Candy Ears
Candy Ears is an ode to sound. It celebrates play through audio sketches, stories, and experiments.
A project by Emily Shaw (and friends).
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About the Project
The Candy Ears podcast started out as a way to share my passion projects, create a space for play and experimentation, and let listeners in on my creative process.
However, over time, I continued to hear incredible work from my peers that wasn’t reaching the audience it deserved. I recognized the need for a podcast to share and celebrate the work of artists experimenting with sound and storytelling.
Candy Ears became a space to showcase innovative, boundary-pushing audio in all its forms. While I produce most episodes independently, the podcast regularly highlights the work of guest artists.
Services
Creative development
Project management
Audio editing
Scoring
Sound design
Writing for the ear
Voiceover
Mixing
The Impact
Candy Ears has been recognized by KQED, BBC Radio 4, On Air Fest, and more!
Featured Podcast at KQED Fest 2024
”Time Play” Episode: Featured on BBC Radio 4’s Short Cuts (Lost Futures)
”Red Car” Episode: Official Select (On Air Fest 2021)
”This Shadow” Episode: Honorable Mention (Radio Race 2019)
Press:
Emily Shaw of Candy Ears on the balance between audio passion projects and paychecks - Descript
Prioritizing Joy and Creativity in Our Lives with Emily Shaw - Sustainable Ambition Podcast
Built on joy, paid in podcasts - The Noise Gate by Podcast Movement
Machines That Move Us - The A/B Test
”Sounds of Comfort During Quarantine: A Global Audio Experiment” Episode: Featured on Social Distance Assistance (Validate Your Mental State)
“Emily’s stunning “Red Car”...manages to unlock Pixarian levels of anthropomorphic feels in a very short piece.”
– Chris O'Keeffe, The A/B Test
“Lovely odes to sound, the show title perfectly describes them.”
– Sharon Mashihi, Creator of Appearances
“None of my clocks tick, but my life ticks". Oh gosh this piece gave me shivers. The rhythms, the sound, the counting, the immersion. It felt so stripped back and raw, I was surprised how much emotion it brought up in me through the simple sounds, rhythms, counting…A reminder that life is full and short and not to be missed.”
– Phoebe McIndoe, Creator of Small Audio Art
Explore the Podcast
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