The duo are back to chat about post-punk turned dance electronic band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Along the way, the guys talk about the New York music scene of the early 00's, bands that come back from a long hiatus, cover art designed to make parents mad, and the nutty state of streaming services. Music featured this week: Zero - It's Blitz! Maps - Fever To Tell Burning - Cool It Down
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Steve and Doug brush up on punk history this episode with a special request, X-Ray Spex, founded by fashion and music icon Poly Styrene. The guys also talk about mental illness, long-awaited reunions, and one killer sax. Also, screw Ticketmaster. Six Degrees From King Crimson: X-Ray Spex -> Falcon Stuart -> Adam & The Ants -> Chris Hughes -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Oh Bondage Up Yours! - Oh Bondage Up Yours! single Junk Food Junkie - Conscious Consumer Germfree Adolescents - Germfree Adolescents Party - Conscious Consumer
*Originally released September 22nd 2018* Let's kick off the fall with a look at the short-lived but acclaimed career of Joy Division. Steve and Doug talk about the punk scene in blue-collar UK, destroying stages and manic dancing, and the effects of a fast-paced musician's lifestyle. Stay tuned for part 2 in a few months when we continue the story with New Order! Music featured this week: Atmosphere - Licht Und Blindheit [single] Love Will Tear Us Apart - Love Will Tear Us Apart [single] Shadowplay - Unknown Pleasures
*Originally released August 13th 2017* Steve and Doug ring in August to examine classic rock, post-punk band XTC. The guys reflect on the punk movement, studio bands vs touring, and a mysterious group known as The Dukes of Stratosphear. Who are they? And will they tour?? Six Degrees From King Crimson: XTC -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson XTC -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp / Tony Levin -> King Crimson XTC -> Barry Andrews -> League Of Gentlemen -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson XTC -> Pat Mastelotto -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Making Plans For Nigel - Drums and Wires Dear God - Skylarking [after 1987] Senses Working Overtime - English Settlement
*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
*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 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
*Originally released June 30th 2014* Steve and Doug charge into action with the dynamic Swede punk-rockers, The Hives. It was also the first week the guys could answer listener feedback! The two also talk about creation vs performance, punk rock as ADD, and live shows that will win you and your socks over. Music featured this week: Abra Cadaver - Tyrannosaurus Hives Hate To Say I Told You So - Veni Vidi Vicious Walk Idiot Walk - Tyrannosaurus Hives The Hives Are Law, You Are Crime - A.K.A. I-D-I-O-T [EP]
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