*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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*Originally released March 24th 2016* This week on the show Steve and Doug go back to the 70's and 80's for the British group Ultravox. The group is particularly noteworthy for being an interesting case study showing the transition from punk to new wave. And they just happen to be awesome. The guys also gab on about the ticket scalping, when you're too edgy for glam rock, and the nuclear apocalypse. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Ultravox -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew -> King Crimson Ultravox -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson Ultravox -> Steve Lillywhite -> Talking Heads -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson Ultravox -> Conny Plank -> Brian Eno (but including Robert Fripp, Phil Manzanera, Phil Collins, and Rhett Davies through "Before And After Science") -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Distant Smile - Ha!-Ha!-Ha! Dancing With Tears In My Eyes - Lament Vienna - Vienna Majestic - Ingenuity
*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 19th 2015* Trip hop never sounded so amazing (yet so dark). Steve and Doug dig deep and chat about The OPUS, the collaboration between The Isle of Weight and Mr. Echoes. Also is music a product, and can you ever create art without making it a commodity? Steve and Doug discuss the Lavachild conundrum. Music featured this week: March Of The Termites - March Of The Termites [EP] In The Oak (Prophet Mix) - Praying Mantis Skywalker - Blending Density Serpent's Fruit - Praying Mantis
*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 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 28th 2015* Steve and Doug take another request this episode and look at the collaboration project between Diplo and Skrillex, Jack Ü. There's also some talk about Burning Man, electronic acts pushing boundaries, and Canadians showing up in unlikely places. Music featured this week: Take Ü There Where Are Ü Now To Ü
*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 August 22nd 2015* This episode, Steve and Doug tackle the big electronica duo from London, Chase & Status. They jib jab a bit on how techno became dubstep, the almighty ampersand, and music you can (can't?) dance to. Music featured this week: End Credits - No More Idols Count On Me - Brand New Machine Pieces - More Than Alot
*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 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 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 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 on November 19th 2014* On this episode, Doug and Steve finish up their first alphabet run with those chill trip-hop dudes, Zero 7. Along the way, they also chat about hating Nickelback, time travel, and vocalists for hire. Music featured this week: This Fine Social Scene - The Garden Destiny - Simple Things Mr. McGee - Yeah Ghost
*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 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 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 8th 2014* From Italy, Steve and Doug peruse the career of one-hit wonder Eiffel 65. Along the way the guys chat about Wikipedia as a source, landmark albums of the 90's, and the curious influence of radio on listener perception. Who's behind the wheel regarding songs becoming hits, listeners or advertisers? Music featured this week: Blue - Europop I DJ With The Fire - Contact! Dub In Life - Europop
*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
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