*Originally released January 31st 2017* This week, Steve and Doug tackle the varied and long-lasting career of Moby, from heady techno to punk to sampling a capella gospel to ambient insomnia cures. The guys also chat about break up songs, sexy songs, abstract songs, and Top of the Pops. Music featured this week: Disco Lies - Last Night Feeling So Real - Everything Is Wrong Natural Blues - Play Lucy Vida - Last Night
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*Originally released January 16th 2017* Steve and Doug take on the brainchild of James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, in this episode. The duo tackle questions about pacing in a song, self-deprecation, dance, and writing for Seinfeld. Music featured this week: Daft Punk Is Playing At My House - LCD Soundsystem Drunk Girls - This Is Happening All My Friends - Sound Of Silver
*Originally released November 16th 2016* This episode, Steve and Doug chat about what happens when you mix Sonic Youth guitars, Charlie Brown piano, double dutch chants, and car chase sequence horns - the answer is UK's The Go! Team! The boys also chat about the alternative music scene is 2004 / 2005, and if it's kosher to be using all these audio clips. Music featured this week: Ladyflash - Thunder, Lightning, Strike Keys To The City - Proof Of Youth What D'you Say? - The Scene Between Mayday - SEMICIRCLE
*Originally released November 1st 2016* A film composer, a doctor, and an English prof collaborating long distance; they are Faded Paper Figures. Steve and Doug talk about their fantastic music (and Highlander) in this week's episode. Music featured this week: Piledrive - The Matter Breathing - Relics Metropolis - Dynamo Timewave Zero - Timewave Zero [single]
*Originally released October 18th 2016* This week Steve and Doug delve deep into the electronic pop duo Empire Of The Sun, with their epic album journeys, cinematic music videos, and silly hat parties. Music featured this week: Walking On A Dream - Walking On A Dream Alive - Ice On The Dune High And Low - Two Vines We Are The People - Walking On A Dream
*Originally released September 13th 2016* This episode, Doug and Steve chat about Toronto underground Apocalyptic Pop trio Bravestation. The boys also chat about musical frisson, the question of keeping past releases available, and Doug's pick for the best single of 2015. Music featured this week: Actors - V [EP] Signs Of The Civilized - Giants & Dreamers 13th Floor - 13th Floor [single] Future Love - IV [EP]
*Originally released May 17th 2016* On to the strange and bizarre world of experimental music act Xiu Xiu. It's challenging, emotional, intriguing, and sometimes abrasive, but there's always something rewarding to be found. The guys also talk about difficult cover art, vocals balanced against instruments, and songs we like when we aren't sure why. Music featured this week: Boy Soprano - The Air Force Bog People - La Forêt I Luv The Valley, OH! - Fabulous Muscles Wondering - Forget
*Originally released April 26th 2016* Washed Out may be one of the most intriguing stories of artistic discovery covered on the podcast. Steve and Doug look into the Georgia native's library aspirations, musical talents, and what the internet has done for the industry. Amor fati. Music featured this week: All I Know - Paracosm Olivia - High Times [EP] Feel It All Around - Life Of Leisure [EP] Million Miles Away - Mister Mellow
*Originally released April 13th 2016* This episode, Steve and Doug come right back to the present with Vampire Weekend, while also musing about licensing for car ads, rich white kid music (whatever that is), and lawsuits over polaroids. Music featured this week: Cousins - Contra Step - Modern Vampires Of The City Mansard Roof - Vampire Weekend Run - Contra
*Originally released February 15th 2016* Steve and Doug jam it all in this episode! ABBA, Ace of Base, the Bergen Wave, mispronounced movie titles, Robyn, 90's techno, and a few minutes in there talking about Röyksopp. Music featured this week: Happy Up Here - Junior Monument - Do It Again [EP] Remind Me - Melody AM Röyksopp's Night Out - Melody AM
*Originally released January 22nd 2016* Steve and Doug hem and haw over the mysterious Q Lazzarus this week. The guys also chat about cinema, songwriting, how the Music News is turning into an obituary. Music featured this week: Goodbye Horses - Goodbye Horses [single] White Lines - Goodbye Horses [single] Heaven - Philadelphia [soundtrack] (but not really) Tears Of Fear - Demo
*Originally released December 8th 2015* Steve and Doug chat about on of their all-time favourite artists, Alan Palomo, and his dance, New Wave-inspired, electronic project Neon Indian. Also, always bring Sharpies to concerts guys. Music featured this week: Deadbeat Summer - Psychic Chasms Annie - VEGA Int. Night School Polish Girl - Era Extraña
*Originally released November 27th 2015* Steve and Doug go back to the new rock movement of the mid-2000's and talk about the strangely named band, The Music. The duo also lament and gush about live shows, the value of selling your own music, and Vancouver's night life. Music featured this week: Breakin' - Welcome To The North Take The Long Road And Walk It - The Music No Weapon Sharper Than Will - Strength In Numbers
*Originally released November 6th 2015* This episode, Steve and Doug look at Greek band Keep Shelly In Athens, and chat about independent electronica, touring, and the return of Phil Collins. Music featured this week: Our Own Dream - Our Own Dream [EP] Time Exists Only To Betray Us - At Home Fractals - Now I'm Ready
*Originally released October 9th 2015* This episode Doug and Steve cover Her Space Holiday, the solo project of Marc Bianchi and his fascinating musical stylings. Also Doug hates on Apple and gets a special package in the mail mid-episode! Music featured this week: This Seat Is Definitely Taken - Sleepy Tigers [EP] Sleeping Pills - Home Is Where You Hang Yourself Japanese Gum - The Young Machines
*Originally released September 28th 2015* Steve and Doug reflect on Ghostland Observatory this episode, and also contemplate Sasquatch Music Festival, ornery music critics, and one of Steve's secret crushes. Music featured this week: Sad Sad City - Paparazzi Lightning Rich Man - delete.delete.i.eat.meat... Codename Rondo - Codename Rondo Midnight Voyage - Paparazzi Lightning
*Originally released September 19th 2015* Doug and Steve are joined by their errant and crazed youngest brother Daniel Ferguson to discuss Franz Ferdinand. The guys also chat about experimental music, the changing pop scene, and the limits to engagement with your fans. Music featured this week: No You Girls - Tonight: Franz Ferdinand Right Action - Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
*Originally released August 12th 2015* This episode Steve and Doug cover San Francisco chillwave electronica artist Blackbird Blackbird. The guys also chat about the glories of Bandcamp (again), the Bandsintown app, Bobs and Lolo, and Big Lenny. Music featured this week: Love Unlimited - Tangerine Sky Pure - Summer Heart Heartbeat - Summer Heart Fog Rolls On - Boracay Planet
*Originally released June 9th 2015* This week Doug and Steve jump around Canada to follow in the footsteps of Young Galaxy, a band deeply entrenched in the Canadian music scene while also being underwater apparently. There's also some chit chat about Stars (again), bands who shift labels, and being nominated for the Polaris Music Prize. Music featured this week: We Have Everything - Shapeshifting Fall For You - Ultramarine Come And See - Young Galaxy Blown Minded - Shapeshifting
*Originally released April 29th 2015* Doug and Steve take a deep look at The Tea Party, a staple of Canadian (and Australian) music collectors. The duo also gab about the influence of pop radio on Canadian music, rock voices, and albums that reward patience. Music featured this week: Heaven Coming Down - Triptych Temptation - Transmission Angels - The Interzone Mantras
*Originally released April 22nd 2015* This week during the Canadian run, Steve and Doug get pumped over the uber-talented Spiral Beach! The two also chat about great music videos, movie soundtracks, and how splinter groups can sound totally different from the originating band. Music featured this week: Made Of Stone - Ball May Go Round (In A Mania) - The Only Really Thing Voodoo - Spiral Beach
*Originally released April 3rd 2015* Double the fun on the Canadian run! Steve and Doug talk about the Canadian powerhouse known as The Philosopher Kings and their offshoot band Prozzäk. Throw in a bit of Jarvis Church and Track & Field, and the guys also find The Ultimate Philosopher Kings Song! Music featured this week: You Stepped On My Life - Famous, Rich And Beautiful Charms - The Philosopher Kings Cry - Famous, Rich and Beautiful Strange Disease - Hot Show www.nevergetoveryou - Saturday People Sucks To Be You - Hot Show
*Originally released March 25th 2015* The Canadian run pushes on! This time, Steve and Doug chat about composer/musician Owen Pallett. They also talk about Dungeons & Dragons, being a geek, and how Steve got the nickname "The Butcher." Music featured this week: Lewis Takes Off His Shirt - Heartland He Poos Clouds - He Poos Clouds Song For Five & Six - In Conflict
*Originally released March 13th 2015* Steve and Doug continue the Canadian Run with The Most Serene Republic, a band with an impressively aggressive body of work. The guys also muse on self-production, being an opening act, and the continued evolution of a band's sound. Music featured this week: Heavens To Purgatory - ...And The Ever Expanding Universe (Oh) God - Underwater Cinematographer The Men Who Live Upstairs - Population Where Cedar Nouns And Adverbs Walk - Underwater Cinematographer
*Originally released March 6th 2015* On this episode of the Canadian Run, Steve and Doug travel back to the summer of 1999: The Summer of LEN. Don't pretend you haven't missed it. Sidebars include the Frozen phenomenon, ever evolving line ups, and the magic of Biz Markie. Music featured this week: A Brother Sister Thing - The Diary Of The Madmen Candy Pop - Superstar If You Steal My Sunshine - You Can't Stop The Bum Rush
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