*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

*Originally released September 22nd 2017*

From San Francisco are the eclectic and fun ZONK! Steve and Doug chat about genres, live shows, productions, and Blade Runner.

Music featured this week:
Tittle Tattle - Our Five Worst Songs [EP]
Hard. Full. Often. - Tongue In Cheeks
Nervous Excited Delighted (Dangerous) - Half Human

*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 July 14th 2017*

Steve and Doug's examination into 90's One Hit Wonders continues as they investigate the fascinating and stylized career of Jyoti Mishra, also known as White Town. The guys also chat about student-filmed music videos, fluid sexuality, and Steve's plan b birthday present.

Music featured this week:
​Your Woman - Women In Technology
Make The World Go Away - Don't Mention The War
You Fill Me Up - Monopole
​Oh, David - Deemab

*Originally released May 23rd 2017*

Doug and Steve examine the short-lived but awesome career of Unified Theory, the super group comprised of members from Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, and Celia Green. Why didn't their astounding debut album take off? Was it because of Limp Bizkit, or Backstreet Boys? The duo also are left puzzled by the little known appearance of their 2006 follow up.

Music featured this week:
​California - Unified Theory
Wither - Unified Theory
15 Hits - Cinematic

*Originally released May 11th 2017*

Steve and Doug jump over to Perth, Australia, to cover psychedelic rock act Tame Impala. The fellas ponder the experimental nature of the music, Kevin Parker's creative process, and teenage sexuality. Lots of teenage sexuality. Holy cow.

Music featured this week:
​Elephant - Lonerism
Lucidity - Innerspeaker
The Less I Know The Better - Currents
Let It Happen - Currents

*Originally released April 29th 2017*

This episode, Doug and Steve dive into the fascinating but short-lived career of The Smiths. Frequently cited as one of the UK's most important musical movements, the guys bring some fresh ears to the music and its place in cultural history. Doug gives his thoughts on vegan message songs, Steve is haunted by Johnnny Marr's guitar, and both guys gripe about track order.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Bryan Ferry -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Talking Heads -> Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> John Porter -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno / Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson
The Smiths -> John Porter -> B. B. King -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
​This Charming Man - The Smiths
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - The Queen Is Dead
How Soon Is Now? - William, It Was Really Nothing [single]

*Originally released April 5th 2017* 

Steve and Doug rebound with the long awaited Radiohead episode, joined by guest cohost Daniel Ferguson. The guys chat about playing the long game, experimentation in music, and how much Daniel hates "Creep".

Music featured this week:
Idioteque - Kid A
Karma Police - OK Computer
​Creep - Pablo Honey

*Originally released March 29th 2017*

Back from the depths of 15 studio albums, Steve and Doug emerge from hiding to reveal their thoughts on the discography of Queen. They also chat about Highlander, the six degrees from King Crimson, and that awkward state when you realize you're in the 80's.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
​Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Bill Bruford -> King Crimson
Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Jon Anderson -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> John Wetton -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> Greg Lake -> King Crimson
Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Frank Zappa -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson
Queen -> David Bowie -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson
Queen -> John Anthony -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Queen -> John Anthony -> Genesis -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Princes Of The Universe - A Kind Of Magic
Killer Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
Bohemian Rhapsody - A Night At The Opera

*Originally released March 14th 2017*

This week, Steve and Doug tackle Montreal trio Plants and Animals. The guys also chat about the Junos and the Polaris Music Prize, and what Canadians value in music.

Music featured this week:
Control Me - The End Of That
Feedback In The Field - Parc Avenue
​The Mama Papa - La La Land

*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

*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 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 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 18th 2016*

This week, we have an exclusive interview with local musician Marq Desouza, as he chats with Steve and Doug about dinner theatre, exposure to new talent, and how music has changed in the digital age.

Music featured this week:
​Who Is Better Than Us? - ...& All His Boyish Charms

*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 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 January 22nd 2016*

Steve and Doug hem and haw over the mysterious Q Lazzarus this week.  The guys also chat about cinema, songwriting, how the Music News is turning into an obituary.

Music featured this week:
Goodbye Horses - Goodbye Horses [single]
White Lines - Goodbye Horses [single]
Heaven - Philadelphia [soundtrack] (but not really)
Tears Of Fear - Demo

*Originally released November 27th 2015* 

Steve and Doug go back to the new rock movement of the mid-2000's and talk about the strangely named band, The Music. The duo also lament and gush about live shows, the value of selling your own music, and Vancouver's night life.

Music featured this week:
Breakin' - Welcome To The North
​Take The Long Road And Walk It - The Music
No Weapon Sharper Than Will - Strength In Numbers

*Originally released November 21st 2015* 

Steve and Doug are joined once again by Our Friend Travis to discuss the rock legends, Led Zeppelin. They groan at the notion that "Stairway To Heaven" is the only good Zeppelin track, ponder the genesis of metal, and even sidetrack to Gilligan's Island.

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Led Zeppelin -> George Chkiantz -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
​Black Dog - Untitled
No Quarter - Houses Of The Holy
Dazed And Confused - Led Zeppelin
The Crunge - Houses Of The Holy

*Originally released October 21st 2015*

This episode, Steve and Doug chat about indie rockers IQEQ. They also sigh over music collections, muse over independent releases, and consider the MySpace life.

Music featured this week:
Tribute Mvt. 2: Preemptive Strike - Quietly In Line
Locomotive - LOCO/MOTIVE
Tribute Mvt. 3: Devil Dog - Quietly In Line
Sleep - LOCO/MOTIVE

*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 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