Off the Beaten Clef is a weekly music podcast. Originally beginning as an album review podcast, OTBC has now evolved to playlist building, new music review, and so much more. Hosts Cody Garrett and Dillon are excited for the new era of the show that will continue the spirit of new music discovery and sharing their passion for music.
Off the Beaten Clef
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Off the Beaten Clef is a weekly music podcast. Originally beginning as an album review podcast, OTBC has now evolved to playlist building, new music review, and so much more. Hosts Cody Garrett and Dillon are excited for the new era of the show that will continue the spirit of new music discovery and sharing their passion for music.
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June 7, 2026
240. OTBC 103.7 The Wolf - June 2026
<p>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!</p><p><br></p><p>Track Listing:</p><ol><li>Jet Stream Wish by Koyo</li><li>Mould by Love Rarely</li><li>LLL (Sweating Bullets) by MONEYBALL</li><li>For The Heart by Ends in Tragedy</li><li>Trust Me by Grumpster</li><li>So Sick by Head North</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Intro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/15Rad8lKRdoLmQ7fZQXdgU?si=5855fc97b1d542a0"><u>Spotify</u></a> / <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/go-go-go/1771892080?i=1771892082"><u>Apple Music</u></a> / <a href="https://tidal.com/track/390727275/u"><u>Tidal</u></a>) used with permission from the band</p><p>Follow Us on <a href="https://instagram.com/offthebeatenclef?utm_medium=copy_link"><u>Instagram</u></a> / <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@otbc.podcast?_t=8lEC3dBKVa6&_r=1"><u>TikTok</u></a> / <a href="https://youtube.com/@offthebeatenclef?si=QD9yQR_s9pjMCFZ8"><u>YouTube</u></a></p><p>Join the <a href="https://discord.gg/ABGUbVafvY"><u>Discord</u></a> </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p><p><br></p>
June 1, 2026
239. Clarke of Pleasure Systems
<p>Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! </p><p>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't for the album to come out this Friday! </p><p><br></p><p>To check out the singles released so far:</p><ul><li>When We Find it (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0j6wwRNTAuyEe9nm8rVLU6?si=ppbi1w_lQhCqI-MGVESqpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/when-we-find-it/1890311416?i=1890311421" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Apple Music</a>)</li><li><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0zibF0KTPQWL5KSBI6FWex?si=Zy_sG8WMRxyVb0qIEzqxJg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><br><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/when-its-leaving/1890311416?i=1890311425" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><br></li><li><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/1US4WZUXaWyy1TaH3DkspP?si=3VAhfFwqQGiXkycl6W1img" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><br><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/everything-i-see/1890311416?i=1890311429" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><br></li></ul><p><br><a href="https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/0OROcFQ78rqNQm2IGr6XIE?si=c04db72768134f1c" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a><br><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/leave-it-in-the-sand/1890311416" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p><p>To check out Pleasure Systems on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pleasuresystems/"><u>Instagram</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Intro track is "Everything I Need" an unreleased track from the upcoming album from "Leave It in the Sand" by Pleasure Systems - used with permission from the band.</p><p>Follow Us on <a href="https://instagram.com/offthebeatenclef?utm_medium=copy_link"><u>Instagram</u></a> / <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@otbc.podcast?_t=8lEC3dBKVa6&_r=1"><u>TikTok</u></a> / <a href="https://youtube.com/@offthebeatenclef?si=QD9yQR_s9pjMCFZ8"><u>YouTube</u></a></p><p>Join the <a href="https://discord.gg/ABGUbVafvY"><u>Discord</u></a> </p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>
May 25, 2026
238. Jayden of Casual Sex
<p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>We finish up with a fun conversation about our love for Fountains of Wayne - one of our favorite hidden gems from the late 90’s / 2000’s. We draft up our favorite songs of theirs, which will be included in the playlists on Spotify and Apple Music below! Thanks Jayden for a fun hang, and check out Casual Sex!</p><p><br></p><ul><li>To listen to Casual Sex on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6SlZeEai09z4C2O7JtRaXP?si=nRPfa5heT4eoZYvBAAqooA">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/artist/casual-sex/1773898193">Apple Music</a></li><li>To check out Casual Sex on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/casual_sexband?igsh=YWE5bmhtd2NhNG0y">Instagram</a></li><li>To listen to our Fountains of Wayne Mixtape on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6WJvMcNo59Iyj6KlQ6ynw2?si=XYenGkWzQ0O5XJlnA6gWAg&pi=IBqWc5iPSQuyC">Spotify</a> / <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/essential-tracks-of-fountains-of-wayne/pl.u-leylWeACjLplmyX">Apple Music</a> </li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>
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