*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 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

*Originally released June 30th 2016*

As we round out this cycle, Steve and Doug tackle Seattle jazz act Zubatto Syndicate and discuss what it takes to get money in the digital age of music.  It may just be vinyl. The duo also chat about concert etiquette, the robot invasion, and the troubles with covering Beyoncé.

Music featured this week:
​Inspector Automaton (Z7) - Zubatto Syndicate
Ares And Gaea (Z29) - Zubatto Syndicate
Master Of Puppets - Zubatto Syndicate 2

*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 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 April 26th 2016*

Washed Out may be one of the most intriguing stories of artistic discovery covered on the podcast.  Steve and Doug look into the Georgia native's library aspirations, musical talents, and what the internet has done for the industry.  Amor fati.

Music featured this week:
​All I Know - Paracosm
Olivia - High Times [EP]
Feel It All Around - Life Of Leisure [EP]
Million Miles Away - Mister Mellow

*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 March 11th 2016*

Steve and Doug take a request this episode with the techno trance New Age Nordic rappers Team Rockit.  Phew...get all that? The fellas also dive into the Kanye West Report, musical visions, and rapper poses.

Music featured this week:
​Aura - Anima
Jordskred - 1988
omega - Neo Bahamut
Rekviem - 1988

*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 February 15th 2016*

Steve and Doug jam it all in this episode!  ABBA, Ace of Base, the Bergen Wave, mispronounced movie titles, Robyn, 90's techno, and a few minutes in there talking about Röyksopp.

Music featured this week:
​Happy Up Here - Junior
Monument - Do It Again [EP]
​Remind Me - Melody AM
Röyksopp's Night Out - Melody AM

*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 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 December 8th 2015*

Steve and Doug chat about on of their all-time favourite artists, Alan Palomo, and his dance, New Wave-inspired, electronic project Neon Indian. Also, always bring Sharpies to concerts guys.

Music featured this week:
Deadbeat Summer - Psychic Chasms
Annie - VEGA Int. Night School
Polish Girl - Era Extraña

*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 November 6th 2015* 

This episode, Steve and Doug look at Greek band Keep Shelly In Athens, and chat about independent electronica, touring, and the return of Phil Collins.

Music featured this week:
Our Own Dream - Our Own Dream [EP]
Time Exists Only To Betray Us - At Home
Fractals - Now I'm Ready​

*Originally released October 28th 2015*

Steve and Doug take another request this episode and look at the collaboration project between Diplo and Skrillex, Jack Ü. There's also some talk about Burning Man, electronic acts pushing boundaries, and Canadians showing up in unlikely places.

Music featured this week:
Take Ü There
Where Are Ü Now
To Ü

*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 28th 2015*

Steve and Doug reflect on Ghostland Observatory this episode, and also contemplate Sasquatch Music Festival, ornery music critics, and one of Steve's secret crushes.

Music featured this week:
Sad Sad City - Paparazzi Lightning
Rich Man - delete.delete.i.eat.meat...
Codename Rondo - Codename Rondo
Midnight Voyage - Paparazzi Lightning

*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 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 September 2nd 2015*

This week, Steve and Doug take on their next request, in the form of the troubled and intriguing career of neo-soul gem D'Angelo. Also, bearing your soul as an artist, treating your audience as adults, and struggles with substance abuse and suicide. Some heavy topics in this one; buckle up!

Music featured this week:
Lady - Brown Sugar
Really Love - Black Messiah
Untitled (How Does It Feel) - Voodoo
Cruisin' - Brown Sugar