The duo are back to chat about post-punk turned dance electronic band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Along the way, the guys talk about the New York music scene of the early 00's, bands that come back from a long hiatus, cover art designed to make parents mad, and the nutty state of streaming services.

Music featured this week:
Zero - It's Blitz!
Maps - Fever To Tell
Burning - Cool It Down

Steve and Doug close out the summer with British rock band turned house-techno-electronica trio/duo/trio (phew!) soundtrack gurus Underworld! The fellas also chat about changing genres, the delicate art of soundtracks, and musical projects that transcend albums.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Karl Hyde -> Brian Eno -> Adrian Belew/Robert Fripp

Songs Featured This Week:
Dirty Epic - dubnobasswithmyheadman
Stand Up - Change The Weather
Jumbo - Beaucoup Fish

*Originally released March 21st 2019*

Doug and Steve come barreling back with the follow-up to their Joy Division episode, looking at the off-shoot band New Order. The boys talk about the evolution of pop music, Rhino Entertainment, and the rise of the Lizard People.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
New Order -> Stephen Hague -> Pet Shop Boys -> Andy Mackay -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno / Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
New Order -> Flood -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
​Bizarre Love Triangle - Brotherhood
True Faith - Substance 1987
Crystal - Get Ready

*Originally released January 19th 2019*

This episode, Steve and Doug tackle French act M83, from their humble electronica roots up through soundtracks, rock ballads, 70's infomercial themes, and haunting car chases in the middle of the night. Do it, try it!

Music featured this week:
Midnight City - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
Oblivion - Oblivion [soundtrack]
Don't Save Us From The Flames - Before The Dawn Heals Us
Where The Boats Go - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming

*Originally released October 18th 2018*

Steve and Doug are back to tackle the UK electronic rock band Kasabian. What does visual aesthetic have to do with an album? Where does politics end and the club begin? What does production work really do for an album's sound? And how awesome can facial hair truly be? Believe it or not, the guys manage to chat about it all!

Music featured this week:
​Empire - Empire
Goodbye Kiss - Velociraptor!
You're In Love With A Psycho - For Crying Out Loud
U-Boat - Kasabian

*Originally released July 2nd 2018*

This episode, Steve and Doug look at Beaverton, Oregon, band The Helio Sequence! The fellas also chat about the rise of Modest Mouse, and working in a record shop, while Doug continually tries to sidetrack Steve with Menamena.

Music featured this week:
Don't Look Away - Love And Distance
Just Mary Jane (Calypso) - Com Plex
Red Shifting - The Helio Sequence

*Originally released March 20th 2018*

From sunny Los Angeles, Doug and Steve look at New Wave (new New Wave? Newest Wave?) duo De Lux, and chat about awesome videos, observational lyrics, and how track length effects an album. It's hard not to show your influences, but while some bands are derivative, De Lux excels at keeping their voice.

Music featured this week:
Better At Making Time - Voyage
Someday Now - Generation
875 Dollars - More Disco Songs About Love

*Originally released February 3rd 2018*

​Steve and Doug tackle one of the biggest challenges of their podcast history: the monstrous discography of pop act Bee Gees. The duo cover five decades worth of album releases and weigh the different eras of Bee Gees music against each other. They also chat about soulful love ballads, the evolution of cover art, and the Night Disco Died.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Bee Gees -> Arif Mardin -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Bee Gees -> Arif Mardin -> Phil Collins -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Bee Gees -> Arif Mardin -> David Bowie -> Robert Fripp / Adrian Belew / Tony Levin -> King Crimson
Bee Gees -> Don Felder / Glen Frey -> Eagles -> Don Henley -> Ian Wallace -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Stayin' Alive - Saturday Night Fever [soundtrack]
I Started A Joke - Idea
This Is Where I Came In - This Is Where I Came In
You Win Again - E.S.P.

*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 February 5th 2017*

This week on the show, Steve and Doug tackle the pop / rock juggernaut No Doubt, discussing the various ups and downs of their career, as well as pop radio sacrifices and dated Reggae guest vocalists.

Music featured this week:
​Hella Good - Rock Steady
Simple Kind Of Life - Return Of Saturn
Just A Girl - Tragic Kingdom

*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

*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 January 5th 2017*

This episode, Steve and Doug look at the short but oh so sweet career of eclectic songwriter Kenna.  The duo also say farewell to 2016, and chat about music licensing and when music supports a cause.

Music featured this week:
Out Of Control (State Of Emotion) - Make Sure They See My Face
Freetime - New Sacred Cow
Long Gone - Land 2 Air Chronicles II: Imitation Is Suicide Chapter 2 [EP]
Love Is Still Alive - Land 2 Air Chronicles II: Imitation Is Suicide Chapter 2 [EP]

*Originally released December 22nd 2016*

Crossing the pond, Steve and Doug are your friends and chat about Justice, the French electronica duo.  They also talk about awesome music videos, bizarre short video contests, and the Kanye West Report.

Music featured this week:
Waters Of Nazareth - ✝︎
Audio, Video, Disco - Audio, Video, Disco
Randy - Woman

*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 20th 2016*

Doug and Steve are joined by Daniel Ferguson in a look at Parisien electroswing experts Caravan Palace.  What's the difference between sampling for an EDM track, and blending older music with contemporary beats?  Caravan Palace seems to have it figured out.

Music featured this week:
Dramophone - Panic
Comics - <|°_°|>
Jolie Coquine - Caravan Palace
Lay Down - <|°_°|>

*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 August 29th 2016*

Steve and Doug soldier forward into the alphabet once more, taking a gander at the fascinating and wonderful music of French electronic duo AIR.  They also chat about artillery, the 60's, and the wonderful world of copyright.

Music featured this week:
Radio #1 - 10 000 Hz Legend
Sexy Boy - Moon Safari
Surfing On A Rocket - Talkie Walkie
Night Sight - Pocket Symphony

*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 March 11th 2016*

Steve and Doug take a request this episode with the techno trance New Age Nordic rappers Team Rockit.  Phew...get all that? The fellas also dive into the Kanye West Report, musical visions, and rapper poses.

Music featured this week:
​Aura - Anima
Jordskred - 1988
omega - Neo Bahamut
Rekviem - 1988

*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 8th 2016*

Steve and Doug ring in 2016 with a long-time favorite act of theirs: plunderphonics mix-master Pogo.  It's a trip down nostalgia lane, and also a discussion on what makes a musician.

Music featured this week:
​Alice - Wonderland [EP]
Bangarang - Bangarang [single]
Jumpy Jives - Jumpy Jives [single]
Wizard Of Meh - Wizard Of Meh [single]

*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