Off The Beaten Track - Music they don't play on the radio
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Podcast Overview
<p>Off the Beaten Track is a cool, understated dive into the world of indie, rock, and guitar-driven music — the tracks you won’t hear on mainstream radio, but should.</p><p>Each episode uncovers new artists, hidden gems, deep cuts, and the stories behind the songs. Whether it’s fresh releases, overlooked albums, or timeless riffs that slipped under the radar, this is the place for curious listeners who love discovering something different.</p><p>If you’re searching for music with character, edge, and heart, step off the beaten path and press play.</p>
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Publishing Since
11/19/2025
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May 27, 2026
Ones to watch
<p>This week’s episode is all about bands that feel like they’re right on the edge of something bigger. The kind of artists you discover in a tiny venue or late-night playlist and immediately want to tell people about before they blow up.</p><p>We’ve got shimmering indie from Freight, huge energy from Arkayla, and the cinematic atmosphere of Dakota Avenue. Harvey Jay Dodgson brings pure heart-on-sleeve songwriting with Caroline, while The Public Eye and The Runaway Club deliver the sort of infectious hooks that stay in your head for days.</p><p>Elsewhere, Bleech 93 crash through with Cannonball, Fog Bandits lean darker and moodier on Vile, and Headwired bring a swirling alt-rock edge with Carousel. Freddie Halkon’s Girl in the Smoking Area feels like a snapshot from a messy night out, while The Assist keep things sharp and anthemic with What’s Best for Me.</p><p>There’s dreamy colour and late-night neon running through CRUZ’s Disco Coloured Beams, big emotion from The Harbours and Florentenes, and absolute chaos in the best way from Panic Shack’s The Ick. Honey Motel slow things down beautifully with If You Didn’t Exist, before Balancing Act, Shangrlas and The Publics close things out with style, swagger and a serious sense of fun.</p><p>If you’re into discovering new bands before everyone else catches on, this episode’s packed with names worth keeping an eye on. Indie, alt-pop, post-punk, dreamwave — it’s all here, and every track feels like the start of something.</p>
April 23, 2026
Happy
<p>In this episode of Off The Beaten Track, we bring together a collection of uplifting indie tracks that capture those moments you don’t want to end — late nights, early mornings, and everything in between. It’s not forced positivity or overproduced chart hits… just real music that naturally lifts your mood.</p><p>From sun-soaked melodies to carefree, danceable rhythms, Happy is built to feel like a good day — the kind that sneaks up on you and stays with you.</p><p>Featuring artists like <strong>The Kasms</strong>, <strong>Sam Scherdel</strong>, <strong>The Lilacs</strong>, <strong>CVC</strong>, <strong>Vistas</strong>, and <strong>The Lathums</strong>, this episode blends energy, nostalgia, and emotion into one seamless listen.</p><p>If you’re looking for music that makes you feel something — without hearing the same songs everyone else is playing — you’re in the right place.</p><p>Music they don’t play on the radio.</p>
March 25, 2026
OTBT Interviews Harvey Jay Dodgson
<p>This week on Off The Beaten Track, I’m joined by the brilliant Harvey Jay Dodgson for an interview you genuinely don’t want to miss.</p><p>We talk about his journey into music, the reality of being an independent artist, songwriting, gigs, influences, and a load of stories and moments you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s honest, funny, interesting, and a proper look behind the curtain at life as a musician.</p><p>If you’re into new music, guitar music, discovering artists before everyone else, or you just enjoy a good conversation, this is the episode for you.</p><p>Go and listen to my interview with Harvey Jay Dodgson now on Off The Beaten Track, available on all podcast platforms.</p>
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- What is Off The Beaten Track - Music they don't play on the radio?
<p>Off the Beaten Track is a cool, understated dive into the world of indie, rock, and guitar-driven music — the tracks you won’t hear on mainstream radio, but should.</p><p>Each episode uncovers new artists, hidden gems, deep cuts, and the stories behind the songs. Whether it’s fresh releases, overlooked albums, or timeless riffs that slipped under the radar, this is the place for curious listeners who love discovering something different.</p><p>If you’re searching for music with character, edge, and heart, step off the beaten path and press play.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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