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W Is For A Winged Victory For The Sullen

2/10/2023

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This episode, Steve and Doug reflect on the composing duo A Winged Victory For The Sullen who have mastered the blending of orchestra and electronic. The guys also wax about the Grammys, a new edition of the Kanye West Report, nipples, and insomnia music.

Music featured this week:
​Steep Hills Of Vicodin Tears - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
ATOMOS VII - ATOMOS
Adios, Florida - The Undivided Five
Only The Names Of The Airport Changes - Only The Names Of The Airport Changes (single)
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U Is For Underworld

8/31/2022

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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
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S Is For Stars

1/15/2022

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It's the band we've spoken about the most that haven't done an episode on yet: here it is! Canadian band Stars, and their constantly evolving sound. From pop hits to experimental electronica, Stars constantly strives to mature their sound. The fellas also talk about Taylor Swift dishing on her exes, pop hooks, and helping out your fellow bands.

Music featured this week:
Take Me To The Riot - In Our Bedroom After The War
We Don't Want Your Body - The Five Ghosts
Elevator Love Letter - Heart
In Our Bedroom After The War - In Our Bedroom After The War
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P Is For Papadosio

2/20/2021

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We're back with an all new episode on the boys from North Carolina, Papadosio! Steve and Doug catch you up on what's been going on the last couple years, chat about geography, muse about copyright (again), and how to nail a double album.

Music featured this week:
Unparalyzer - By The Light Of The Stars EP
Garden - T.E.T.I.O.S.
All I Knew - Observations​
Mr. Turtle's Cloud Kingdom - Pattern Integrities
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N Is For New Order

4/21/2020

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*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
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M Is For M83

4/19/2020

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*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
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K Is For Kasabian

4/17/2020

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*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
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H Is For The Helio Sequence

4/10/2020

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*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
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D Is For De Lux

4/6/2020

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*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
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C Is For Chairlift

4/5/2020

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*Originally released March 6th 2018*

Doug and Steve tackle another long-awaited request this week with Chairlift. The guys chat about the influence of Beyoncé, the power of singles, and visually awesome music videos, while Sidewalk Safari plays on repeat in their heads.

Music featured this week:
Bruises - Does You Inspire You
Met Before - Something
​Ch-Ching - Moth
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A Is For The Alan Parsons Project

3/31/2020

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*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
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Y Is For _yi.

3/25/2020

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*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
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W Is For White Town

3/22/2020

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*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
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R Is For Radiohead

3/11/2020

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*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
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N Is For No Doubt

2/29/2020

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*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
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M Is For Moby

2/24/2020

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*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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L Is For LCD Soundsystem

2/16/2020

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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
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K Is For Kenna

2/13/2020

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*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]
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J Is For Justice

2/4/2020

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*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
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G Is For The Go! Team

1/28/2020

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*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
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F Is For Faded Paper Figures

1/20/2020

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*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]
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E Is For Empire Of The Sun

1/19/2020

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*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
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C Is For Caravan Palace

1/14/2020

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*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 - <|°_°|>
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A Is For AIR

1/7/2020

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*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
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W Is For Washed Out

12/27/2019

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*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
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