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This week, we’re discussing the hardcore punk album of the year - NP Style by No Pressure. It’s a great album that has had no promotion besides from the fans and is a testament to what is great about the word of mouth of music. If it’s great and meant to find you, it will. Cody and Dil have been anticipating the record since it was loosely teased in November of 2025 with a simple description, “No Pressure album Summer 2026” which left us wondering - when in the summer? We break down the album, our favorite tracks, and everything in between. Thanks for tuning in. To listen to NP Style by No Pressure on Apple Music / Spotify Intro song is NP Style by No Pressure. We didn’t ask for permission but we ask for forgiveness. Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band. Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

This week, we sat down with Jack, Max, and Jayden of Casual Sex to discuss their brand new EP “teek” out tomorrow, 9.11.26. We discuss the EP track by track, the always welcoming Milwaukee DIY music scene, inspirations for the sound of the EP, and so much more! It’s our second time having Casual Sex on and we are honored to help promote the EP. If you’re in the Milwaukee area, go see their EP release show on 9.11.26 with Wingwalker, Ira, and Forktail! To listen to Casual Sex on Spotify / Apple Music  Intro song is Camel 22 Pt. 4 by Casual Sex used with permission from the band. Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band. Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

We grew up near one of the biggest attractions in Ohio, the theme park formerly known as Paramount Kings Island. We spend the episode reminiscing about growing up in the theme park, the epic highs and lows of riding rides and adolescence. We draft our favorite rides (some that have gone to coaster heaven) and others that have changed names and persevered. We finish the episode with a ten song playlist we devised to fit the mood of Kings Island, both old and new tracks to remind us of a simpler time. Special thanks to Getz, Jayla, Speakers Push the Air Zine, Louie, Ben, Ricky and Randy for all submitting their favorite rides of KI. Top Rides at Kings Island: Cody The Beast Diamondback Vortex Face-Off / Invertigo Top Gun / Flight Deck / The BatDil Mystic TimbersTomb Raider / The CryptThe RacerBeastieSpongebob Squarepants 4-D Our Kings Island Playlist (Spotify / Apple Music): Cody - The End by The Games We PlayDil - Chap Stick, Chapped Lips and Things Like Chemistry by Relient KCody - concert for aliens by MGKDil - Cigarettes by Cheerleader RoadkillCody - I Got a Man by Positive KDil - Do That Shit by Chip Tha RipperCody - Promiscuous by WSTRDil - Two Princes by Spin DoctorsCody - San Dimas High School Football Rules by The AtarisDil - Slide Along Side by Shifty Intro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, Dil & Jeremie (of the Vinyl Countdown Podcast) get to chat about one of their favorite bands, Paramore! They draft 20 of their favorite Paramore tracks and discuss them as they go. What's your favorite Paramore track? Let us know in the comments, instagram, or discord! To listen to the Paramore Draft Picks on Spotify / Apple Music To check out the Vinyl Countdown Podcast on Spotify / Apple Podcast / Instagram Jeremie’s Picks: FutureFake HappyC’est comme çaGrudgesDecoyLet the Flames BeginThat’s What You GetHere We Go AgainAll I WantedNever Let This Go Dil’s Picks: MonsterPoolProofRunning Out Of TimeWhere the Lines OverlapHallelujah For a Pessimist, I’m Pretty OptimisticBrighterMy HeartTurn It Off Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we welcome on Dravin, Mitch and Jackson of the Cincinnati rock band Dravin and the Ravens! We stopped by their rehearsal at Three Feather Records and discussed their new album coming in August, and the three singles they have released so far. We discussed the production of the record, live shows, their Chili's orders, and so much more. To check out Dravin and the Ravens's brand new single - Middle Grounds - on Spotify / Apple Music To check out Dravin and the Ravens's music on Spotify / Apple Music Thanks for listening!

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! Track Listing: Jet Stream Wish by KoyoMould by Love RarelyLLL (Sweating Bullets) by MONEYBALLFor The Heart by Ends in TragedyTrust Me by GrumpsterSo Sick by Head North Intro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! 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! To check out the singles released so far: When We Find it (Spotify / Apple Music) To check out Pleasure Systems on Instagram 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. Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

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. 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! ​To listen to Casual Sex on Spotify / Apple Music​To check out Casual Sex on Instagram​To listen to our Fountains of Wayne Mixtape on Spotify / Apple Music Thanks for listening!

We are now in week three of our travels for the Midwest Record Store Crawl. This week, we are checking out Double Play Records in Franklin, Ohio. Double Play is a store that blends both eclectic vintage collectibles and every medium of music you can imagine - from records, cds, cassettes, 8-tracks, and even VHS movies of music. We chat with Traci, one of the co-owners of the store, about what they will be doing special for the Crawl. Be sure to be ready for the crawl, happening this weekend 5/23 and 5/24! To check out Double Play Records on Instagram Intro music is "Heavy Metal Paper Moon" by Soft Contact, used with permission by the band Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

In week two of our traveling to different record stores participating in the record store crawl, we stopped off in Loveland Ohio to check in with Sarah of Plaid Room Records. She gives us some info on what they have going on for the Crawl, and it's another store to add to your list to see that weekend! To check out Plaid Room Records on Instagram Intro song is "promise" by in shining armour, used with permission by the band Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

This week, we catch up with Mitch of Three Feather Records, located in Fairfield Ohio. Mitch gives us the scoop of the Midwest Record Store Crawl - an event their store created three years ago. So who better to start our month-long tour of seeing some of the stores participating, than the creators of it? We have so much love for this store and the people of Three Feathers, who have championed us through the podcast and our zine - and genuinely love raising others up in this Cincinnati / Dayton music community. Go check out Three Feathers Records, catch a show there, or just watch our first ever video podcast here on Spotify. Next week, we're hitting the road and going to Plaid Room Records in Loveland, Ohio! To check out Three Feather Records on InstagramTo check out Mitch's band Dravin and the Ravens on Apple Music / SpotifyTo check out Mitch's band EATT on Apple Music / SpotifyTo check out Jack's band Touchdown Jesus on Apple Music / Spotify Intro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok / YouTube Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we have a special episode brought to you by our friends Louie, Ben and Kevin. We originally asked the three to guide us into the world of System of a Down, but instead they led the charge and provided most of the audio for this episode and made the picks for the playlist. They give background of each album, why they chose the songs they did, and much more. We close out the show with our thoughts on the SoaD playlist and our songs of the show. Thanks to Ben, Louie, and Kev for making this a cool and different episode! Let the Benjy Takeover commence. To listen to the System of a Down Ultimate Playlist on Spotify / Apple Music Songs of the Show: Cody - WORST PART OF YOU by Bilmuri (Spotify / Apple Music)Dil - Sex Hair by Mouse Rat (Spotify / Apple Music) Intro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef!  This week, we dive into Joyce Manor’s new record - I Used to Go to This Bar, released January 30th on Epitaph Records. We dive into the production of the album with the band having legendary Brett Gurewitz to produce, Joyce Manor’s legendary run of albums, and our thoughts on the album including our favorite songs. What are your favorite songs on the record? Is this your favorite Joyce Manor record? Let us know on social media or the discord!  To listen to I Used to Go to This Bar by Joyce Manor on Spotify / Apple Music Intro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we had the good fortune of speaking with Aidan and Seth of the Milwaukee based rock band - in shining armour. in shining armour recently released their debut EP, spirit hound, on February 27th. We get to chat about the production of the EP, the pros and cons of being a two-man band, show opportunities, and the amazing Milwaukee music community. Go check out their brand new EP on streaming. All the streaming links will be below - as well as a link to their Instagram to give them a follow. Thank you Aidan and Seth for joining the show! To stream “spirit hound” by in shining armour on Spotify / Apple Music / Youtube / BandcampTo follow in shining armour on Instagram Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Off the Beaten Clef! This week, we welcome Kev back to discuss Windows Down V, the first playlist we ever did on the podcast - and one we love to bring back every time the weather breaks. We discuss the audience submissions, our picks, and get into the weeds on NFL Street soundtracks. Thanks to everyone who submitted tracks this week! Audience Submission Tom Puckett - Beautiful Day by Ballyhoo!Louie - ADHD by IgorrBen - Hip To Be Square by Huey Lewis & The NewsClaudio - Faster by Third Eye Blind (but really the first six songs of Out of the Vein)Hannah - Hold In, Hold On by Kid BloomJeremie Lavigne - It’s Too Cold Tonight by Tiny Moving Parts Kev’s Picks Kiss by PrinceHuman by The KillersThem Changes by ThundercatFalling to Pieces by Faith No MoreOh Yeah! by Big Tymers, Tateeze, Boo & Gotti Cody’s Picks Forget Me by inbalanceCAAstrovan by Mt. JoyYou are the Woman by FirefallComfort Company by BearingsRhymes Like Dimes by MF Doom, DJ Cucumber Slice Dil’s Picks Could You Love Me? by End ItShe Is Afraid by Motion City SoundtrackDRNKNG PRBLM by Worry ClubWearing Thin by No PressureStart Choppin’ by Dinosaur Jr. To listen to the Windows Down V playlist on Spotify / Apple Music To listen to Windows Down 1-5 Complete Playlist on Spotify   Intro / Outro song is GO GO GO by LUCKY SHOT (Spotify / Apple Music / Tidal) used with permission from the band.  Follow Us on Instagram / TikTok Join the Discord  Thanks for listening!