*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 GardenDestiny - Simple ThingsMr. McGee - Yeah Ghost zzz.mp3File Size: 123886 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1:18 - Here is the article we open our podcast with: 8 Reaso [...]

*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 CymbalsBlue Paper - Fragrant WorldO.N.E. - Odd Blood​2080 - All Hour Cymbals yyy.mp3File Size: 130024 kbFile Type: mp3Downl [...]

*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 - CoexistCrystalised - xx​Chained - Coexist xxx.mp3File Size: 111671 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 8:14 - If I didn't post [...]

*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 CrimsonWeird Al -> Dire Straits -> Ta [...]

*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 JackalNothing Arri [...]

*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!). u2uu.mp3File Size: 183179 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 0:45 - As stated last episode, you'll probably have noticed a bit of a drop in fidelity and an echo. To accommoda [...]

*Originally uploaded 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 CrimsonU2 -> François Kevorkia [...]

*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 - MANATarantula Death Pose (Desert Song) [Live] - UnreleasedTetralemma - MANA ttt.mp3File Size: 107844 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 5:29 - You can stream Paul [...]

*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 byrjunUntitled 1 (Vaka) - ( ) sss.mp3File Size: 145321 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 16:31 - [...]

*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 -> Br [...]