*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
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*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 30th 2015* On this episode, Doug and Steve look at one of the biggest bands to come out of Vancouver in recent years, and for good reason, Hey Ocean! The two also muse over My Little Pony, guest appearances in music videos, and approaching celebrities at movie theatres. Music featured this week: A Song About California - It's Easier To Be Somebody Else Big Blue Wave - Is Warning - Stop Looking Like Music Make A New Dance Up - Is
*Originally released January 21st 2015* This episode, Doug and Steve cover a Canadian classic formed by Ian and Sylvia Tyson: Great Speckled Bird. Two albums, a tv show, and a million line up changes - wow these guys were busy! The brothers also talk about moving to the US as a career choice, variety shows, and making it up as you go along. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Great Speckled Bird -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson Great Speckled Bird -> David Briggs -> B. B. King -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Long Long Time To Get Old - Great Speckled Bird Some Kind Of Fool - Ol' Eon Old Cheyenne - You Were On My Mind Calgary - Great Speckled Bird
*Originally released January 13th 2015* On this episode, Steve and Doug cover local Vancouverites Five Alarm Funk. The duo also muse about awesome cover art, thoughts about ska, and making it as an artist in Vancouver. Also the guys fulfill a special request from Our Friend Travis to perform a rap duet, and some "unboxing" of Steve's (late) Christmas gifts from Doug! Music featured this week: Zenith Escalator - Anything Is Possible We All Scream - ABANDONEARTH The Iron Pegasus - Rock The Sky Robot - ABANDONEARTH
*Originally released January 7th 2015* Steve and Doug continue their Canadian run with Esthero, the collaborative darling of the music industry. The guys also gab about talented teens, the trials of music distribution, and the use of autotune to set an atmosphere. Music featured this week: We R In Need Of A Musical ReVoLuTion - Wikked Lil' Grrrls Never Gonna Let You Go - Everything Is Expensive That Girl - Breath From Another
*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 25th 2014* Merry Christmas! What better way to celebrate the holidays than to plug in and listen to our episode on Crystal Castles? Along the way, Steve and Doug also muse about music videos, She-Ra and cartoon villains, and divisive albums alienating fans. Music featured this week: Celestica - Crystal Castles II Plague - Crystal Castles III Alice Practice - Alice Practice [EP] 1991 - Crystal Castles
*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 December 11th 2014* Oh Canada! This episode Steve and Doug start their Canadian run: 26 Canadian acts you may not have heard but probably should. First up, Toronto's Austra. Along the way, they also chat about Spiral Beach, evolution of sound, and big auspicious voices from where you least expect it. Music featured this week: Habitat - Habitat [EP] Lose It - Feel It Break Home - Olympia
*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 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.
*Originally released on November 19th 2014* On this episode, Doug and Steve finish up their first alphabet run with those chill trip-hop dudes, Zero 7. Along the way, they also chat about hating Nickelback, time travel, and vocalists for hire. Music featured this week: This Fine Social Scene - The Garden Destiny - Simple Things Mr. McGee - Yeah Ghost
*Originally released November 13th 2014* Steve and Doug take a look into Brooklyn-based experimental, alternative band Yeasayer! The brothers also spend some time talking about experimental yet organic album production, deeply disturbing music videos, and why music festivals are worth going to. Music featured this week: Wait For The Summer - All Our Cymbals Blue Paper - Fragrant World O.N.E. - Odd Blood 2080 - All Hour Cymbals
*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 31st 2014* Steve and Doug are joined by animation and comic historian Kurtis Findlay to discuss the history and antics of Weird Al! The three also chat about the uphill challenge of being a comedy musician, the grace of Michael Jackson, and record labels trying to save their business by riding their prized pony. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Weird Al -> Ben Folds -> William Shatner -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson Weird Al -> Dire Straits -> Talking Heads -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Amish Paradise - Bad Hair Day Word Crimes - Mandatory Fun Eat It - "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D
*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 24th 2014* This episode Steve and Doug discuss the ethereal art-rock Icelandic band Sigur Rós, stumbling over every pronunciation along the way. The two also dig into constructed languages, the genre of post-rock, and playing with an audience's expectations. Music featured this week: Hoppípolla - Takk... Svefn-g-englar - Ágætis byrjun Untitled 1 (Vaka) - ( )
*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
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