Off the Beaten Clef

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 HERE Track List: Say My Name Unison 100% In The Bitch Language Easy Sad Machine Flicker Goodbye To A World Shelte...

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 t...

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 /...

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. Wh...

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...

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 t...

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 hop...

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 Spotif...

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...

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 journe...

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...

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 celebr...

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 D...

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 pas...

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 - w...

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 artwo...

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,...

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 Musi...

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 o...

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 ba...

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 Ye...

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, catchi...