Shelved

Synopsis:

Shelved is an investigative podcast series that examines songs and albums that for one reason or another were, well, shelved. Created by Tom Maxwell, acclaimed music journalist, rhythm guitarist of heavy metal supergroup Hellyeah and the lead guitarist of Knives Out!, and his wife Brooklyn Maxwell in partnership with XTR, is an investigative podcast series that will examine songs and albums that, for one reason or another, were shelved. The podcast will explore unlikely collaborations, off-brand outbursts, and other recordings deemed too odd or ahead of their time, while uncovering the deeper stories of ego, deceit, death, and the strange intersection of art and commerce. Why were these works put on the backburner? And if the material did finally see the light of day, what was the consequent reception? The series will also delve into the current events of each time period and how the story of each recording mirrored the political, social, and economic climate of the country. “Shelved” is based on Maxwell’s article series by the same title, originally published on Longreads.

Hosted by:
Tom Maxwell and Brooklyn Maxwell