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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.

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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! 

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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We're back with another radio show! Showcasing some of our favorite releases through the guise of radio shock jockies. We hope you enjoy!

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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!

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