About Earshot
Formed in 1999, Earshot is a Los Angeles-based heavy modern rock band that originally brought together vocalist/guitarist Wil Martin, bassist Guy Couturier, drummer Dieter Hartman, and guitarist Scott Kohler. The band released their debut album, Letting Go (produced by David Kahne and mixed by Andy Wallace), in 2002 on Warner Bros. Records. Shortly after completion of the album, guitarist Mike Callahan and bassist Johnny Sprague joined, solidifying the lineup.
Earshot embarked on several extensive tours with bands like Hoobastank, Shinedown, Staind, Kid Rock, Disturbed, Sevendust, Filter, Saliva, StaticX, and Stone Temple Pilots. During this period, their debut single, “Get Away,” peaked at #4 on the U.S. Active Rock charts, remaining in the top 100 for over 64 weeks. Additionally, “Headstrong” was featured on The Queen of the Damned soundtrack alongside tracks from Disturbed, Deftones, and Marilyn Manson.
In 2003, the band returned to the studio to record their second album, Two (produced by Johnny K. and mixed by Rich Costey), which was released in 2004 on Warner Bros. Records. The breakout single, “Wait,” hit #9 on the U.S. Active Rock charts and was prominently featured in the Madden NFL 2005 and MX vs. ATV Unleashed video game soundtracks.
After parting ways with Warner Bros. in 2005, Earshot signed with Indegoot/Fontana/Universal Recordings in 2007 and began work on their third album, The Silver Lining (produced by Brian Garcia and Wil Martin, mixed by Mike Watts). The album produced the band’s fifth charting single, “MisSunderstood.”
In 2015, after a long hiatus, Earshot released Aftermath—a five-song mini-LP. Produced by Wil Martin and mixed by Sam Hughes, the EP featured the song “Let Me” and an intimate acoustic version of “Fall Apart” from the album Two.
In 2019, Martin reactivated Earshot with a fresh lineup, welcoming drummer Mike Sylvia (O-Town, Debbie Gibson, John Secada), guitarist Aaron Fink (Breaking Benjamin, Lifer), and bassist John Novak (Down to Six). This marked a new chapter for the band, re-energizing their sound and paving the way for new music starting with their cover of Alanis Morissette’s ‘Uninvited.’”
Now, after 18 years since their last full-length album, Earshot is set to release a brand-new record in 2025, once again teaming up with renowned producer Johnny K.
Martin promises the album will mark a return to the band’s signature approach—heavy in sound and honest in emotion—while showcasing a more evolved and refined sound that captures the raw intensity and vulnerability that has always defined their music. Poised to be the band’s best album yet, it delivers a bold new chapter in their legacy and is sure to stand out as a unique force in the genre.
