Off the Beaten Clef

This week, we’re discussing the hardcore punk album of the year - NP Style by No Pressure. It’s a great album that has had no promotion besides from the fans and is a testament to what is great about the word of mouth of music. If it’s great and meant to find you, it will. Cody and Dil have been anticipating the record since it was loosely teased in November of 2025 with a simple description, “No...

This week, we sat down with Jack, Max, and Jayden of Casual Sex to discuss their brand new EP “teek” out tomorrow, 9.11.26. We discuss the EP track by track, the always welcoming Milwaukee DIY music scene, inspirations for the sound of the EP, and so much more! It’s our second time having Casual Sex on and we are honored to help promote the EP. If you’re in the Milwaukee area, go see their EP rele...

We grew up near one of the biggest attractions in Ohio, the theme park formerly known as Paramount Kings Island. We spend the episode reminiscing about growing up in the theme park, the epic highs and lows of riding rides and adolescence. We draft our favorite rides (some that have gone to coaster heaven) and others that have changed names and persevered. We finish the episode with a ten song play...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Dil & Jeremie (of the Vinyl Countdown Podcast) get to chat about one of their favorite bands, Paramore! They draft 20 of their favorite Paramore tracks and discuss them as they go. What's your favorite Paramore track? Let us know in the comments, instagram, or discord! To listen to the Paramore Draft Picks on Spotify / Apple Music To check out the...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we welcome on Dravin, Mitch and Jackson of the Cincinnati rock band Dravin and the Ravens! We stopped by their rehearsal at Three Feather Records and discussed their new album coming in August, and the three singles they have released so far. We discussed the production of the record, live shows, their Chili's orders, and so much more. To check out Dr...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we bring back our alter egos, Minotaur and the Ogre, to introduce 103.7 The Wolf - our attempt at bringing a radio show via the podcasting airwaves. We have a ton of new music that we are excited to show each other and you - the listener. We hope you enjoy! Track Listing: Jet Stream Wish by Koyo Mould by Love Rarely LLL (Sweating Bullets) by MONEYBALL For...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we sit down with Clarke of Pleasure Systems to discuss the brand new album, Leave It in the Sand - out this Friday! We discuss the singles released so far, their music videos, the background of the production of the album, the legacy of Visiting the Well (2021), physical releases, tour, and so much more. It was a blast getting to know Clarke and we can&#3...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week - we have the good fortune of speaking with Jayden of the Sheboygan, Wisconsin band Casual Sex. We chat about the band’s origins, inspirations, what they have lined up, the Pierhead 1886 collective that they are a part of in the Milwaukee area DIY scene, and so much more. We finish up with a fun conversation about our love for Fountains of Wayne - one of o...

We are now in week three of our travels for the Midwest Record Store Crawl. This week, we are checking out Double Play Records in Franklin, Ohio. Double Play is a store that blends both eclectic vintage collectibles and every medium of music you can imagine - from records, cds, cassettes, 8-tracks, and even VHS movies of music. We chat with Traci, one of the co-owners of the store, about what they...

In week two of our traveling to different record stores participating in the record store crawl, we stopped off in Loveland Ohio to check in with Sarah of Plaid Room Records. She gives us some info on what they have going on for the Crawl, and it's another store to add to your list to see that weekend! To check out Plaid Room Records on Instagram Intro song is "promise" by in shining...

This week, we catch up with Mitch of Three Feather Records, located in Fairfield Ohio. Mitch gives us the scoop of the Midwest Record Store Crawl - an event their store created three years ago. So who better to start our month-long tour of seeing some of the stores participating, than the creators of it? We have so much love for this store and the people of Three Feathers, who have championed us t...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we have a special episode brought to you by our friends Louie, Ben and Kevin. We originally asked the three to guide us into the world of System of a Down, but instead they led the charge and provided most of the audio for this episode and made the picks for the playlist. They give background of each album, why they chose the songs they did, and much more...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef!  This week, we dive into Joyce Manor’s new record - I Used to Go to This Bar, released January 30th on Epitaph Records. We dive into the production of the album with the band having legendary Brett Gurewitz to produce, Joyce Manor’s legendary run of albums, and our thoughts on the album including our favorite songs. What are your favorite songs on the record? Is thi...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we had the good fortune of speaking with Aidan and Seth of the Milwaukee based rock band - in shining armour. in shining armour recently released their debut EP, spirit hound, on February 27th. We get to chat about the production of the EP, the pros and cons of being a two-man band, show opportunities, and the amazing Milwaukee music community. Go check o...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we welcome Kev back to discuss Windows Down V, the first playlist we ever did on the podcast - and one we love to bring back every time the weather breaks. We discuss the audience submissions, our picks, and get into the weeds on NFL Street soundtracks. Thanks to everyone who submitted tracks this week! Audience Submission Tom Puckett - Beautiful Day by B...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef!  This week, we have the fortune of speaking with Claudio of Abacot. Claudio has been in the D.C. music scene for over a decade, playing in the band Commander Salamander before branching off and starting Abacot. The newly released Songs About Problems is an album that has been in the works for a few years now, with three of the tracks being released as a Promo in 202...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week we are finishing our month of Jawbox - discussing their final record from 1996, the Self-Titled Jawbox. We discuss the ins and outs of their move from Atlantic to imprint label TAG, the album, reunions, and what the band did in between to now. Thanks for joining this month as we uncovered a band we thoroughly enjoyed but had never dug into them through the...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef!  This week, we are in week three of our deep dive into Jawbox, discussing their jump to Atlantic Records and their monstrous album - For Your Own Special Sweetheart. We get into the background of how they made the leap as an indie band to the majors, background information on the recording process of the album, and so much more. It’s our favorite album from Jawbox t...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we are in week two of our Jawbox deep dive, discussing their sophomore record - Novelty. Novelty was released on Dischord and Desoto Records, and Jawbox's last release before making the leap to Atlantic Records. We discuss the album in detail, including the addition of guitarist Bill Barbot for this album, the departure of drummer Adam Wade after Nove...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This month, we are deep diving into a band both Cody and Dil are unfamiliar with - Jawbox. From 1991 to 1996 they released 4 albums, and their band trajectory is very fun for us to delve into deeper. Join us as we go back to the very beginning with their 1991 debut, Grippe. We discuss the band's origins, the background of the record, and our thoughts on the albu...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Cody and Dil are back after a little hiatus and discussing album openers. Album openers can make or break how you feel about an album, and we dissect how influential they can be to albums to we hold dear. With the help of our instagram and Discord members, we built an 18 song playlist with nothing but the best. What album openers got missed? Are they as i...

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we celebrate five years of the podcast by having former host Kevin back on with Cody & Dil to discuss some music news, and dive into seven tracks that we have been into lately. It's been a blessing to talk about music for five years and over 200+ episodes, so thanks for making it special. Hope you enjoy. To watch the Daft Punk experience on Fortni...

OTBC is back after some time off to discuss music that will be the soundtrack as you move, better known as our UHAUL MIXTAPE. Cody and Dil have both moved into new homes and have needed this mixtape for themselves, and now that the dust has settled - they are sending it out to the world to enjoy it with them. These six songs are just a small snippet of the actual playlist, so check it out below if...

This week, in honor of the Prince of Darkness, we discuss Black Sabbath's 1971 record - Master of Reality. Join in on the fun and listen along with links below! Thanks for listening. Listen along to Master of Reality by Black Sabbath on Apple Music / Spotify Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ / ⁠TikTok⁠ Join the ⁠Discord⁠   Thanks for listening!

We are bringing six new tracks from artists at all ends of the country music spectrum - plus a bonus track from our own Cody Garrett at the end. Thanks for listening! Track List: Makes Me Wonder by Solon Holt Slow Down by Zach John King Scornful Woman by Oliver Anthony Breathing Out by Kody West Nancy Avenue by Ole 60 Oneida by Tyler Childers Bonus Track - Just the Tippin' by Cody Garrett Foll...