Living Room Clutter

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Welcome to Living Room Clutter, the ultimate podcast for peripheral rhythm gaming. We are diving deep into the past, present, and future of the note-highway. Whether you are nostalgic for the golden era of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, grinding customs on Clone Hero and YARG, or tracking every update for the upcoming revival title Stage Tour, this is your home for everything five-fret.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago ·  Bonus

    RHYTHM GAMING: Then, Now & The Future! LIVE at Cleveland Gaming Classic!

    Live from Panel Zone 2 at the Cleveland Gaming Classic, the Living Room Clutter crew takes the stage for a full deep dive into the history, evolution, and future of rhythm gaming!From arcade floor mats and plastic guitar booms to indie revivals and modern VR beat-matching, music-action games have shaped how we play forever. Join us as we look back at where the genre started, analyze where it stands today, and discuss what lies ahead for rhythm game hardware, community preservation, and new releases!The Golden Era: Reliving arcade DDR, the Guitar Hero and Rock Band craze, and the magic of plastic instruments.Genre Preservation & Hardware: Navigating rare setups, legacy controllers, and keeping classic rhythm games alive. The Future of Beat Drops: Where the genre is heading next with indie titles, modern VR, and new hardware innovations.Did you catch the panel live in Cleveland? Drop your favorite rhythm game memory in the comments below!

    RHYTHM GAMING: Then, Now & The Future! LIVE at Cleveland Gaming Classic!

  2. 6d ago

    Is Stage Tour Saving Rhythm Games? Hardware Prices, DLC & Subscription Truth!

    The developers behind Stage Tour just dropped a massive "Note to the Community" addressing the biggest questions surrounding launch, hardware costs, and live-service plans—and the Living Room Clutter crew is breaking it all down!In Episode 11, we dive deep into the dev team's open letter to discuss:No Manufactured FOMO: How DLC events and long-term music licensing will actually work (and why your purchased songs aren't disappearing).Hardware & Bundle Pricing: Breaking down the $39.99 game price, the $129.99 guitar bundle, and why the team is avoiding the risky "Band in a Box" model of the past.Why No Subscription Model? The devs address why a subscription service isn't in the cards right now and what it means for the game's ecosystem.Flexible Gameplay: What to expect from 4-Lane and 5-Lane Arcade instrument types, controller support, and playing your way.Are the Stage Tour developers taking the right lessons from rhythm gaming history? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

  3. Sep 2

    Stage Tour Deep Dive!

    The guys are taking a second lap through Stage Tour, diving even deeper into the upcoming rhythm revival! In Episode 10, Dave and Keith unpack new details on controller-mapping vs. classic plastic instruments, clearing out the living room clutter to build the ultimate rhythm gaming setup, and clarifying key mechanics for both casual players and hard-core plastic band veterans.

  4. Aug 26

    THE BIGGEST STAGE TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT EVER!!!

    Grab your plastic instruments and clear out the coffee table—the five-fret revival is officially locked in! In this episode of Living Room Clutter, the crew dives headfirst into all the massive announcements drop for Stage Tour. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about its December 10, 2026 launch: The Music & Gear: Over 90 officially licensed tracks across six decades, plus 180+ collectable Gibson®, Epiphone®, and Kramer® guitars. The Ways to Play: From classic 4-Lane and 5-Lane Arcade Modes to Lead, Groove/Bass, Drums, Vocals, PC Keyboard, or gamepad support. New Modes & Challenges: A look into the brand-new roguelite Tour Mode, Quickplay, Practice, and Expert Plus difficulty for drummers. Hardware & Band Customization: Everything on the official Stage Tour hardware lineup, plus building your dream roster from 50+ unlockable bandmates. Whether you're planning your day-one band lineup or getting your gear ready, tune in for full commentary and detailed reactions on the biggest rhythm-action drop of the year!

  5. Aug 19

    6 NEW SONGS for STAGE TOUR AND A Dedicated Rock Band 4 PS4?

    In Episode 8 of Living Room Clutter, we’re breaking down the latest heavy hitters joining Stage Tour, including track reveals like The Cure’s "Just Like Heaven," Radiohead’s "Just," Bad Omens’ "Just Pretend," The Rolling Stones’ "In The Stars," Smash Mouth’s "All Star," and Muse’s "Starlight." Plus, because standard plastic instruments apparently aren't portable enough, Dave takes DIY overkill to new heights by custom-building a dedicated "Rock Band 4 machine"—a travel-ready PS4 existing purely to jam on the road. Grab a seat and tune in as we unpack the new setlist drops, questionable hardware projects, and all the plastic rock nostalgia your living room can handle!

  6. Aug 5

    The Metal Songs Are Here Stage Tour!

    This episode is dedicated to heavy riffs, relentless rhythms, and the exciting future of the rhythm game genre!In this episode, we break down Setlist Reveal #5 for Stage Tour, featuring three massive new metal additions: Mastodon – "The Motherload" Mammoth – "The End" Beast in Black – "Blind and Frozen" Plus, we dive into a core discussion for rhythm game fans: Is a roguelike twist exactly what the rhythm genre needs right now? Tune in as we dissect the tracks, debate gameplay mechanics, and talk all things rhythm gaming!

  7. Jul 29

    STAGE TOUR C;CLOSED BETA? LET US IN!

    WE ARE BACK FOR THE NUMBER 1 RYTHM GAMING PODCAST! Living Room Clutter will break down the latest in Stage Tour News! Can we get iunto the closed beta?

  8. Jul 22

    Clone Hero Massive Update, Stage Tour Comic Books, and High Scores!

    Welcome to Living Room Clutter (LRC Episode 5)! Dave and Keith are back to break down the latest news, updates, and deep dives in the world of rhythm games and plastic instrument nostalgia.The guys dive straight into the massive new feature drop for Clone Hero!, Stage Tour gets a comic book, and do we only play for the score?

  9. Jul 15

    What Does Stage Tour Need to Show?

    Welcome to Episode 4 of Living Room Clutter! Tonight, Dave and Keith are diving deep into the latest music drops for the upcoming rhythm game Stage Tour, featuring our reactions to Set List Drop Three. Plus, with San Diego Comic-Con right around the corner, we are mapping out what RedOctane's "Stage Tour" presence needs to look like. We’re not just staring at a convention center map we’re breaking down the exact strategy, features, and hardware reveals they need to bring to the show floor to keep the plastic-instrument hype building ahead of launch. To wrap things up, we pass the aux cord for our official Song Requests of the Week. If you love rhythm games, game collecting, and couch commentary, hit that subscribe button and join the chat!

  10. Jul 8

    Will Stage Tour Bring Casual Players Back? 🤔

    Can Stage Tour breathe new life into the genre and bring casual players back to the plastic instruments? This week on Living Room Clutter, Dave, Keith, and Zach dive into the future of casual rhythm gaming, break down the massive critical praise for the new Rhythm Heaven, and share our personal song requests of the week!Plus, Dave drops a shocking truth bomb: his first rhythm game wasn't Guitar Hero. 😲If you love rhythm games, hit that Subscribe button and join the clutter!

  11. Jul 1

    RYTHM GAMING IS BACK!

    Welcome back to the living room! The LRC crew is back for Episode 2, and we have a jam-packed show for you tonight. Dave kicks things off by diving into the brand-new Rhythm Heaven Groove Demo—is it everything we hoped for, or did we miss a beat?Then, we dive into the latest rhythm gaming news with three massive track announcements for Stage Tour:Avril Lavigne – "Bite Me"Honey Revenge – "Airhead"Paramore – "For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic"MAIN TOPIC: Stage Tour's Core Game ModesWhat are the must-have modes for Stage Tour at launch? We break down the officially confirmed lineup: Quickplay, Practice Mode, Judgements, and the highly anticipated Campaign.The campaign is the massive talking point tonight because RedOctane is introducing a roguelite structure to the career mode! Each run is called a "Tour"—featuring different setlists, gameplay modifiers, and branching paths with specific challenges. No more memorizing a static career list; you have to adapt to whatever the run throws at you. Plus, we'll discuss Judgements Mode, the high-tier competitive spine of the game built entirely around strict hit-accuracy rather than casual point accumulation.Finally, we wrap up the night with our Song Request of the Week, featuring Dave's pick: "She Will Be Loved" by Maroon 5. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and let's get into the clutter!

  12. Jun 24

    Can Stage Tour Bring Back Rhythm Gaming?

    The Return of Rhythm Gaming? 🎸The #1 rock band and Guitar Hero podcast from 2015 is BACK! With the massive announcement of the new rhythm game Stage Tour, we have to ask: is this the official return of the genre, or is it just empty hype? Dave and Keith break it all down in our grand return episode.Premiere Date: June 23, 2026 @ 9:30 PM EST🎵 TRACKLIST DISCUSSEDWe dive into the first 7 confirmed tracks for Stage Tour:BABYMETAL & Electric Callboy — "RATATATA"Extreme — "Get The Funk Out"Ghost — "Square Hammer"Good Kid — "Mimi's Delivery Service"Red Hot Chili Peppers — "Dani California"Static-X — "Terminator Oscillator"Weezer — "Island In The Sun"💿 SONG REQUESTS OF THE WEEKKeith's Pick:TBDDave's Pick: The Emptiness Machine — Linkin Park

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Welcome to Living Room Clutter, the ultimate podcast for peripheral rhythm gaming. We are diving deep into the past, present, and future of the note-highway. Whether you are nostalgic for the golden era of Guitar Hero and Rock Band, grinding customs on Clone Hero and YARG, or tracking every update for the upcoming revival title Stage Tour, this is your home for everything five-fret.

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  • Creator
    Living Room Clutter
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
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