1978 (2021) Late Night With the Devil (2023) Jennifer's Body (2009) Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we have Michael, Anthony, and Dominic of Good Hangs on. We were so hyped about their recent single “DO IT FOR DALE (hope my love will quit)” after talking about it on last week's episode, and now we are so fortunate to have the guys on to chat the inner workings of their band. We discuss their DIY approach - from recording, producing, and making the artwork for their releases. We talk about their creative process, vibe sense and their worst gigs. It is an impressive machine they have going, and we are thankful to be a part of their journey in a small way.  There's also a big surprise for the end of the episode, where we do a blind reaction to their new single “The Apology Song” with the band. You won't want to miss it! Thanks to Michael, Anthony and Dominic (who lives in the city) for joining us this week, we had one helluva time. Last but not least, listen to all the new recent singles from Good Hangs and get excited about their album, “Extremely Fragile Human Being” out this December! To check out Good Hangs on Instagram / TikTok / Spotify / Apple Music  Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

We're back with another radio show! Showcasing some of our favorite releases through the guise of radio shock jockies. We hope you enjoy! Track list: DO IT FOR DALE (hope my love will quit) by Good Hangs Hatred by Paleface Swiss C.A.S.E.Y. by Kaonashi There's a Devil in the Jukebox by Chubby & The Gang Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Hey everyone and welcome to Off the Beaten Clef. This week, we are discussing an EP from a local band in southwest ohio. The band has been broken up for over ten years, but the EP has been one I find myself trying to track down periodically, and luckily it is still on youtube. The band is Remember When, and the EP is Save Your Wishes from 2010. I was fortunate enough to chat with Jared & Yasu, both guitarists who wrote on Save Your Wishes. It's one of my favorite conversations I've had on this podcast, as it goes in a million different directions - but we all agree on how much we love music and the way it moves us. Jared & Yasu give insight and break down the five track EP with us, and we also discuss their cover of Down by Jay Sean and Lil Wayne. It's a longer episode than normal, so we hope you all enjoy it. And who knows - if we get enough hype behind it, maybe we can get Save Your Wishes back on Spotify and Apple Music! To listen to Remember When on YouTube / Bandcamp Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are commemorating the end of summer and the beginning of fall by building a playlist for our final mow of the season - or is it? You never really know. The mower can be a great place to listen to music for the first time, contemplate, or shut your mind off - and this playlist will help you do all three. To listen to The Last Mow on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Submissions: Logan Young - Rose Gold by Southall Louie - Fata Morgana by Their Dogs Were Astronauts Dil's Picks: Stars by Hum Breathe by Jawbox Friends We Met Online by Joyce Manor I Feel More Like Myself When I'm Losing It by Dangerous Summer Good News by Combat Cody's Picks: Among the Wildflowers by The Hotelier What Do You Want Me to Say? by Dismemberment Plan Walkie Talkie Man by Steriogram Award of the Year Award by You Blew It! Grass Stains by Microwave Dale Earnhardt Jr's Spotify Playlist HERE Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody brings the podcast a playlist full of songs that is on the brink of a new subgenre - titled Twang Your Head. It has some country artists that are leaning into their metal influence, while some punk / metal bands embrace their country roots. It's a riot of a playlist, and a great one to play as the weather gets cooler. Let us know what you think of Twang Your Head on instagram or discord! To listen to the Twang Your Head Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Songs of the Show: Ben- places to be by Fred again.., Anderson .Paak, CHIKA (Spotify / Apple Music)  Kev- Patriarchs Of Science by Dark Secret (Spotify / Apple Music) Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Dillon sits down with Bryce, Colin and Kyle of the three piece band, Pretty Sure. Pretty Sure is from the Grand Rapids / Cincinnati area, splitting their time between the two cities building their fan bases in both markets. It's a fun chat with the guys as they discuss their new album “Too Early To Tell,” the recording process, and their goals as a DIY band. Thanks so much to Pretty Sure for joining us this week, links will be below to follow along their journey!  To check out Pretty Sure's ⁠Merch⁠ /  ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠Facebook⁠ To listen to Pretty Sure's brand new album - Too Early to Tell on ⁠Spotify⁠ / ⁠Apple Music⁠ To listen to their self titled EP from 2023 on ⁠Spotify⁠ / ⁠Apple Music⁠ Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠TikTok⁠ Join the ⁠Discord⁠  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we continue talking about Four Year Strong, following up our Mixtape episode by talking about their newly released album - analysis paralysis. It's an exciting, top tier album for the year, so join us as we break down each song and talk about how it stacks with the rest of their discography. Thanks for listening! To listen to analysis paralysis by Four Year Strong on Spotify / Apple Music Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are going for high energy and talking about one of our favorite genre bending bands - Four Year Strong. Four Year Strong is a band who has incorporated punk, hardcore, easycore, alt-rock, and so much more into their sound - and continue to stretch that sound to this day. Cody and Dil dive into each album era and pick a few songs from each album, catching us up to 2024. Next week, we'll be covering their brand new album, Analysis Paralysis! To Listen to the Four Year Strong Mixtape on Spotify / Apple Music Link to It's Our Time by Four Year Strong (2005) on Youtube Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Dil welcomes Jeremie Lavigne of the Vinyl Countdown Podcast back on to discuss the new Bilmuri album - American Motor Sports, that was released June 28th of this year. We discuss the background of the album, the vinyl releases, and so much more getting into the nitty gritty of the album. It's a fun, 10 song 28 minute album that is great for every occasion!  Thanks to Jeremie for joining us this week. To listen to the Vinyl Countdown Podcast on Spotify / Apple Podcast To listen to American Motor Sports on Spotify / Apple Music To listen to the Papa Muri Playlist mentioned in the episode on Spotify Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

This episode is all about love. Whether you are smitten in a brand new relationship, going through big milestones with your partner, or are nestled into a comfortable long term relationship - this playlist has everything you need to play and be reminded of how much you care. We went overboard with love this week, so we hope you can feel it. This is the Love Song Playlist. Listen along to the Love Songs Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Submissions: Kev - Oh! Darling by the Beatles Sammi - You and Me by You + Me Louie - Witchcraft by Frank Sinatra Ben - Addicted to You by Avicii Hannah - Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper Dil's Picks: Noah Fence by Origami Angel Here (In Your Arms) - First Dance by Hellogoodbye Forever by ROME Stolen by Dashboard Confessional Gum by Moose Blood Cody's Picks: Stupid for You by Waterparks I Got You by Jack Johnson She's a God by Neck Deep In Spite of Ourselves ft. Iris Dement by John Prine A Walk Through Hell by Say Anything Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody rocks a solo episode doing his own radio show - where he introduces five new songs and plays the songs for you to listen along and enjoy. We hope you dig it! The August Radio show features music from artists: Cal Scruby, Porter Robinson, MJ Lenderman, Pecos and Rooftops, and Touché Amore. Follow Us on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we dive into the relatively new release from HARDY, a country artist who has been branching into the rock sound. Cody and Dil dive into the background of HARDY, his beginnings as a songwriter, the background of the album including co-writers of each song, and so much more! What do you think of Quit!!? What's your favorite song on the record? Let us know on social media or discord! Listen along to the album Quit!! by HARDY on Spotify / Apple Music Follow Us on Instagram / Facebook / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to New Release Radio, the radio show that celebrates the freshest, most innovative music from a vibrant array of artists across the globe. Today, we embark on a sonic journey through diverse genres and unique talents, showcasing new tracks from musicians who are pushing boundaries and redefining the soundscape. Whether you're a fan of indie beats, electronic rhythms, soulful melodies, or even some hardcore jams, we've got something special lined up just for you. So sit back, relax, and let the music take you on an unforgettable ride. This is New Release Radio – where diversity meets talent. To listen to the OTBC New Release Radio Tracks in a playlist on ⁠Spotify⁠ / ⁠Apple Music⁠ Permanent Repeat by Macseal KILL CAP by Speed existential by Coastal Club Hungry Ghost - Medium Build Version by Wormy, Medium Build Money Where Your Mouth Is by Jason Cross OTBC Social Media:  ⁠Instagram⁠ - @offthebeatenclef // ⁠Twitter⁠ - @OffClef // Email - ⁠offthebeatenclef@gmail.com⁠ // ⁠TikTok⁠ - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link ⁠HERE⁠ Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, We dive back into video games with Ben Carter - discussing Rock Band 1 + 2. We discuss our memories of Rock Band and songs we loved from the games. We had such a hard time picking our favorites, we settled on drafting our third picks from each game. We had a blast reminiscing on the game this week, so join the discord or follow us on instagram to give us your thoughts and memories of Rock Band 1 + 2! To listen to our Rock Band 1 + 2 playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Rock Band 1 Picks: Cody Green Grass & High Tides by The Outlaws    Maps by Yeah Yeah Yeahs   Say It Ain't So by Weezer Dil Sabotage by Beastie Boys    I'm So Sick by Flyleaf  Here It Goes Again by OK Go Ben Blitzkrieg Bop by Ramones  Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi  Reptilia by the Strokes Rock Band 2 Picks: Cody Psycho Killer by Talking Heads  Lazy Eye by Silversun Pickups  Lump by Presidents of the United States of America Dil Pump It Up by Elvis Costello & The Attractions  Feel the Pain by Dinosaur Jr.  Nine of the Afternoon by Panic! At The Disco Ben Everlong by Foo Fighters  Master Exploder by Tenacious D  Come Out and Play (Keep ‘Em Separated) by The Offspring OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Happy Fourth of July! To commemorate, we wanted to get this episode out early to celebrate America's Independence Day - with The Cookout Playlist. The hopes with this playlist is that the vibes can be at an all time high as you're standing at the grill, or playing corn hole, while sippin' cheap beer and hangin with friends and family. Have a great holiday from OTBC To listen on The Cookout Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Submissions: Pete Marshall - Jack Straw by Bruce Horsnby and the Range Louie Curren - Barbecue Shoes by Bluehouse Hannah Marshall - Kamera by Wilco Tommy - Tuesday's Gone by Lynyrd Skynyrd  Cody's Picks 12:51 by The Strokes I Could Never Take Place Of Your Man by Prince Chinatown by Sundy Best A Touch of Hell by Sincere Engineer American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers Dil's Picks Coffee & TV by Blur My Sweet Lord by George Harrison The Underdog by Spoon' Wish You Were Here by Incubus Stand By Me by Oasis

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are discussing the brand new album from The Story So Far - I Want To Disappear, released only ten days ago. Cody and Dil give their thoughts on the groundbreaking album, as a follow up to the Story So Far Ultimate Playlist from a few weeks ago. What are your thoughts on the album? What was your favorite song from the record? Let us know on social media or discord! To listen to I Want to Disappear by The Story So Far on Apple Music / Spotify To listen to our The Story So Far Ultimate Playlist episode from 4/29 on Apple Podcasts / Spotify OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Wazzup dudes =D nmu? This week we are going back to the mid 2000's and talking MySpace. We've picked our top 8 songs from the era, and music we discovered on the site. It's 1337. It's KEWL. It pwned every other site out there. Hoping this episode will make you ROFL. I'm out of old internet lingo. Hit the cell.   To listen to our Top 8 Songs from MySpace on Spotify / Apple Music Our Top 8 Songs from MySpace Wow, I Can Get Sexual Too by Say Anything  Rodeo by JUVENILE Famous Last Words by My Chemical Romance Still Fly by Devil Wears Prada Beauty in the Breakdown by The Scene Aesthetic What Happens If I Can't Check My MySpace When We Get There by Attack Attack! There It Go (The Whistle Song) by Juelz Santana  I'd Hate To Be You When People Find Out What This Song Is About by Mayday Parade Our Audience Submissions: Kevin - Through The Fire and Flames by DragonForce Hannah Marshall - Niki FM by Hawthorne Heights Hannah Murphy - Hands Down by Dashboard Confessional Ben - Forgiven by Disturbed Chaz - You're So Last Summer by Taking Back Sunday   OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Dil and Cody dive into a mixtape made up of the up & coming emo bands. Some have hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners - others have one a few thousand. Nonetheless, the new wave of emo is very exciting, and diverse. We cannot wait to showcase some of our favorite new artists in this episode with you. Links to the mixtape will be available on Spotify and Apple Music, and links will be below!  Intro Song - Bad Boys Boxing Club by Riley! To listen to the Emo Mixtape on Spotify / Apple Music Bad Boys Boxing Club by Riley! Esruc by One Step Closer It's a Kinkade! by Ben Quad Up In Smoke by Arms Length Damn Son, Dim Sum by Palette Knife F.A.K.E. by Cliffdiver ball mccartney by red sun  Absolute Bloom by Higher Power Fluff My Pillow by Carly Cosgrove Sherbert Island by TRSH For the First Time, Again by Manor Gates Bottom Feeder by Grumpster the CIA by glass beach Things Will Get Worse by Harrison Gordon OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we dig into the iconic guitar video game of Guitar Hero. We discuss the background of the video games, the evolution from GH1 to GH2, and into GH3: Legends of Rock. We also draft 3 of our favorites from each game - for a mixtape of 18 songs total! The playlists for our picks will be below on Spotify and Apple Music. What are your favorite memories from Guitar Hero? What songs were left off the list? Let us know on social media / discord! To listen our Guitar Hero Mixtape on Spotify / Apple Music OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody brings us a mixtape of country music. It's a wide variety of subgenres inside the last few years of country - from singer/songwriters, to Texas Country, to 90's Country Revival, there is something here for everyone! Listen as we break down the songs and artists in this 11 song mixtape. To listen along to the Country Mixtape on Spotify / Apple Music OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we welcome back Kevin Carter back for a one off recurring guest spot to discuss Windows Down - our first ever playlist started all the way back in 2021, and now for the fourth year in a row. It's an exciting time as the weather gets warmer, and what better way to commemorate it than with some music to drive around the windows down to? Thanks for listening! Hope you enjoy. To listen to Windows Down IV on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Submissions: Louie - Flirtin' With Disaster by Molly Hatchet, Ben - Digital Friends by No Mana, SOFI, Cody - 1 Last Cigarette by The Band CAMINO, Hannah - More More More by Grady Kev's Picks: Low by Nuns of the Tundra, Kimbara by Barry Can't Swim, Renegade by Styx, Online by TWRP, Montaigne, Tom Cardy, whatsapp (wassam) by Gunna Dil's Picks: Since I Lost You by Issues, Academy Flight Song by No Knife, Forever by Hovvdy, Every Morning by Between You & Me, all of my love by oso oso Songs of the Show: Kev - BBL Drizzy by Metro Boomin (YouTube) // Dil - Bot Lobby by WSTR (Spotify / Apple Music) OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Dillon was fortunate enough to sit down and talk to Joshua Quimby - a folk / blues / country artist from New England who now resides in Nashville. Joshua talks about his musical journey, how he navigates being an independent artist, his upcoming album "Back Home," (out 5/31), and his Back Home fest that is coming this summer! Make sure to go preorder the vinyl and check out Joshua's merch, links will be below. To Pre-Order Joshua Quimby's vinyl for Back Home, click HERE To check out Joshua Quimby's merch, click HERE To see Joshua Quimby's Social Media: Instagram / YouTube / TikTok To check out the Joshua Quimby Complete Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody and Dil take on The Story So Far - a pop punk band that has had a long and interesting career. We talk tracks from each of their releases and summarize their discography up to current times, in anticipation for their fifth album being released June 21st.  To listen along to the Story So Far Ultimate Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music  OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody & Dil decide to take on two of the biggest video games to date - THPS 1 +2. The games were revolutionary in many ways, and the soundtracks are a big part of that. We discuss the games in depth and draft our favorite songs from the late 90's - early 2000's games. Do you enjoy the video games episodes? What video game should we discuss next? Let us know on social media / discord! To listen to The Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Dillon dives into the artist Kenny Vasoli and his work through the band The Starting Line. This will be a part one, where Dillon will continue Kenny's work through Person L and Vacationer in a few weeks. We discuss 12 songs from The Starting Line, chronologically going through the bands discography and highlighting some songs from each release. What do you think of The Starting Line? What was your favorite song from the playlist? Let us know on social media / discord! To Listen to the Kenny Vasoli Mixtape Pt. 1 (The Starting Line Years) on Spotify / Apple Music Songs of the Show -  Kev - Incinerator by Bear McCreary & Serj Tankian (Spotify / Apple Music) // Ben - Cheerleader by Porter Robinson (Spotify / Apple Music) // Dil - Pasadena by Quinn XCII (Spotify / Apple Music) // Cody - You Already Know by Dent May (Spotify / Apple Music) OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // TikTok - @otbc.podcast // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are beginning the new era of the show. We discuss our plans with the new lineup including episode types, frequency of episode releases, and so much more. We close out the show with picking a few of our favorite songs that have been released recently, and the playlists for each will be below. Make sure to join our instagram or Discord to be in the loop more! Stay tuned for the end of the episode where there's some exclusive content for the podcast! To listen to our OTBC New Releases Playlist on Apple Music / Spotify  OTBC Social Media:  Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Jeremie Lavigne of the Vinyl Countdown Podcast joins the show to help us build the most metal playlist of 2024. We discuss audience submissions, Jeremie & Dillon's picks, and so much more. Thanks to everyone that contributed to the playlists and links will be below!  To listen to Metal March Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Submissions: Louie - Feeding Frenzy by Within the Ruins // Ben - Are You Dead Yet? by Children of Bodom // Jacob Cleary - Gimme Chocolate!! by BABYMETAL Jeremie's Picks: Fire Starter by Initiate // Words Fail by Mindforce // The World Is Empty by Wrong Answer // Pave Paradise by Have Heart // Plea by Magnitude Dillon's Picks: Don't Look Away by The Plot In You // The Sun Gave Me Ashes so I Sought Out the Moon by Job For a Cowboy //Seeing Red by Architects // When I Meet God by Life's Questions // backfire by thrown To check out The Vinyl Countdown Podcast - Instagram // Spotify // Apple Podcast OTBC Social Media: Merch - offthebeatenclef.com // Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Louie joins the show to discuss the Primus Ultimate Mixtape that he made - covering all the different album eras of the band through 17 songs. We discuss Primus in depth - through their beginnings, to their stylistic and lineup changes throughout the years, to where they are at now. What do you think of Primus? What's your favorite song from the mixtape? Let us know on social media / discord! To listen to the Primus Ultimate Mixtape on Spotify / Apple Music To listen to the Primus Ultimate Mixtape Extended Cut on Spotify / Apple Music   OTBC Social Media: Merch - offthebeatenclef.com // Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Evan Hilderbrandt joins the podcast - discussing his journey through music and his two metal bands - Eternal Void and Suffer (US). Evan also gives us his top five favorite Ohio bands to finish out the show.  To listen to Eternal Void on Apple Music / Spotify // To listen to Suffer on Apple Music / Spotify To check out their social media - Eternal Void (instagram), Suffer US (Instagram), Evan Hilderbrandt (Instagram) To listen to next week's Primus Ultimate Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music OTBC Social Media: Merch - offthebeatenclef.com // Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Kevin decides to make his announcement of departing from the show, so we try our best to give him a proper send off with goodbyes from fans and friends of the show, discuss what is next with Kev, and we pick some highlight clips from the 3.5 years of the show with Kev + Dil. Thank you Kev for a great 3.5 years of music podcasting! Next week, we will begin Metal March a week late with an interview from Evan Hilderbrandt, a Dayton native metal artist / producer! So as somber of a week as it is this week, next week we're getting the devil horns back out. Thanks for listening! SONG OF THE SHOW: Kev - What I Can't Have by Saving Escape (Spotify / Apple Music) // Dil - Run Me Over by HARBOUR (Spotify / Apple Music) //Lili - Wasteland by TALK (Spotify / Apple Music) OTBC Social Media: Merch - offthebeatenclef.com // Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week is a special episode, where we welcome Ryan Nolen of Footballhead to discuss their debut album being re released this friday, March 1st! We discuss the origins of the band, the inception of the album, and share plenty of thoughts about live music! Thanks Ryan for coming on. Check out the 4 singles out now - and pre order Overthinking Everything! Links will be below.  Intro, post show song - Tightrope by Footballhead To Pre-Order Footballhead's Overthinking Everything, out Friday 3/1 click HERE To get tickets to the Overthinking Everything Album Release Show on 3/9 click HERE To check out Footballhead on Spotify / Apple Music / Instagram Song of the Show: Pretty Girl by Sunday Cruise (Spotify / Apple Music) OTBC Social Media: Merch - offthebeatenclef.com // Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Ben Carter joins the show with an album he chose for Feminist February - the rock 'n roll classic album from 1975, Dreamboat Annie by Heart. Dil and Ben discuss the background of the band and album, and dive into the album track by track. We're excited to hear your guys's thoughts on the album and episode, so hit us up on instagram and discord! Song of the Show: Dil - TEXAS HOLD ‘EM by Beyoncé (Spotify / Apple Music) // Ben - All You Need (ft. Fiora) by Gem & Tauri (Spotify / Apple Music) // Louie - Eyes Wide Open by Kittie (Spotify / Apple Music) // Lili - Rooms on Fire by Stevie Nicks (Spotify / Apple Music) // Kev - in your head by cloudyfield (Spotify / Apple Music) // Rita - The Remedy by Puscifer (Spotify / Apple Music) To listen to the Song of the Show Playlist for the month of February - Spotify / Apple Music OTBC Social Media: Merch - offthebeatenclef.com // Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, the show welcomes Chaz back on to make a Feminist February playlist with Dil. The playlist is very diverse and covers a plethora of genres, all thanks to the audience submissions that were added via discord. What got left off the list? What are you dying to hear about in the month of February for Feminist February? Let us know on discord! To listen to the Feminist February Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Audience Submissions: Cody Garrett - Fireplace by Sincere Engineer, Lavender Bones by Stand Atlantic, Rita - I Don't Want to See You Like This by Joy Formidable, Mason - WET PAINT by SOFY, Kev - Dreaming by Tones And I, Ben - Chemical Bond by Rezz, Deathpact Chaz's Picks: Shutter Island by Jessie Reyez, Jaded by Spiritbox, HAMMS IN A GLASS by Winona Fighter, King for a Day (ft. Kasey Karlsen) by Daisy Grenade, This Is Why by Paramore Dil's Picks - far by awakebutstillinbed, Sometimes by Mannequin Pussy, Talk Too Much by Pool Kids, Anything To Be With You by Carly Rae Jepsen, Are You Happy Now? by Michelle Branch Song of the Show: Dil / Chaz - BETTER HELL (Thicc Boi) by Bilmuri (Spotify / Apple Music) To listen to the Song of the Show Playlist for the month of February - Spotify / Apple Music OTBC Social Media: Merch - offthebeatenclef.com // Instagram - @offthebeatenclef // Twitter - @OffClef // Email - offthebeatenclef@gmail.com // Discord - Link HERE Thanks for listening!