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U Is For U2, Part 2

6/30/2019

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*Originally released October 15th 2014*

On this *remastered* second part of their U2 episode, Steve and Doug continue talking about the Irish rockers with guest cohosts Stuart Ferguson and Travis Mendgen.  The four chat about image changes, alienating fans, and how to structure an album (or not!).
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U Is For U2, Part 1

6/29/2019

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*Originally released October 15th 2014*

On this *remastered* episode, Steve and Doug are joined once again by Stuart Ferguson and also new guest cohost Travis Mendgen, in discussing the first half of U2's career. The guys also talk about what makes a great stage performance, punk versus post-punk, and when a live version surpasses a studio version.
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Six Degrees From King Crimson:
U2 -> Brian Eno -> Roxy Music -> Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
U2 -> François Kevorkian -> King Crimson
U2 -> R.E.M. -> Bill Rieflin -> King Crimson
U2 -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson
U2 -> Steve Lillywhite -> Talking Heads -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson

​Music featured this week:
Even Better Than The Real Thing - Achtung Baby
Elevation - All That You Can't Leave Behind
Pride - The Unforgettable Fire
Boomerang II - Pride (In The Name Of Love) [single]
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T Is For Time Columns

6/26/2019

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*Originally released October 1st 2014*

Doug takes Steve down into the world of indie this episode with Time Columns! Along the way, they talk about the Polaris Music Prize, remix albums, and how artists can take advantage of crowdfunding sites like IndieGoGo.

Music featured this week:
Summer - Sunriseinthesea [EP]
Luma - MANA
Tarantula Death Pose (Desert Song) [Live] - Unreleased
Tetralemma - MANA
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S Is For Sigur Rós

6/23/2019

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*Originally released September 24th 2014*

This episode Steve and Doug discuss the ethereal art-rock Icelandic band Sigur Rós, stumbling over every pronunciation along the way. The two also dig into constructed languages, the genre of post-rock, and playing with an audience's expectations.

Music featured this week:
Hoppípolla - Takk...
Svefn-g-englar - Ágætis byrjun
Untitled 1 (Vaka) - ( )
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R Is For Roxy Music

6/20/2019

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*Originally released September 18th 2019*

Let's take a trip back to the 70's with this week's episode on Roxy Music. Steve and Doug are joined by local musician and parental figure Stuart Ferguson, who sheds some light on the music scene of the time. The guys look at the influence of Brian Eno, the transition to disco, and the fickle nature of music critics.  Also is the first episode with Doug's segment "6 Degrees From King Crimson"!

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Roxy Music -> Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Love Is The Drug - Sirens
The Thrill Of It All - Country Life
More Than This - Avalon
Tara - Avalon
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Q Is For Queens Of The Stone Age

6/19/2019

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*Originally released on September 10th 2014*

In this episode, Steve and Doug contemplate the hard rock goodness of their first request, Queens of the Stone Age. The fellas also wax on about rock on pop radio, the strength of an album's last track, and how a band's sound can evolve.

Music featured this week:
3's & 7's - Era Vulgaris
Little Sister - Lullabies To Paralyze
No One Knows - Songs For The Deaf
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P Is For Paul White

6/15/2019

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*Originally released September 2nd 2014*

Welcome to the world of Paul White! Steve and Doug dive deep into the varied and fascinating musical career of this artist from London, UK. The guys also talk about the stigma against women in rock, the line between genius and insanity, and various platforms musicians can release their work on.

Music featured this week:
​The Punch Drummer - The Strange Dreams Of Paul White
Pride - Paul White & The Purple Brain
The Doldrums - Rapping With Paul White
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O Is For Outkast

6/11/2019

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*Originally released August 27th 2014*

This episode looks at Atlanta-based rap duo Outkast, with all their quirks and beats. The guys also talk about school placement programs for gifted youths, Rolling Stone's list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, and what's cooler than being cool.

Music featured this week:
​Rosa Parks - Aquemini
Ms. Jackson - Stankonia
Hey Ya - The Love Below
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N Is For Newsboys

6/8/2019

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*Originally released August 19th 2014*

This week's episode is on the Australian Christian rock turned pop band Newsboys. Doug and Steve also discuss trying the break the Christian music mould, remix and compilation albums, and going from an underground fresh sound to processed pop beats.

Music featured this week:
Shine - Going Public
Entertaining Angels - Step Up To The Microphone
God's Not Dead - God's Not Dead
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M Is For Miami Horror

6/6/2019

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*Originally released August 4th 2014*

Time for some sensual dance with Australian project Miami Horror. Steve and Doug talk about the connections you can find through collaborations, sexy music videos, and how the transition from cds to digital music can really kill your marketing.

Music featured this week:
Don't Be On With Her - Bravado
I Look To You - Illumination
Real Slow - All Possible Futures
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L Is For Linkin Park

6/3/2019

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*Originally released July 28th 2014*

This episode, Steve and Doug talk about the massively successful Linkin Park, trendsetters in the nu-metal scene that was so-often imitated. This of course means chatting about the rock music scene in the late 90's, Transformers soundtracks, and how to preserve your identity while pushing the boundaries of your creativity. All while touring.

Music featured this week:
One Step Closer - Hybrid Theory
Faint - Meteora
What I've Done - Minutes To Midnight
Pts.OF.Athrty - Reanimation
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K Is For KONGOS

6/2/2019

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*Originally released July 21st 2014*

This episode, Doug and Steve take a look at the career of the South African brothers known as KONGOS. The fellas also chat about iTunes, the dynamics of being an opening act, and busy tour schedules. Also, what's the story with that first album anyway?

Music featured this week:
Another Daydream - KONGOS
Come With Me Now - Lunatic
I'm Only Joking - Lunatic
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