*Originally released February 27th 2015* This episode, Steve and Doug talk a bit about k-os, and everyone's favourite topic: race relations in Canada! The duo also talk about Fred Penner, issues with the music industry, and the difficulty marketing your music over pop radio. Music featured this week: I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman - Yes! Sunday Morning - Atlantis: Hymns For Disco Crabbuckit - Joyful Rebellion
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*Originally released February 19th 2015* Steve and Doug are joined once again by Nathan Ferguson to discuss Johnny Hollow, the musical project spearheaded by Vincent Marcone. The guys chat about being screwed by labels, macabre art projects, and crowd funding done right. Also Steve tells a story about the dark, crazy history of a certain Russian Monk. Music featured this week: This Hollow World - Dirty Hands Devil's Night - A Collection Of Creatures Dark Thing - Johnny Hollow
*Originally released January 30th 2015* On this episode, Doug and Steve look at one of the biggest bands to come out of Vancouver in recent years, and for good reason, Hey Ocean! The two also muse over My Little Pony, guest appearances in music videos, and approaching celebrities at movie theatres. Music featured this week: A Song About California - It's Easier To Be Somebody Else Big Blue Wave - Is Warning - Stop Looking Like Music Make A New Dance Up - Is
*Originally released January 13th 2015* On this episode, Steve and Doug cover local Vancouverites Five Alarm Funk. The duo also muse about awesome cover art, thoughts about ska, and making it as an artist in Vancouver. Also the guys fulfill a special request from Our Friend Travis to perform a rap duet, and some "unboxing" of Steve's (late) Christmas gifts from Doug! Music featured this week: Zenith Escalator - Anything Is Possible We All Scream - ABANDONEARTH The Iron Pegasus - Rock The Sky Robot - ABANDONEARTH
*Originally released January 7th 2015* Steve and Doug continue their Canadian run with Esthero, the collaborative darling of the music industry. The guys also gab about talented teens, the trials of music distribution, and the use of autotune to set an atmosphere. Music featured this week: We R In Need Of A Musical ReVoLuTion - Wikked Lil' Grrrls Never Gonna Let You Go - Everything Is Expensive That Girl - Breath From Another
*Originally released December 25th 2014* Merry Christmas! What better way to celebrate the holidays than to plug in and listen to our episode on Crystal Castles? Along the way, Steve and Doug also muse about music videos, She-Ra and cartoon villains, and divisive albums alienating fans. Music featured this week: Celestica - Crystal Castles II Plague - Crystal Castles III Alice Practice - Alice Practice [EP] 1991 - Crystal Castles
*Originally released December 18th 2014* Steve and Doug tackle the Canadian powerhouse known as Broken Social Scene this episode! Also Modest Mouse is back, the guys chat about artists making their own label to support other artists, and Doug's infamous Buck 65 story. Music featured this week: 7/4 (Shoreline) - Broken Social Scene World Sick - Forgiveness Rock Record Cause = Time - You Forgot It In People
*Originally released December 11th 2014* Oh Canada! This episode Steve and Doug start their Canadian run: 26 Canadian acts you may not have heard but probably should. First up, Toronto's Austra. Along the way, they also chat about Spiral Beach, evolution of sound, and big auspicious voices from where you least expect it. Music featured this week: Habitat - Habitat [EP] Lose It - Feel It Break Home - Olympia
*Originally released November 13th 2014* Steve and Doug take a look into Brooklyn-based experimental, alternative band Yeasayer! The brothers also spend some time talking about experimental yet organic album production, deeply disturbing music videos, and why music festivals are worth going to. Music featured this week: Wait For The Summer - All Our Cymbals Blue Paper - Fragrant World O.N.E. - Odd Blood 2080 - All Hour Cymbals
*Originally released November 5th 2014* Doug and Steve examine the career of British band The xx on this episode! The two also take the time to dive into free music distribution, minimalist music about complicated relationships, and Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby soundtrack. Music featured this week: Together - The Great Gatsby [soundtrack] Angels - Coexist Crystalised - xx Chained - Coexist
*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!).
*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) - ( )
*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
*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
*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
*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
*Originally released July 14th 2014* Steve and Doug sit down to talk about London funk group Jamiroquai this episode! They also give some serious discussion about one hit wonders, dance films, and whether or not artists need a label. Also, apologies for the sound quality this episode - we were still working on a few technical glitches! Music featured this week: Canned Heat - Synkronized Virtual Insanity - Travelling Without Moving Emergency On Planet Earth - Emergency On Planet Earth
*Originally released June 30th 2014* Steve and Doug charge into action with the dynamic Swede punk-rockers, The Hives. It was also the first week the guys could answer listener feedback! The two also talk about creation vs performance, punk rock as ADD, and live shows that will win you and your socks over. Music featured this week: Abra Cadaver - Tyrannosaurus Hives Hate To Say I Told You So - Veni Vidi Vicious Walk Idiot Walk - Tyrannosaurus Hives The Hives Are Law, You Are Crime - A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T [EP]
*Originally released June 25th 2014* RETURN OF THE CURSED EPISODE! Doug and Steve (re)record this *remastered* episode on trip-hop, alternative virtual band Gorillaz, brainchild of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett. The fellas also take some time to talk about misleading radio edits, and remix albums. Music featured this week: Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz Stylo - Plastic Beach Feel Good Inc. - Demon Days
*Originally released June 16th 2014* This episode, Doug and Steve wax on about the prolific psychedelic rockers from Oklahoma City, The Flaming Lips! The guys also chat about dada-ist lyrical content, the role of a producer in the making of an album, and the Zaireeka listening experience. Music featured this week: The W.A.N.D. - At War With The Mystics She Don't Use Jelly - Transmissions From The Satellite Heart Do You Realize?? - Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
*Originally released June 3rd 2014* This episode, Steve and Doug take a look at ambient electronica act dep and his prolific career (up until 2014 anyway!) Along the way, the guys also remark on lip synched performances, ambient music, and the pro's and con's of touring. Music featured this week: On A Friday Afternoon - Start Loving The Robots Haunted Puppeteer - Nothing To Undo: Nothing To Redo At Your Helm - Rivers & Ghosts We Are The Lights - We Are The Lights That Will Not Go Out
*Originally released May 26th 2014* Steve and Doug tackle multi-instrumentalist act Charlene Kaye in this episode. The guys muse on fan-backed albums, arachnids versus insects, and the Glee phenomenon. For those who love Glee...we apologize. Music featured this week: Animal Love I - Animal Love Skin and Bones - Things I Will Need In The Past Mad Tom of Bedlam - Charlene Kaye & The Brilliant Eyes [EP]
*Originally released May 14th 2014* This episode, Doug and Steve tackle the massive international act Belle and Sebastian! It's not a story of a boy and his dog, it's the story of some musicians from Scotland rocking out hard! The guys also chat about file sharing, how to classify genres, and scoring indie films. HELLO GLASGOW!! Music featured this week: White Collar Boy - The Life Pursuit Electronic Renaissance - Tiger Milk Seeing Other People - If You're Feeling Sinister
*Originally released April 18th 2014* On their first episode, Steve and Doug cover the always intrepid Arcade Fire. The fellas also chat about family music affection, the difference between independent and mainstream music, and the herty gerty. Also, the first of many rants about the Juno Awards. Music featured this week: Abraham's Daughter - The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 and Beyond [soundtrack] Rebellion (Lies) - Funeral No Cars Go - Neon Bible
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