Episodes

*Originally released May 21st 2015* This week Doug and Steve look at the boys from Kelowna, We Are The City, and their musical journey from high school to violence. The guys also chat about what defines Christian music, the wonder that is Bandcamp, and Doug's first bachelor party. Music featured this week: Get Happy - High School [EP] Friends Hurt - Violent Astronomers - In A Quiet World​ ​Legs Give Out - Violent 17:53 - This may have been a prelude to Apple no longer supporting iTunes 2...

*Originally released May 14th 2015* Three cities, two countries, one band: join Steve and Doug as they look out on the horizon to the Vast Robot Armies. The guys also take the time to talk about when bands combine, lazy music reviewers, and being chill in interviews. Also Steve regales with his story of picking up the fabled UJ3RK5 EP! Music featured this week: Foxtrot - Little Creatures Grey Area Living - Goodnight Myopia Little Creatures - Little Creatures ​2:08 - And you can listen to i...

*Originally released May 6th 2015* Back in the dark recesses of the Vancouver nightlife, there was once a post-punk spastic collection of artists called UJ3RK5. Steve and Doug try to make sense of it all. **Retraction! It appears that UJ3RK5 was not affiliated with the soundtrack of the film Big Meateater. We've endeavoured to remove mention of the film from this episode, but just in case any references snuck in, please take note** Music featured this week: Eisenhower & The Hippies The Angl...

*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 2:37 - Here is our episode M Is For Miami Horror 6:28 - If you're interested, Eli & The Straw Man's official website and ...

*Originally released April 22nd 2015* This week during the Canadian run, Steve and Doug get pumped over the uber-talented Spiral Beach! The two also chat about great music videos, movie soundtracks, and how splinter groups can sound totally different from the originating band. Music featured this week: Made Of Stone - Ball May Go Round (In A Mania) - The Only Really Thing Voodoo - Spiral Beach 5:20 - Sadly we lost all of Miss Cookie's feedback when we lost the old website :( 12:56 - Here ...

*Originally released April 16th 2015* Jumping forward in our Canadian run, Doug and Steve stop in Winnipeg to talk about a proud addition to the Motown family: Remy Shand. The guys also talk about what really defines true fans, being cautious when investing in purchasing albums, and the move from musician to producer and back again. Music featured this week: Rocksteady - The Way I Feel The Best In Me - The Best In Me [single] Take A Message - The Way I Feel The Mind's Eye - The Way I Feel ...

*Originally released April 8th 2015* Stepping back in time a bit to the grand ol' city of Regina for Queen City Kids. Steve and Doug dig deep into nostalgia and what it means to music, while also musing on when labels screwing a band and distributing older music in the digital age. Six Degrees From King Crimson: Queen City Kids -> Gene Martynek -> Bruce Cockburn -> Colin Linden -> Bob Dylan -> Ian Wallace -> King Crimson Music featured this week: Dance - Black Box ​Follow You There - Queen...

*Originally released April 3rd 2015* Double the fun on the Canadian run! Steve and Doug talk about the Canadian powerhouse known as The Philosopher Kings and their offshoot band Prozzäk. Throw in a bit of Jarvis Church and Track & Field, and the guys also find The Ultimate Philosopher Kings Song! Music featured this week: You Stepped On My Life - Famous, Rich And Beautiful Charms - The Philosopher Kings Cry - Famous, Rich and Beautiful Strange Disease - Hot Show www.nevergetoveryou - Satu...

*Originally released March 25th 2015* The Canadian run pushes on! This time, Steve and Doug chat about composer/musician Owen Pallett. They also talk about Dungeons & Dragons, being a geek, and how Steve got the nickname "The Butcher." Music featured this week: Lewis Takes Off His Shirt - Heartland He Poos Clouds - He Poos Clouds Song For Five & Six - In Conflict 3:44 - We actually did wind up doing an episode on Bee Gees, and you can listen to it here: B Is For Bee Gees 6:05 - DC Pronk's...

*Originally released March 19th 2015* This week on the Canadian run, Doug and Steve look at the highs and lows of Nelly Furtado, one of Canada's biggest pop acts. The boys also remark on single releases, how publicity effects album sales, and how track order can make or break an album. Music featured this week: Powerless (Say What You Want) - Folklore Maneater - Loose ​I'm Like A Bird - Whoa, Nelly! 5:18 - Until next time 5:56 - Sadly, we lost Marc Constanzo's comments when our original s...

*Originally released March 13th 2015* Steve and Doug continue the Canadian Run with The Most Serene Republic, a band with an impressively aggressive body of work. The guys also muse on self-production, being an opening act, and the continued evolution of a band's sound. Music featured this week: Heavens To Purgatory - ...And The Ever Expanding Universe (Oh) God - Underwater Cinematographer The Men Who Live Upstairs - Population Where Cedar Nouns And Adverbs Walk - Underwater Cinematographe...

*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 6:36 - AwesomeOnItsOwn's YouTube Channel 8:52 - Got a couple Honest ...

*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 2:04 - For the life of me, I can't seem to find it anymore! Sorry guys! ​24:19 ...

*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 6:02 - Here'...

*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 2:43 - Nathan is almost right; The Neptunes produced the unrelea...

*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 12:16 - Doesn't look like that...

*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 -...

*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 Their 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...

*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 13:56 - It IS a nice music video, so take a gander at her first ...

*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 4:45 - Here's the link to our W Is For Weird Al episode 30:19 - I counted six of them in this video for "Lost In The Plot...

*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 4:34 - Here, we've saved you the trouble of looking them u...

*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 5:12 - Here, we saved you some trouble and linked you to D.C. Pronk's Soundcloud rig...

*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 1:57 - Here's the remarkably vintage and silly video for Devo's "Jocko Homo" 2:30 ...

*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 3:19 - Oh, should mention that this episode contains some adult language. Not a lot, but FYI 3:34 - Here's the full plug for Animals As Lea...