Auscultation is the musical alias of Joel Shanahan, an electronic music producer whose sound nuances the realms of deep house, ambient, and leftfield. Auscultation emerged in the electronic music scene with an adept ability to craft tracks that are both introspective and stirring, often characterized by their lush synths, pulsating rhythms, and an atmospheric quality that is both entrancing and subtly complex.

Shanahan’s project took on the name Auscultation with the self-titled release "S/T" in 2014, a collection that garnered attention from avid listeners of deep electronic soundscapes. This was followed by "L'étreinte Imaginaire" in 2016, an album that showcased Shanahan’s growth and depth as a producer, further refining his signature sound with tracks that were emotive and sonically textured. The third installment, aptly named "III", was dropped in 2020, and continued to exhibit Auscultation's knack for hypnotic melodies and rich aural environments. Through these releases, Auscultation has cemented Shanahan’s place as a contemplative voice within the underground electronic music community, captivating audiences with his ethereal and immersive sonic narratives.