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Understanding Music, One Letter At A Time

An Interview With Maya Rae

3/29/2020

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*Originally released November 19th 2017*

We kick off a new alphabet cycle by interviewing the lovely and talented Maya Rae! The group chat about the impact of social media on distribution, making connections with independent artist, and pursuing art just because you love it. Also, Steve quizzes Maya with a word association game.

Music featured this week:
​Sapphire Birds - Sapphire Birds
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V Is For Victor Wooten

3/21/2020

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*Originally released June 19th 2017*

​Back from Sasquatch Music Festival, Doug and Steve ponder Victor Wooten and his incredible music language. Although best known as one of the great bassists, Wooten's talent for song writing and love of teaching music to youth permeates through every song and surpasses every genre. Also, what did he say?

Music featured this week:
​Soul Circus - Soul Circus
The Lesson - palmystery
What Did He Say? - What Did He Say?
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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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Z Is For Zubatto Syndicate

1/1/2020

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*Originally released June 30th 2016*

As we round out this cycle, Steve and Doug tackle Seattle jazz act Zubatto Syndicate and discuss what it takes to get money in the digital age of music.  It may just be vinyl. The duo also chat about concert etiquette, the robot invasion, and the troubles with covering Beyoncé.

Music featured this week:
​Inspector Automaton (Z7) - Zubatto Syndicate
Ares And Gaea (Z29) - Zubatto Syndicate
Master Of Puppets - Zubatto Syndicate 2
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S Is For St. Germain

12/10/2019

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*Originally released February 18th 2016*

This week on the show, Steve and Doug cover nu-jazz and electronica legend St. Germain.  They also wax on about jazz in pop culture, first jobs, and sweet hotels in San Diego. Also our first "Coffee Time With Doug" segment!

Music featured this week:
Alabama Blues (1965 Mix) - Alabama Blues [single]
Rose Rouge - Tourist
Real Blues - St. Germain
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R Is For Remy Shand

9/4/2019

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*Originally released April 16th 2015*

Jumping forward in our Canadian run, Doug and Steve stop in Winnipeg to talk about a proud addition to the Motown family: Remy Shand. The guys also talk about what really defines true fans, being cautious when investing in purchasing albums, and the move from musician to producer and back again.

Music featured this week:
Rocksteady - The Way I Feel
The Best In Me - The Best In Me [single]
Take A Message - The Way I Feel
The Mind's Eye - The Way I Feel
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P Is For The Philosopher Kings & Prozzäk

8/31/2019

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*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
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K Is For k-os

8/15/2019

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*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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E Is For Esthero

7/31/2019

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*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
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