Episodes

Dec. 22, 2016

J Is For Justice

Click Here To Listen To Our Justice Episode 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. Justice’s Official Website Music featured this week: Waters Of Nazareth – † Audio, Video, … Continue reading J Is For Justice →
Dec. 12, 2016

I Is For Inc. No World

Click Here To Listen To Our Inc. No World Episode 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 … Continue reading I Is For Inc. No World →
Nov. 29, 2016

H Is For Hope & Social

Click Here To Listen To Our Hope & Social Episode 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. Hope & Social’s Official Website Music featured this … Continue reading H Is For Hope & Social →
Nov. 16, 2016

G Is For The Go! Team

Click Here To Listen To Our Episode On The Go! Team 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 … Continue reading G Is For The Go! Team →
Nov. 1, 2016

F Is For Faded Paper Figures

Click Here To Listen To Our Faded Paper Figures Episode 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. Faded Paper Figures’ Official Website Faded Paper Figures’ Bandcamp Music featured this week: Piledrive … Continue reading F Is For Faded Paper Figures →
Oct. 18, 2016

E Is For Empire Of The Sun

Click Here To Listen To Our Empire Of The Sun Episode 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. Empire Of The Sun’s Official Website Empire Of The Sun’s Soundcloud Music featured this week: Walking … Continue reading E Is For Empire Of The Sun →
Oct. 4, 2016

D Is For Del The Funky Homosapien

Click Here To Listen To Our Del The Funky Homosapien Episode 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! Del’s Official Website Del’s Bandcamp Music featured this week: Mistadobalina – … Continue reading D Is For Del The Funky Homosapien →
Sept. 20, 2016

C Is For Caravan Palace

Click Here To Listen To Our Caravan Palace Episode 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. Caravan Palace’s Official Website Music … Continue reading C Is For Caravan Palace →
Sept. 13, 2016

B Is For Bravestation

Click Here To Listen To Our Bravestation Episode 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. Bravestation’s Bandcamp Bravestation’s Soundcloud Music featured this week: Actors – V … Continue reading B Is For Bravestation →
Aug. 29, 2016

A Is For AIR

Click Here To Listen To Our AIR Episode 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. AIR’s Official Site Music featured this week: Radio #1 – … Continue reading A Is For AIR →
Aug. 18, 2016

An Interview With Marq DeSouza

Click Here To Listen To Our Interview With Marq DeSouza 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. Marq’s Bandcamp Marq’s Official Site Music featured this week: Who … Continue reading An Interview With Marq DeSouza →
July 25, 2016

Our Top Five Favourite Albums

Click Here To Listen To Our Top 5 Albums Episode Another special episode, where we bring in some past guest hosts including Stuart Ferguson of The Crossing, Daniel Ferguson of 1UpU, and Our Friend Travis. This time around we chat about our all time favorite albums! Travis’ Picks: Interpol – Turn On The Bright Lights … Continue reading Our Top Five Favourite Albums →
June 30, 2016

Z Is For Zubatto Syndicate

Click Here To Listen To Our Zubatto Syndicate Episode 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. Zubatto Syndicate’s Official Website Zubatto Syndicate’s Bandcamp Music featured this week: Inspector … Continue reading Z Is For Zubatto Syndicate →
June 14, 2016

Y Is For Yellow Ostrich

Click Here To Listen To Our Yellow Ostrich Episode This episode, Steve and Doug chat about Yellow Ostrich, the five year voyage of Alex Schaaf and his glorious beard. Yellow Ostrich’s Official Website Yellow Ostrich’s Bandcamp Music featured this week: Marathon Runner – Strange Land Neon Fists – Cosmos Hahahaohhoho – The Mistress And let’s … Continue reading Y Is For Yellow Ostrich →
May 17, 2016

X Is For Xiu Xiu

Click Here To Listen To Our Xiu Xiu Episode 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. Xiu Xiu’s Official Website Music featured this week: Boy Soprano – The Air Force Bog People – La … Continue reading X Is For Xiu Xiu →
April 26, 2016

W Is For Washed Out

Click Here To Listen To Our Washed Out Episode 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. Washed Out’s Official Website Music featured … Continue reading W Is For Washed Out →
April 13, 2016

V Is For Vampire Weekend

Click Here To Listen To Our Vampire Weekend Episode 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. Vampire Weekend’s Official Website Music featured this week: Cousins – Contra Step – … Continue reading V Is For Vampire Weekend →
March 24, 2016

U Is For Ultravox

Click Here To Listen To Our Ultravox Episode 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. Ultravox’s … Continue reading U Is For Ultravox →
March 12, 2016

T Is For Team Rockit

Click Here To Listen To Our Team Rockit Episode Steve and Doug take a request this episode with the techno trance New Age Nordic rappers Team Rockit. Phew…get all that? Team Rockit’s Soundcloud Music featured this week: Aura – Anima Jordskred – 1988 Omega – Neo Bahamut And let’s not forget this cycle’s theme, “Writing … Continue reading T Is For Team Rockit →
Feb. 18, 2016

S Is For St Germain

Click Here To Listen To Our St Germain Episode 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. St. Germain’s Home Page Music featured this week: Alabama Blues (1965 mix) – Alabama … Continue reading S Is For St Germain →
Feb. 5, 2016

R Is For Röyksopp

Click Here To Listen To Our Röyksopp Episode 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. Röyksopp’s Home Page Robyn’s Home Page Music featured this week: Happy Up Here – Junior Monument … Continue reading R Is For Röyksopp →
Jan. 22, 2016

Q Is For Q Lazzarus

Click Here To Listen To Our Q Lazzarus Episode Steve and Doug hem and haw over the mysterious Q Lazzarus this week. Plus, 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 (unofficial) And let’s not … Continue reading Q Is For Q Lazzarus →
Jan. 8, 2016

P Is For Pogo

Click Here To Listen To Our Pogo Episode Steve and Doug ring in 2016 with a look at one of their all-time favorites: plunderphonics mix-master Pogo. They take many deep walks down nostalgia lane, but also delve into what defines an artist. Pogo’s Home Page Pogo’s Bandcamp Page Music featured this week: Alice – Wonderland … Continue reading P Is For Pogo →
Dec. 19, 2015

O Is For The OPUS

Click Here To Listen To Our Episode On The OPUS 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 with making it a commodity? … Continue reading O Is For The OPUS →