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Earshifter

Rene and Sean
Band Of Horses
Jim Carroll
Neutral Milk Hotel
Car Seat Headrest
Change Of Heart
The Mountain Goats
Meat Puppets
Toronto
The Joy Formidable
The Basketball Diaries
Heroin
Grandaddy
The Weakerthans
On Avery Island
In the Aeroplane Over the Sea
Twin Fantasy
Teens Of Denial
Patti Smith
Lou Reed
New York City

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.

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Katie Crutchfield whose first two melancholy lo-fi albums make Rene limit himself to 4 listens, despite loving them. Learn about the connection to her twin sister, her progression from intimate 2014 performer to commanding 2025 presence (Rene's top 2... more

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MJ Lenderman – the "musician's musician" who played with what seemed like every band at the Wilco Festival in Mexico. Learn how his Guitar Hero obsession led to real guitar and his links to Wednesday, Waxahatchee and Snocaps. Sean picks Long Black Ve... more

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Wet Leg – the Grammy-winning British band who dominated UK and Australia but remain underknown in North America. Rene gives Sean song choices then plays both anyway, prompting Sean to ask "is free will a real thing?" Hear the Chaise Longue pronunciat... more

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Wednesday – the NME Album of the Year band blending Southern Gothic tales with shoegaze country. Sean curates "November," knowing Rene will love it. Rene discovers why Karly Hartzman ranks as a top 50 lyricist for Sean and obsesses over the line "loi... more

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Earshifter
Episode: Best of 2025

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Rene Rouleau
Co-host of Earshifter; focuses on band histories, influences, and storytelling.
Sean Kapstic
Co-host of Earshifter; drives explorations of artist journeys and discographies.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Mistake

    Hey gentlemen listening to the courtney barnett episode, but yeah you listened to the wrong Dan Kelly, try Dan kelly and the alphamales or dan kelly dreams!!!he is freaking incredible, like a novel

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hat rat cat bat
    Australiaa month ago
  • Great podcast about some great bands

    Great to see a new podcast like this. Change of Heart definitely brought back some great memories from the eighties. Are we old?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crushingto
    Canada5 months ago
  • 5 stars for this podcast…a must listen

    Sean and Rene feature lesser-known bands providing a charming, thoughtful, unassuming introduction with a focus on the bands’ history, influences, lyrics, themes and musical styles. Equally engaging for the average music fan looking to expand their listening repertoire and the hardcore music fan who wants to go deep.

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    5
    JennyV48
    Canada6 months ago

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Meat Puppets
Q: But before we go any further, what is punk?
Punk is literally doing whatever the hell you want, and you don't give a shit.
The Mountain Goats
Q: What was your impression of the album "Get Lonely"?
It's a breakup album that reveals no motives or character development, emphasizing the narrator's sadness instead.

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Listeners tune in for thoughtful deep dives into diverse music acts, with hosts exploring a mix of established favorites and overlooked gems. Episodes balance context about a band's background, influences, and craft with personal anecdotes and vivid concert memories, often tying in historical scenes, collaborations, and genre-blending moments. The show stands out for its approachable, fandom-loving tone, strong emphasis on music discovery, and a knack for turning obscure corners of rock, indie, and punk into engaging stories that can spark new listening lists for fans and curious newcomers alike.

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