Earshifter
So much great music gets lost in the cracks. Join us at Earshifter where we feature artists (old and new) often overlooked by the masses and radio. We’ll talk about what makes the band great and different, their background and their bestest-est songs. Earshifter is ultimately about two things: music discovery OR if you love the feature artist in an episode, going deep on that band you love.
Episodes
Car Seat Headrest – the lo-fi indie rock rebels who should be household names. Sean and Rene chat about Will Toledo's rise from backseat-of-car recordings to major label, and Rene's unexpected love for the epic 13-minute "Beach Life and Death". Plus, in a podcast first, Rene gives Sean a song buffet and lets him choose. Sean teases Rene about his "haters to lovers" journey on The Scholars album, and th...
Sparks – the quirky art-pop pioneers who deserve more recognition. Join Sean and Rene as they explore the eccentric world of Ron and Russell Mael, from their theatrical stage presence to their genre-defying sound. Discover why Sparks' influence spans decades, inspiring artists from the Sex Pistols to New Order to Beck. With tales of unexpected collaborations with Gorillaz and Franz Ferdinand, this episode unravels the story of...
Neutral Milk Hotel – the enigmatic indie legends who deserve more recognition. Join Sean and Rene as they explore Jeff Mangum’s surreal world – from unique soundscapes to abstract lyrics. See why Rene might prefer "On Avery Island" over the iconic "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea," and learn about the mysterious origins of their name and Jeff’s sudden disappearance. This episode unravels the brief yet impactful st...
The Mountain Goats – the prolific lo-fi storytellers who deserve more recognition. This is the band that was made for Sean NOT Rene – find out why. And tune in to tales of Andrew Eldritch being rude behind a bouncer, and another round of Sean hating Radiohead as they explore why this goth-adjacent, boombox-to-studio evolution should get more attention. From 23 studio albums (and counting) to wrestling concepts and biblical referenc...
Band of Horses – the genre-bending American band who deserve more recognition. Sean and Rene discuss their history and evolution, how Rene forced the first album on Sean, Sean's surprise at Rene's reaction to BOH live, and their album-ranking fight. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZWhBJY5fR4dCEW0rDoF7N?si=5abe516a325b4624
The Weakerthans – the post-punk, introspective Winnipeg band who deserve more recognition. Sean and Rene discuss their history and evolution, and “fun” facts about Winnipeg. Plus, hear Sean's Riot Fest coincidence that blows Rene's mind. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QcYyKd8tX6wuLavitI9KP?si=d50427e4638744a7
Grandaddy – the Modesto post-skatepunk atmospheric pioneers who deserve more recognition. From Jason Lytle's skateboarding origins to their unique sound blend, Sean and Rene discuss their history, evolution and more concert amnesia. Plus, CLICK, Sean surprises Rene with strong feelings about the band. Earshifter playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6bDzK72WMGg4k0VJMBapiY?si=8b2a6593af344444 UPDATE: Grandaddy’s Blu Wav a...
New York poet Jim Carroll gets the spotlight as the hosts dig into his world of basketball, heroin, and punk poetry. Between debates about song picks, how Jim Carroll got Sean free drinks, and the question of playing sports high, they explore why this Lou Reed-connected artist needs more recognition. From Andy Warhol's Factory to Patti Smith collaborations – discover this junkie-turned-clean inspiration. Earshifter playlist: h...
Welsh band The Joy Formidable get the spotlight as the hosts dig into their overlooked catalog and massive sound. Between an AI guessing game gone wrong, some serious concert amnesia, and thoughts on music therapy, they explore why this sonic-rollercoaster band deserves way more recognition. From "The Big Roar" to Utah wilderness vibes - check out this dynamic trio. Earshifter playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1...
In the debut episode of Earshifter, hosts Rene and Sean dive into Toronto's Change of Heart, reflecting on their significant but overlooked influence. Amid tales of teenage button collections and record exchanges, they discuss the band's history, evolution, and why they're deserving of more recognition. Earshifter playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4xT3qcagxiU1wsHNNaVOwR?si=a51c033d6a0c4f56 UPDATE: In 2025, ...
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