Episodes

*Originally released August 29th 2018* ​This episode, Doug and Steve look at California alternative rock band Incubus, known for their high energy anthems and beach-vibe guitar. Steve muses on lead singer Brandon Boyd's vocal mixing, Doug reflects on the film Stealth (or, as he calls it, "Danger Danger Death Plane"), and the two talk about album certifications, in case you aren't sure what platinum sales are - here's a hint: it depends on the country. Music featured this week: Wish You Were H...

*Originally released July 2nd 2018* This episode, Steve and Doug look at Beaverton, Oregon, band The Helio Sequence! The fellas also chat about the rise of Modest Mouse, and working in a record shop, while Doug continually tries to sidetrack Steve with Menamena. Music featured this week: Don't Look Away - Love And Distance Just Mary Jane (Calypso) - Com Plex Red Shifting - The Helio Sequence 35:07 - Modest Mouse had a huge hit with "Float On" and if you look super closely, maybe you can see Benjamin Weikel playing the drums? 45:20 - Neither of these videos are up anymore! Tragic! ​59:49 - Looks like Helio Sequence has visited KEXP four times! Each performance is worth a watch: Sept 2 2012, Oct 16 2013, May 19 2015, and Oct 26 2018 Doug's Recommendations: Let It Fall Apart - Love And Distance Can't Say No - Keep Your Eyes Ahead Hall Of Mirrors - Negotiations (Square) Bubbles - The Young Effectuals Love And Distance Steve's Recommendations: (Square) Bubbles - The Young Effectuals S.O.S.…

*Originally released June 7th 2018* The fellas take a jump over to Seattle to look at Grand Hallway, the chamber pop project spearheaded by Tomo Nakayama. The guys talk a bit about Spotify, Sasquatch Music Festival, and doing chores. Music featured this week: ​Blessed Be, Honey Bee - Promenade Little Sister - Winter Creatures Piano Room - Yes Is The Answer 2:00 - As of April 9th 2020, "Allie Hasn't Seen The Lion King" is sitting at just shy of 50'000 views, which is still his most-viewed v...

*Originally released May 11th 2018* We're back after a quick April break and looking at Swedish sisters First Aid Kit. Steve and Doug talk about musical families, the resurgence of folk into the pop world, and the return of ABBA! Music featured this week: ​It's A Shame - Ruins The Lion's Roar - The Lion's Roar The Bell - Stay Gold 7:14 - I'm sure we've all seen it, but just in case you haven't here's "This Is America" by Childish Gambino 14:01 - That's Central Park in Burnaby, BC, not in ...

*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 Chris...

*Originally released March 20th 2018* From sunny Los Angeles, Doug and Steve look at New Wave (new New Wave? Newest Wave?) duo De Lux, and chat about awesome videos, observational lyrics, and how track length effects an album. It's hard not to show your influences, but while some bands are derivative, De Lux excels at keeping their voice. Music featured this week: Better At Making Time - Voyage Someday Now - Generation 875 Dollars - More Disco Songs About Love 6:07 - Here's where it all be...

*Originally released March 6th 2018* Doug and Steve tackle another long-awaited request this week with Chairlift. The guys chat about the influence of Beyoncé, the power of singles, and visually awesome music videos, while Sidewalk Safari plays on repeat in their heads. Music featured this week: Bruises - Does You Inspire You Met Before - Something ​Ch-Ching - Moth 7:13 - No, your YouTube isn't broken. This is just the video for "Evident Utensil" 15:55 - It's an interesting story, and it'...

*Originally released February 3rd 2018* ​Steve and Doug tackle one of the biggest challenges of their podcast history: the monstrous discography of pop act Bee Gees. The duo cover five decades worth of album releases and weigh the different eras of Bee Gees music against each other. They also chat about soulful love ballads, the evolution of cover art, and the Night Disco Died. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Bee Gees -> Arif Mardin -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson Bee Gees -> ...

*Originally released January 4th 2018* Steve and Doug explore the history of The Alan Parsons Project as they move from progressive rock into pop and back again. The guys talk about music production, strange compilations, and skirting the pop culture line. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Alan Parsons Project -> Pink Floyd -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson Alan Parsons Project -> Mel Collins -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Eye In The Sky - Eye In The Sky ​More Lost Without You - A Val...

*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 Maya Rae's Official Website Maya Rae's YouTube Channel

*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 7:55 - B Is For Belle and Sebastian has now also been remastered, so it's probably the best it'll ever be at this point 30:54 - Actually "We Got The Power" is now Steve's favourite song off of Humanz ​42:56 - C...

*Originally released October 13th 2017* Straight from Manchester comes the four fellas of The 1975. Listen as Steve and Doug chat about how a band can find it's identity, where they show off their influences, and why track order is critical for an album. Music featured this week: Chocolate - The 1975 Robbers - The 1975 Somebody Else - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It 1:38 - Do they have Shoppers Drug Mart in the US? I heard Drake "Started From The Bot...

*Originally released September 22nd 2017* From San Francisco are the eclectic and fun ZONK! Steve and Doug chat about genres, live shows, productions, and Blade Runner. Music featured this week: Tittle Tattle - Our Five Worst Songs [EP] Hard. Full. Often. - Tongue In Cheeks Nervous Excited Delighted (Dangerous) - Half Human 2:25 - Not anymore though! If you want to check out Kurtis' work, go to The Epic Marvel Podcast! 35:46 - ZONK's interpretation of Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know"...

*Originally released September 8th 2017* Steve and Doug return to chat about plunderphonic artist _yi. What is the place of plunderphonics in the music world? What sort of distinctions exist between those kinds of artists? Steve also chats about some of the musical connections he made while in Spain. **Please note, since this episode's release, the artist has since rebranded themselves as Waiai** Music featured this week: ​​hello - OTNJ_B sayonara - irasshaimase x sayonara [EP] towers - NUL...

*Originally released August 13th 2017* Steve and Doug ring in August to examine classic rock, post-punk band XTC. The guys reflect on the punk movement, studio bands vs touring, and a mysterious group known as The Dukes of Stratosphear. Who are they? And will they tour?? Six Degrees From King Crimson: XTC -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson XTC -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp / Tony Levin -> King Crimson XTC -> Barry Andrews -> League Of Gen...

*Originally released July 14th 2017* Steve and Doug's examination into 90's One Hit Wonders continues as they investigate the fascinating and stylized career of Jyoti Mishra, also known as White Town. The guys also chat about student-filmed music videos, fluid sexuality, and Steve's plan b birthday present. Music featured this week: ​Your Woman - Women In Technology Make The World Go Away - Don't Mention The War You Fill Me Up - Monopole ​Oh, David - Deemab 3:21 - So here's the Elders Rea...

*Originally released June 19th 2017* ​Back from Sasquatch Music Festival, Doug and Steve ponder Victor Wooten and his incredible music language. Although best known as one of the great bassists, Wooten's talent for song writing and love of teaching music to youth permeates through every song and surpasses every genre. Also, what did he say? Music featured this week: ​Soul Circus - Soul Circus The Lesson - palmystery What Did He Say? - What Did He Say? 12:18 - Victor Wooten's solos are a tr...

*Originally released May 23rd 2017* Doug and Steve examine the short-lived but awesome career of Unified Theory, the super group comprised of members from Blind Melon, Pearl Jam, and Celia Green. Why didn't their astounding debut album take off? Was it because of Limp Bizkit, or Backstreet Boys? The duo also are left puzzled by the little known appearance of their 2006 follow up. Music featured this week: ​California - Unified Theory Wither - Unified Theory 15 Hits - Cinematic 7:30 - Like....

*Originally released May 11th 2017* Steve and Doug jump over to Perth, Australia, to cover psychedelic rock act Tame Impala. The fellas ponder the experimental nature of the music, Kevin Parker's creative process, and teenage sexuality. Lots of teenage sexuality. Holy cow. Music featured this week: ​Elephant - Lonerism Lucidity - Innerspeaker The Less I Know The Better - Currents Let It Happen - Currents 2:05 - Or you can watch it here! The Vinyl Me, Please - Demon Days promo video we sho...

*Originally released April 29th 2017* This episode, Doug and Steve dive into the fascinating but short-lived career of The Smiths. Frequently cited as one of the UK's most important musical movements, the guys bring some fresh ears to the music and its place in cultural history. Doug gives his thoughts on vegan message songs, Steve is haunted by Johnnny Marr's guitar, and both guys gripe about track order. Six Degrees From King Crimson: The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Bryan Ferry -> Roxy Music -...

*Originally released April 5th 2017* Steve and Doug rebound with the long awaited Radiohead episode, joined by guest cohost Daniel Ferguson. The guys chat about playing the long game, experimentation in music, and how much Daniel hates "Creep". Music featured this week: Idioteque - Kid A Karma Police - OK Computer ​Creep - Pablo Honey 00:39 - Here's the list of other episodes Daniel has appeared in: C Is For Caravan Palace, Our Five Favourite Albums, and F Is For Franz Ferdinand ​28:28 - ...

*Originally released March 29th 2017* Back from the depths of 15 studio albums, Steve and Doug emerge from hiding to reveal their thoughts on the discography of Queen. They also chat about Highlander, the six degrees from King Crimson, and that awkward state when you realize you're in the 80's. Six Degrees From King Crimson: ​Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Bill Bruford -> King Crimson Queen -> Steve Howe -> Yes -> Jon Anderson -> King Crimson Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> John We...

*Originally released March 14th 2017* This week, Steve and Doug tackle Montreal trio Plants and Animals. The guys also chat about the Junos and the Polaris Music Prize, and what Canadians value in music. Music featured this week: Control Me - The End Of That Feedback In The Field - Parc Avenue ​The Mama Papa - La La Land 9:56 - Ironically, Steve and Doug managed to acquire tickets from a friend who won them in a radio contest, and the two went and had a great time. You'll hear all about it...

*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] 3:32 - Here is the Facebook page for our friend and author Joel Bain 5:20 - Looks like they've rebranded as Broadcast Smarter, but the mission seems to be the same! They're a great resource! 11:20 - Here's ...