*Originally released April 29th 2015* Doug and Steve take a deep look at The Tea Party, a staple of Canadian (and Australian) music collectors. The duo also gab about the influence of pop radio on Canadian music, rock voices, and albums that reward patience. Music featured this week: Heaven Coming Down - Triptych Temptation - Transmission Angels - The Interzone Mantras
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*Originally released April 22nd 2015* This week during the Canadian run, Steve and Doug get pumped over the uber-talented Spiral Beach! The two also chat about great music videos, movie soundtracks, and how splinter groups can sound totally different from the originating band. Music featured this week: Made Of Stone - Ball May Go Round (In A Mania) - The Only Really Thing Voodoo - Spiral Beach
*Originally released April 8th 2015* Stepping back in time a bit to the grand ol' city of Regina for Queen City Kids. Steve and Doug dig deep into nostalgia and what it means to music, while also musing on when labels screwing a band and distributing older music in the digital age. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Queen City Kids -> Gene Martynek -> Bruce Cockburn -> Colin Linden -> Bob Dylan -> Ian Wallace -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Dance - Black Box Follow You There - Queen City Kids Secret Smoke - Queen City Kids Girls - Black Box
*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
*Originally released March 13th 2015* Steve and Doug continue the Canadian Run with The Most Serene Republic, a band with an impressively aggressive body of work. The guys also muse on self-production, being an opening act, and the continued evolution of a band's sound. Music featured this week: Heavens To Purgatory - ...And The Ever Expanding Universe (Oh) God - Underwater Cinematographer The Men Who Live Upstairs - Population Where Cedar Nouns And Adverbs Walk - Underwater Cinematographer
*Originally released March 6th 2015* On this episode of the Canadian Run, Steve and Doug travel back to the summer of 1999: The Summer of LEN. Don't pretend you haven't missed it. Sidebars include the Frozen phenomenon, ever evolving line ups, and the magic of Biz Markie. Music featured this week: A Brother Sister Thing - The Diary Of The Madmen Candy Pop - Superstar If You Steal My Sunshine - You Can't Stop The Bum Rush
*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
*Originally released February 19th 2015* Steve and Doug are joined once again by Nathan Ferguson to discuss Johnny Hollow, the musical project spearheaded by Vincent Marcone. The guys chat about being screwed by labels, macabre art projects, and crowd funding done right. Also Steve tells a story about the dark, crazy history of a certain Russian Monk. Music featured this week: This Hollow World - Dirty Hands Devil's Night - A Collection Of Creatures Dark Thing - Johnny Hollow
*Originally released February 11th 2015* Steve and Doug are joined by Nathan Ferguson to chat about local group INCURA. The three also chat about the real benefit of going to live shows, getting friendly with local bands, and working Joe Jobs at the local theatre. Music featured this week: I'm Here Waiting - INCURA I'd Give Anything - swords.souls.secrets Three - swords.souls.secrets Nickels and Dimes - swords.souls.secrets
*Originally released January 1st 2015* Doug and Steve ring in the new year with The Dears, in this next episode of their Canadian run. They also speak about Canadian music in general, awkward interviews, and pizza. Because pizza is pretty good, yeah? Music featured this week: Ticket To Immortality - Gang Of Losers Disclaimer -Missiles Never Destroy Us - No Cities Left
*Originally released December 18th 2014* Steve and Doug tackle the Canadian powerhouse known as Broken Social Scene this episode! Also Modest Mouse is back, the guys chat about artists making their own label to support other artists, and Doug's infamous Buck 65 story. Music featured this week: 7/4 (Shoreline) - Broken Social Scene World Sick - Forgiveness Rock Record Cause = Time - You Forgot It In People
*Originally released November 29th 2014* On this episode, Steve and Doug kick off their Canadian run by sitting down with local Vancouver band MITIGO to talk about their hopes, dreams, breakfast, hernias, gay marriage, and then possibly cast them in a movie about themselves. And hey, they have an announcement! Music featured this week: Clowned - Round 1
*Originally released November 5th 2014* Doug and Steve examine the career of British band The xx on this episode! The two also take the time to dive into free music distribution, minimalist music about complicated relationships, and Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby soundtrack. Music featured this week: Together - The Great Gatsby [soundtrack] Angels - Coexist Crystalised - xx Chained - Coexist
*Originally released October 22nd 2014* Doug and Steve are joined once again by guest cohost, Our Friend Travis Mendgen to discuss one of his all-time fave bands, Villagers. The guys also chat about existential crises, John Legend's wailing, and the line between having a front man and having one person spearhead the creativity of the band. Music featured this week: Judgement Call - {Awayland} Occupy Your Mind - Occupy Your Mind [single] Ship Of Promises - Becoming A Jackal Nothing Arrived - {Awayland}
*Originally released October 15th 2014* On this *remastered* second part of their U2 episode, Steve and Doug continue talking about the Irish rockers with guest cohosts Stuart Ferguson and Travis Mendgen. The four chat about image changes, alienating fans, and how to structure an album (or not!).
*Originally released October 15th 2014* On this *remastered* episode, Steve and Doug are joined once again by Stuart Ferguson and also new guest cohost Travis Mendgen, in discussing the first half of U2's career. The guys also talk about what makes a great stage performance, punk versus post-punk, and when a live version surpasses a studio version. Six Degrees From King Crimson: U2 -> Brian Eno -> Roxy Music -> Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson U2 -> François Kevorkian -> King Crimson U2 -> R.E.M. -> Bill Rieflin -> King Crimson U2 -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson U2 -> Steve Lillywhite -> Talking Heads -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Even Better Than The Real Thing - Achtung Baby Elevation - All That You Can't Leave Behind Pride - The Unforgettable Fire Boomerang II - Pride (In The Name Of Love) [single]
*Originally released October 1st 2014* Doug takes Steve down into the world of indie this episode with Time Columns! Along the way, they talk about the Polaris Music Prize, remix albums, and how artists can take advantage of crowdfunding sites like IndieGoGo. Music featured this week: Summer - Sunriseinthesea [EP] Luma - MANA Tarantula Death Pose (Desert Song) [Live] - Unreleased Tetralemma - MANA
*Originally released September 18th 2019* Let's take a trip back to the 70's with this week's episode on Roxy Music. Steve and Doug are joined by local musician and parental figure Stuart Ferguson, who sheds some light on the music scene of the time. The guys look at the influence of Brian Eno, the transition to disco, and the fickle nature of music critics. Also is the first episode with Doug's segment "6 Degrees From King Crimson"! Six Degrees From King Crimson: Roxy Music -> Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Love Is The Drug - Sirens The Thrill Of It All - Country Life More Than This - Avalon Tara - Avalon
*Originally released on September 10th 2014* In this episode, Steve and Doug contemplate the hard rock goodness of their first request, Queens of the Stone Age. The fellas also wax on about rock on pop radio, the strength of an album's last track, and how a band's sound can evolve. Music featured this week: 3's & 7's - Era Vulgaris Little Sister - Lullabies To Paralyze No One Knows - Songs For The Deaf
*Originally released August 19th 2014* This week's episode is on the Australian Christian rock turned pop band Newsboys. Doug and Steve also discuss trying the break the Christian music mould, remix and compilation albums, and going from an underground fresh sound to processed pop beats. Music featured this week: Shine - Going Public Entertaining Angels - Step Up To The Microphone God's Not Dead - God's Not Dead
*Originally released July 28th 2014* This episode, Steve and Doug talk about the massively successful Linkin Park, trendsetters in the nu-metal scene that was so-often imitated. This of course means chatting about the rock music scene in the late 90's, Transformers soundtracks, and how to preserve your identity while pushing the boundaries of your creativity. All while touring. Music featured this week: One Step Closer - Hybrid Theory Faint - Meteora What I've Done - Minutes To Midnight Pts.OF.Athrty - Reanimation
*Originally released July 7th 2014* Doug and Steve jump into the fray with New York based rockers Interpol. They also mention the post-punk movement, radio-friendly pop songs, and the enigmatic views of music critics. Can we get some love for Our Love To Admire?? Music featured this week: PDA - Turn On The Bright Lights Barricade - Interpol Evil - Antics
*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]
*Originally released June 16th 2014* This episode, Doug and Steve wax on about the prolific psychedelic rockers from Oklahoma City, The Flaming Lips! The guys also chat about dada-ist lyrical content, the role of a producer in the making of an album, and the Zaireeka listening experience. Music featured this week: The W.A.N.D. - At War With The Mystics She Don't Use Jelly - Transmissions From The Satellite Heart Do You Realize?? - Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots
*Originally released May 26th 2014* Steve and Doug tackle multi-instrumentalist act Charlene Kaye in this episode. The guys muse on fan-backed albums, arachnids versus insects, and the Glee phenomenon. For those who love Glee...we apologize. Music featured this week: Animal Love I - Animal Love Skin and Bones - Things I Will Need In The Past Mad Tom of Bedlam - Charlene Kaye & The Brilliant Eyes [EP]
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