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Understanding Music, One Letter At A Time

E Is For Elliott Smith

4/7/2020

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*Originally released April 1st 2018*

A! What is ‘E up to?”, said A to Z.  Long story short, Z replied “Elliott Smith”, and then the fun began.  Join us as we take on the influential indie / lo-fi darling of the 1990s, and chat about songwriting tactics, substance abuse, experimentation, and the ever-controversial “posthumous release.”

Music A To Z says: "Hi."

Music featured this week:
Everything Means Nothing To Me - Figure 8
Condor Ave - Roman Candle
Needle In The Hay - Elliott Smith
Christian Brothers - Elliott Smith
Ballad Of Big Nothing - Either/Or
Cupid's Trick - Either/Or
Son Of Sam - Figure 8
King's Crossing - From A Basement On The Hill
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An Interview With Maya Rae

3/29/2020

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*Originally released November 19th 2017*

We kick off a new alphabet cycle by interviewing the lovely and talented Maya Rae! The group chat about the impact of social media on distribution, making connections with independent artist, and pursuing art just because you love it. Also, Steve quizzes Maya with a word association game.

Music featured this week:
​Sapphire Birds - Sapphire Birds
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First Run Follow Up

3/28/2020

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*Originally released December 4th 2017*

It's been three and a half years since we started this podcast, and almost all the artists we covered in our first run have gone on to release more material - let's check it out!

Music featured this week:
Back In Time - Huey Lewis and The News
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The 100th Episode Quiz Show

3/2/2020

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*Originally released February 19th 2017*

At long last, 100 episodes of music! To celebrate, Steve and Doug quiz each other on music, themselves, and the podcast itself.  On the line: one last shopping trip to HMV.

Music featured this week:
Super Space Rabbit - Super Space Rabbit [single]
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Our Five Favourite Albums

1/2/2020

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*Originally released July 15th 2016*

Another special episode, where we bring in some past guest hosts including Stuart Ferguson of The Crossing, Daniel Ferguson, and Our Friend Travis.  This time around we chat about our all time favourite albums!

​Music featured this week:
I Am Very Glad Because I Am Finally Returning Back Home - Eduard Khil
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Our Five Most Hated Songs

9/29/2019

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*Originally released July 1st 2015*

This week, Steve and Doug are joined by guest cohosts Nathan Ferguson and Our Friend Travis Mendgen to list off their five most hated songs. They also take the time to talk about ukuleles, boring music videos, and WHAT IS WITH THE BANANAS?!?

Music featured this week:
Wrecking Ball (DJ Detweiler remix) by Ciley Myrus
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An Interview With MITIGO

7/19/2019

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*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
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Follow Up Fun And Concerts Too

7/16/2019

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*Originally released December 2nd 2014*

This episode, Steve and Doug think back to some previous episodes to expand their thoughts  and chat about some concerts they went to. Also, some feedback regarding a question Steve posed regarding the pro's and con's of a remix overshadowing an original song.
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