Episodes

*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 12:55 - Todd In The Shadows does...

*Originally released February 5th 2017* This week on the show, Steve and Doug tackle the pop / rock juggernaut No Doubt, discussing the various ups and downs of their career, as well as pop radio sacrifices and dated Reggae guest vocalists. Music featured this week: ​Hella Good - Rock Steady Simple Kind Of Life - Return Of Saturn Just A Girl - Tragic Kingdom 0:20 - Off the bat, you'll notice a drop in audio quality. We had a technical glitch we didn't catch, so our apologies. We've cleaned...

*Originally released January 31st 2017* This week, Steve and Doug tackle the varied and long-lasting career of Moby, from heady techno to punk to sampling a capella gospel to ambient insomnia cures. The guys also chat about break up songs, sexy songs, abstract songs, and Top of the Pops. Music featured this week: Disco Lies - Last Night Feeling So Real - Everything Is Wrong Natural Blues - Play Lucy Vida - Last Night 1:01 - Haha! This recording ran long, so Steve had to rush home, get cha...

*Originally released January 16th 2017* ​Steve and Doug take on the brainchild of James Murphy, LCD Soundsystem, in this episode. The duo tackle questions about pacing in a song, self-deprecation, dance, and writing for Seinfeld. Music featured this week: Daft Punk Is Playing At My House - LCD Soundsystem Drunk Girls - This Is Happening All My Friends - Sound Of Silver 2:17 - His page is still up! Go check out Joel Bain - Author on Facebook please 2:30 - Check out the old Lyle's Place ad....

*Originally released January 5th 2017* This episode, Steve and Doug look at the short but oh so sweet career of eclectic songwriter Kenna. The duo also say farewell to 2016, and chat about music licensing and when music supports a cause. Music featured this week: Out Of Control (State Of Emotion) - Make Sure They See My Face Freetime - New Sacred Cow Long Gone - Land 2 Air Chronicles II: Imitation Is Suicide Chapter 2 [EP] Love Is Still Alive - Land 2 Air Chronicles II: Imitation Is Suicid...

*Originally released December 22nd 2016* Crossing the pond, Steve and Doug are your friends and chat about Justice, the French electronica duo. They also talk about awesome music videos, bizarre short video contests, and the Kanye West Report. Music featured this week: Waters Of Nazareth - ✝︎ Audio, Video, Disco - Audio, Video, Disco Randy - Woman 2:42 - And we did wind up doing it, using Spotify to help! Check out Q Is For Queen 4:13 - Quick! Listen to it here when you have a chance! Y I...

*Originally released December 12th 2016* Straight from LA, Steve and Doug chat about R&B act Inc. No World, formerly known as inc. and also formerly known as Teen Inc. The fellows also talk about 2016 continuing to embrace the reaper, the return of the Philosopher Kings, and why Pitchfork reviews can be a little frustrating. Music featured this week: Black Wings - No World Heart Crimes - 3 [EP] The Wheel - ​As Light As Light Angel - No World 2:34 - This is the music video for "Are You Los...

*Originally released November 29th 2016* ​From Leeds England, coming straight from The Crypt, Doug and Steve present to you Hope & Social! The fellas also chat about loving vinyl, the joys of Bandcamp (again), and that wonderful instrument known as the piano. Music featured this week: ​Back To The Green - Sleep Sound Stuck Like Glue - Architect Of This Church Sunrise Laughing - Feel 10:25 - I've linked their Bandcamp page down below 20:07 - Here, you can listen to our episode Q Is For Que...

*Originally released November 16th 2016* This episode, Steve and Doug chat about what happens when you mix Sonic Youth guitars, Charlie Brown piano, double dutch chants, and car chase sequence horns - the answer is UK's The Go! Team! The boys also chat about the alternative music scene is 2004 / 2005, and if it's kosher to be using all these audio clips. Music featured this week: Ladyflash - Thunder, Lightning, Strike Keys To The City - Proof Of Youth What D'you Say? - The Scene Between Ma...

*Originally released November 1st 2016* A film composer, a doctor, and an English prof collaborating long distance; they are Faded Paper Figures. Steve and Doug talk about their fantastic music (and Highlander) in this week's episode. Music featured this week: Piledrive - The Matter Breathing - Relics Metropolis - Dynamo Timewave Zero - Timewave Zero [single] 7:43 - Since this episode originally aired, this fantastic recreation with Paul Rudd and Jimmy Fallon has made the rounds. Fantasti...

*Originally released October 18th 2016* This week Steve and Doug delve deep into the electronic pop duo Empire Of The Sun, with their epic album journeys, cinematic music videos, and silly hat parties. Music featured this week: Walking On A Dream - Walking On A Dream Alive - Ice On The Dune High And Low - Two Vines We Are The People - Walking On A Dream 3:30 - Give our episode "W Is For We Are The City" a listen! 7:28 - PNAU is pronounced "pin-yow" (pɪnˈjaʊ) 15:42 - You can hear more ab...

*Originally released October 4th 2016* After days of intense study, Steve and Doug return to cover the fascinating and long-standing (solo) career of Del The Funky Homosapien. Side tracks into Deltron 3030 and Gorillaz! Join in the deltoxication! Music featured this week: ​Mistadobalina - I Wish My Brother George Was Here Calculate - Golden Era If You Must - Both Sides Of The Brain 6:17 - Here's Catey Shaw's Soundcloud; check it out! 7:49 - You've probably seen this video but with a sad m...

*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 - <|°_°|> 6:07 - In that time, Bravestation DID release a full-length album, but took their f...

*Originally released September 13th 2016* This episode, Doug and Steve chat about Toronto underground Apocalyptic Pop trio Bravestation. The boys also chat about musical frisson, the question of keeping past releases available, and Doug's pick for the best single of 2015. Music featured this week: Actors - V [EP] Signs Of The Civilized - Giants & Dreamers 13th Floor - 13th Floor [single] Future Love - IV [EP] 12:46 - Notorious is Steve's favourite Duran Duran album 20:10 - We can't seem ...

*Originally released August 29th 2016* Steve and Doug soldier forward into the alphabet once more, taking a gander at the fascinating and wonderful music of French electronic duo AIR. They also chat about artillery, the 60's, and the wonderful world of copyright. Music featured this week: Radio #1 - 10 000 Hz Legend Sexy Boy - Moon Safari Surfing On A Rocket - Talkie Walkie Night Sight - Pocket Symphony 6:20 - Figures still hover at about 11.7 million Canadians tuning in to watch The Trag...

*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 36:14 - We chatted about him here: W Is For Washed Out Marq DeSouza's Official Website Marq DeSouza's Bandcamp Marq DeSouza's YouTube Channel

*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 0:50 - Here's our last episode: Z Is For Zubatto Syndicate 2:35 - Stuart previously guest hosted R Is For Roxy Music and U Is For U2 (Part 1 and Part 2...

*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 24:35 - That was "Genesis C...

*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 1:39 - Steve's got Gordon Lightfoot on the brain, but "Leaving On A Jet Plane" was actually by John Denver (and famo...

*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 2:53 - ...

*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 3:43 - Blue Öyster Cult's Albert Bouchard explains the cowbel...

*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 2:37 - Steve loves "Earth Plates Are Shifting" by Young Empires 4:21 - Phew! This is still going on! The case against Led Zeppelin b...

*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 Cri...

*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 4:11 - This video released by Foo Fighters regarding their "break up" is still hilarious 9:16 - So this happened. Back when MC Hammer was the biggest music...