 *Originally released February 11th 2017* For this episode, Steve and Doug tackle New Zealand alternative project OMC, the Ōtara Millionaires Club, best remembered for their huge international hit "How Bizarre." The duo also ponder the pop hits of the 90's, the age of downloads, and Steve busts out his hip hop skills. Music featured this week: How Bizarre - How Bizarre Land Of Plenty - How Bizarre We R The OMC - Proud: An Urban-Pacific Streetsoul Compilation 
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 *Originally released September 20th 2016* Doug and Steve are joined by Daniel Ferguson in a look at Parisien electroswing experts Caravan Palace. What's the difference between sampling for an EDM track, and blending older music with contemporary beats? Caravan Palace seems to have it figured out. Music featured this week: Dramophone - Panic Comics - <|°_°|> Jolie Coquine - Caravan Palace Lay Down - <|°_°|>
 *Originally released May 17th 2016* On to the strange and bizarre world of experimental music act Xiu Xiu. It's challenging, emotional, intriguing, and sometimes abrasive, but there's always something rewarding to be found. The guys also talk about difficult cover art, vocals balanced against instruments, and songs we like when we aren't sure why. Music featured this week: Boy Soprano - The Air Force Bog People - La Forêt I Luv The Valley, OH! - Fabulous Muscles Wondering - Forget
 *Originally released February 18th 2016* This week on the show, Steve and Doug cover nu-jazz and electronica legend St. Germain. They also wax on about jazz in pop culture, first jobs, and sweet hotels in San Diego. Also our first "Coffee Time With Doug" segment! Music featured this week: Alabama Blues (1965 Mix) - Alabama Blues [single] Rose Rouge - Tourist Real Blues - St. Germain
 *Originally released January 8th 2016* Steve and Doug ring in 2016 with a long-time favorite act of theirs: plunderphonics mix-master Pogo. It's a trip down nostalgia lane, and also a discussion on what makes a musician. Music featured this week: Alice - Wonderland [EP] Bangarang - Bangarang [single] Jumpy Jives - Jumpy Jives [single] Wizard Of Meh - Wizard Of Meh [single]
 *Originally released December 19th 2015* Trip hop never sounded so amazing (yet so dark). Steve and Doug dig deep and chat about The OPUS, the collaboration between The Isle of Weight and Mr. Echoes. Also is music a product, and can you ever create art without making it a commodity? Steve and Doug discuss the Lavachild conundrum. Music featured this week: March Of The Termites - March Of The Termites [EP] In The Oak (Prophet Mix) - Praying Mantis Skywalker - Blending Density Serpent's Fruit - Praying Mantis
 *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 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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