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T Is For Tears For Fears

4/27/2022

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Steve and Doug go back to one of the most successful bands out of the 80's that defined an era, and possibly therapy: Tears For Fears. The band went from a group of teens in the post-punk scene to some of the most innovative pop songs, but what slowed down their momentum? Along the way, they also chat about solo acts, perfect cover songs (again), CD's on eBay, and Steve's weird encounter with Terry David Mulligan.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Tears For Fears -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Tears For Fears -> Phil Collins -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Tears For Fears -> Mel Collins -> King Crimson

Songs featured this week:
Shout - Songs From The Big Chair
The Tipping Point - The Tipping Point
Mad World - The Hurting
Last Days On Earth - Everybody Loves A Happy Ending
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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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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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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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1 Is For The 1975

3/27/2020

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*Originally released October 13th 2017*

Straight from Manchester comes the four fellas of The 1975. Listen as Steve and Doug chat about how a band can find it's identity, where they show off their influences, and why track order is critical for an album.

Music featured this week:
Chocolate - The 1975
Robbers - The 1975
Somebody Else - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It
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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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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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B Is For Bravestation

1/11/2020

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*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]
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U Is For Ultravox

12/21/2019

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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
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N Is For Neon Indian

11/17/2019

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*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
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U Is For UJ3RK5

9/11/2019

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*Originally released May 6th 2015*

Back in the dark recesses of the Vancouver nightlife, there was once a post-punk spastic collection of artists called UJ3RK5. Steve and Doug try to make sense of it all.

**Retraction! It appears that UJ3RK5 was not affiliated with the soundtrack of the film Big Meateater. We've endeavoured to remove mention of the film from this episode, but just in case any references snuck in, please take note**

Music featured this week:
Eisenhower & The Hippies
The Anglican
The Locator
Naum Gabo
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