*Originally released January 4th 2018*

Steve and Doug explore the history of The Alan Parsons Project as they move from progressive rock into pop and back again. The guys talk about music production, strange compilations, and skirting the pop culture line.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Alan Parsons Project -> Pink Floyd -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson
Alan Parsons Project -> Mel Collins -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Eye In The Sky - Eye In The Sky
​More Lost Without You - A Valid Path
I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You - I Robot

*Originally released November 19th 2017*

We kick off a new alphabet cycle by interviewing the lovely and talented Maya Rae! The group chat about the impact of social media on distribution, making connections with independent artist, and pursuing art just because you love it. Also, Steve quizzes Maya with a word association game.

Music featured this week:
​Sapphire Birds - Sapphire Birds

*Originally released December 4th 2017*

It's been three and a half years since we started this podcast, and almost all the artists we covered in our first run have gone on to release more material - let's check it out!

Music featured this week:
Back In Time - Huey Lewis and The News

*Originally released October 13th 2017*

Straight from Manchester comes the four fellas of The 1975. Listen as Steve and Doug chat about how a band can find it's identity, where they show off their influences, and why track order is critical for an album.

Music featured this week:
Chocolate - The 1975
Robbers - The 1975
Somebody Else - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It

*Originally released September 22nd 2017*

From San Francisco are the eclectic and fun ZONK! Steve and Doug chat about genres, live shows, productions, and Blade Runner.

Music featured this week:
Tittle Tattle - Our Five Worst Songs [EP]
Hard. Full. Often. - Tongue In Cheeks
Nervous Excited Delighted (Dangerous) - Half Human

*Originally released September 8th 2017*

Steve and Doug return to chat about plunderphonic artist _yi. What is the place of plunderphonics in the music world? What sort of distinctions exist between those kinds of artists? Steve also chats about some of the musical connections he made while in Spain. **Please note, since this episode's release, the artist has since rebranded themselves as Waiai**

Music featured this week:
​​hello - OTNJ_B
sayonara - irasshaimase x sayonara [EP]
towers - NULUV

*Originally released August 13th 2017*

Steve and Doug ring in August to examine classic rock, post-punk band XTC. The guys reflect on the punk movement, studio bands vs touring, and a mysterious group known as The Dukes of Stratosphear. Who are they? And will they tour??

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
XTC -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp / Tony Levin -> King Crimson
XTC -> Barry Andrews -> League Of Gentlemen -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Pat Mastelotto -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Making Plans For Nigel - Drums and Wires 
Dear God - Skylarking [after 1987]
Senses Working Overtime - English Settlement

*Originally released July 14th 2017*

Steve and Doug's examination into 90's One Hit Wonders continues as they investigate the fascinating and stylized career of Jyoti Mishra, also known as White Town. The guys also chat about student-filmed music videos, fluid sexuality, and Steve's plan b birthday present.

Music featured this week:
​Your Woman - Women In Technology
Make The World Go Away - Don't Mention The War
You Fill Me Up - Monopole
​Oh, David - Deemab

*Originally released June 19th 2017*

​Back from Sasquatch Music Festival, Doug and Steve ponder Victor Wooten and his incredible music language. Although best known as one of the great bassists, Wooten's talent for song writing and love of teaching music to youth permeates through every song and surpasses every genre. Also, what did he say?

Music featured this week:
​Soul Circus - Soul Circus
The Lesson - palmystery
What Did He Say? - What Did He Say?

*Originally released May 23rd 2017*

Doug and Steve examine the short-lived but awesome career of Unified Theory, the super group comprised of members from Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, and Celia Green. Why didn't their astounding debut album take off? Was it because of Limp Bizkit, or Backstreet Boys? The duo also are left puzzled by the little known appearance of their 2006 follow up.

Music featured this week:
​California - Unified Theory
Wither - Unified Theory
15 Hits - Cinematic

*Originally released May 11th 2017*

Steve and Doug jump over to Perth, Australia, to cover psychedelic rock act Tame Impala. The fellas ponder the experimental nature of the music, Kevin Parker's creative process, and teenage sexuality. Lots of teenage sexuality. Holy cow.

Music featured this week:
​Elephant - Lonerism
Lucidity - Innerspeaker
The Less I Know The Better - Currents
Let It Happen - Currents

*Originally released April 29th 2017*

This episode, Doug and Steve dive into the fascinating but short-lived career of The Smiths. Frequently cited as one of the UK's most important musical movements, the guys bring some fresh ears to the music and its place in cultural history. Doug gives his thoughts on vegan message songs, Steve is haunted by Johnnny Marr's guitar, and both guys gripe about track order.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Bryan Ferry -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Talking Heads -> Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> John Porter -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno / Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> John Porter -> B. B. King -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
​This Charming Man - The Smiths
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - The Queen Is Dead
How Soon Is Now? - William, It Was Really Nothing [single]

*Originally released April 5th 2017* 

Steve and Doug rebound with the long awaited Radiohead episode, joined by guest cohost Daniel Ferguson. The guys chat about playing the long game, experimentation in music, and how much Daniel hates "Creep".

Music featured this week:
Idioteque - Kid A
Karma Police - OK Computer
​Creep - Pablo Honey

*Originally released March 29th 2017*

Back from the depths of 15 studio albums, Steve and Doug emerge from hiding to reveal their thoughts on the discography of Queen. They also chat about Highlander, the six degrees from King Crimson, and that awkward state when you realize you're in the 80's.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
​Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Bill Bruford -> King Crimson
Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Jon Anderson -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> John Wetton -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> Greg Lake -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Frank Zappa -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson
Queen -> John Anthony -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Queen -> John Anthony -> Genesis -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Princes Of The Universe - A Kind Of Magic
Killer Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
Bohemian Rhapsody - A Night At The Opera

*Originally released March 14th 2017*

This week, Steve and Doug tackle Montreal trio Plants and Animals. The guys also chat about the Junos and the Polaris Music Prize, and what Canadians value in music.

Music featured this week:
Control Me - The End Of That
Feedback In The Field - Parc Avenue
​The Mama Papa - La La Land

*Originally released February 19th 2017*

At long last, 100 episodes of music! To celebrate, Steve and Doug quiz each other on music, themselves, and the podcast itself.  On the line: one last shopping trip to HMV.

Music featured this week:
Super Space Rabbit - Super Space Rabbit [single]

*Originally released February 11th 2017*

For this episode, Steve and Doug tackle New Zealand alternative project OMC, the Ōtara Millionaires Club, best remembered for their huge international hit "How Bizarre."  The duo also ponder the pop hits of the 90's, the age of downloads, and Steve busts out his hip hop skills.

Music featured this week:
How Bizarre - How Bizarre
Land Of Plenty - How Bizarre
We R The OMC - Proud: An Urban-Pacific Streetsoul Compilation