Welcome to False Starts, the podcast that dives deep into the untold stories of songs that almost were. Join us as we explore the creative process of musicians, uncovering the hidden gems, abandoned tracks, and transformative journeys behind the music we love. Whether it's a song that didn't quite fit the album or a tune that took an unexpected turn, False Starts brings you closer to the heart of the creative process.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
False Starts
Claim This Podcastby Hailey Celesse McCarthy
21 episodes
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Welcome to False Starts, the podcast that dives deep into the untold stories of songs that almost were. Join us as we explore the creative process of musicians, uncovering the hidden gems, abandoned tracks, and transformative journeys behind the music we love. Whether it's a song that didn't quite fit the album or a tune that took an unexpected turn, False Starts brings you closer to the heart of the creative process.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Publishing Since
10/8/2024
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Recent Episodes
June 23, 2026
It's Natural with Dumb Crush
Today on False Starts we're joined by the incredible Dumb Crush. In a world whose signals grow louder and louder, a place that only provides questions, Dumb Crush has found a cure for what's been tearing us limb from limb, and heart from heart.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
May 25, 2026
Secondhand with Sara Kae
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April 21, 2026
After Party with tongueshy
<p>Today on False Starts we're joined by tongueshy. </p><br><p>Blending raw folk honesty with a punk edge, Canadian singer-songwriter Jazeen Hollings channels heartbreak, self-discovery, and loneliness into her project, tongueshy. With confrontational lyricism, punchy acoustic grit, and meditative riffs, tongueshy draws influence from Nirvana, Courtney Barnett, Marika Hackman, and Medium Build.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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