*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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*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 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 December 12th 2016* Straight from LA, Steve and Doug chat about R&B act Inc. No World, formerly known as inc. and also formerly known as Teen Inc. The fellows also talk about 2016 continuing to embrace the reaper, the return of the Philosopher Kings, and why Pitchfork reviews can be a little frustrating. Music featured this week: Black Wings - No World Heart Crimes - 3 [EP] The Wheel - As Light As Light Angel - No World
*Originally released November 29th 2016* From Leeds England, coming straight from The Crypt, Doug and Steve present to you Hope & Social! The fellas also chat about loving vinyl, the joys of Bandcamp (again), and that wonderful instrument known as the piano. Music featured this week: Back To The Green - Sleep Sound Stuck Like Glue - Architect Of This Church Sunrise Laughing - Feel
*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 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 June 14th 2016* This episode, Steve and Doug chat about Yellow Ostrich, the five year voyage of Alex Schaaf and his glorious beard. The dudes also gab about tempo changes, clever cover art, and splitting your music between platforms. Music featured this week: Marathon Runner - Strange Land Shades - Cosmos Hahahaohhoho - The Mistress WHALE - The Mistress
*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 April 13th 2016* This episode, Steve and Doug come right back to the present with Vampire Weekend, while also musing about licensing for car ads, rich white kid music (whatever that is), and lawsuits over polaroids. Music featured this week: Cousins - Contra Step - Modern Vampires Of The City Mansard Roof - Vampire Weekend Run - Contra
*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 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 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 19th 2015* Doug and Steve are joined by their errant and crazed youngest brother Daniel Ferguson to discuss Franz Ferdinand. The guys also chat about experimental music, the changing pop scene, and the limits to engagement with your fans. Music featured this week: No You Girls - Tonight: Franz Ferdinand Right Action - Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
*Originally released September 13th 2015* Steve and Doug take a trip down Nostalgia Lane for Ireland's huge international New Age act, Enya. The gents also talk about album sales in countries, singing in Elvish, and stalkers. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Enya -> Ross Cullum -> Tears For Fears -> Mel Collins -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Orinoco Flow - Watermark Only Time - A Day Without Rain The Celts - Enya / The Celts
*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 August 7th 2015* Join Steve and Doug as they begin a new cycle through the alphabet tackling the first request they ever received: British powerhouse band Arctic Monkeys. They also gab about awkward interviews, the mystery of the missing tee shirt, and when David Bowie records super Bowie songs. Music featured this week: Flourescent Adolescent - Favourite Worst Nightmare R U Mine? - AM I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
*Originally released June 9th 2015* This week Doug and Steve jump around Canada to follow in the footsteps of Young Galaxy, a band deeply entrenched in the Canadian music scene while also being underwater apparently. There's also some chit chat about Stars (again), bands who shift labels, and being nominated for the Polaris Music Prize. Music featured this week: We Have Everything - Shapeshifting Fall For You - Ultramarine Come And See - Young Galaxy Blown Minded - Shapeshifting
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