Music A To Z

*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 treat to watch

42:10 - Here is Victor Wooten's "Music As A Language" for TEDxGabriolaIsland

Doug's Recommendations:

U Can't Hold No Groove (If You Ain't Got No Pocket) - A Show Of Hands

Ari's Eyes - Soul Circus

2 Timers - palmystery

Steve's Recommendations:

Classical Thump - A Show Of Hands

Think About That - Yin-Yang

Cambo - palmystery

Victor Wooten's Official Website

Victor Wooten's YouTube Channel

*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....6 hours before we left

34:06 - Todd In The Shadows does a retrospective series called "One Hit Wonderland" and here's his entry for "Flood" by Jars Of Clay

40:07 - It was a two-parter with two guest hosts: U Is For U2 Part 1 and Part 2

Doug's Recommendations:

Cessna - Unified Theory

1st 50 Ft. - Cinematic

Steve's Recommendations:

California - Unified Theory

Beneath The Underdog - Cinematic

Unified Theory's Facebook Page

Unified Theory's Entry on Discogs

*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 shot

2:19 - You can hear our episode G Is For The Go! Team here

21:04 - Yes, our 100th episode was a contest between Steve and Doug. You can listen to it here: The 100th Episode Quiz Show

29:03 - Here's two version of "Feels Like We Only Go Backwards": the Tame Impala original, and a cover by Emily Haines and James Shaw of Metric

33:01 - Steve meant "Band On The Run"

33:25 - Join in the discussion by watching the music video for "Mind Mischief" first!

44:07 - Steve decided to sync up the two versions (Tame Impala's "New Person, Same Old Mistakes" and Rihanna's "Same Ol' Mistakes") just to show how identical they are. It's basically Rihanna doing karaoke

Doug's Recommendations:

Nothing That Has Happened So Far Has Been Anything We Could Control - Lonerism

41 Mojitos Poolside Dub - Extraspeaker

Let It Happen - Currents

Steve's Recommendations:

Alter Ego - Innerspeaker

Mind Mischief - Lonerism

​The Moment - Currents

Tame Impala's Official Website

Tame Impala's YouTube Channel

*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 -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson

The Smiths -> Johnny Marr -> Talking Heads -> Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew -> King Crimson

The Smiths -> John Porter -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno / Bryan Ferry -> King Crimson

The Smiths -> John Porter -> B. B. King -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:

​This Charming Man - The Smiths

The Boy With The Thorn In His Side - The Queen Is Dead

How Soon Is Now? - William, It Was Really Nothing [single]

4:54 - There was no H Sides

​17:46 - A very curious but excellent performance of "Hand In Glove" by Sandie Shaw & The Smiths from Top Of The Pops in 1984

32:52 - It was Van Halen, but they had a reason. If the band saw that the brown M&M's were removed from the bowl, they knew that the venue had read through their entire contract, so it was a test. Not sure about JLo's motivations though

Steve's Recommendations:

How Soon Is Now? - William, It Was Really Nothing [single]

There Is A Light That Never Goes Out - The Queen Is Dead

Barbarism Begins At Home - Meat Is Murder

Doug's Recommendations:

The Queen Is Dead - The Queen Is Dead

Headmaster Ritual - Meat Is Murder

Money Changes Everything - Bigmouth Strikes Again [single]

The Smiths' YouTube Channel

*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 - The video for "Just" is probably one of their more conventional videos, but still cool

33:39 - A fantastic example of using time lapse on video, Radiohead's "Street Spirit (Fade Out)"

49:45 - An example of a remix done right: "Climbing Up The Walls" and the Zero 7 remix

​1:10:32 - You can read Doug's entry on "Like Spinning Plates" for his list of 100 Favourite Songs (it's #30)

1:25:47 - It says it's the official video, but it's one of the fan-made videos for The Most Gigantic Lying Mouth Of All Time. However, it is one of the best: "Where I End And You Begin"

1:46:20 - There's a few versions out there, but here's a good one: Thom Yorke Shoots Justin Bieber

1:47:15 - We're still waiting Daniel

Daniel's Recommendations:

Optimistic - Kid A

Weird Fishes / Arpeggi - In Rainbows

Electioneering - OK Computer

Doug's Recommendations:

Like Spinning Plates - Amnesiac

There, There - Hail To The Thief

Staircase - The Daily Mail [single]

Steve's Recommendations:

Permanent Daylight - My Iron Lung [EP]

Where I End And You Begin - Hail To The Thief

Nude - In Rainbows

Radiohead's Official Website

Radiohead's YouTube Channel

*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 Wetton -> King Crimson

Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Asia -> Greg Lake -> King Crimson

Queen -> Mike Stone (producer) -> Frank Zappa -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson

Queen -> David Bowie -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson

Queen -> David Bowie -> Adrian Belew -> King Crimson

Queen -> David Bowie -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson

Queen -> John Anthony -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson

Queen -> John Anthony -> Genesis -> Peter Gabriel -> Tony Levin -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:

Princes Of The Universe - A Kind Of Magic

Killer Queen - Sheer Heart Attack

Bohemian Rhapsody - A Night At The Opera

7:09 - Vinyl lovers rejoice! Here are the links for VNYL and Vinyl Me, Please, and here you can also check out our promo video for Vinyl Me, Please (that month's record was Demon Days by Gorillaz)

40:17 - Steve took a look, and hands down he enjoys John Deacon's songs the most

52:13 - Here's the whole story of the art behind News Of The World, and a video on how that robot tormented Stewie Griffin

59:30 - You can hear Our Five Most Hated Songs here!

1:18:00 - There's a whole series of "music-less" music videos, and the one for Queen's "I Want To Break Free" is amazing

1:30:06 - And here it is! It's the "Princes Of The Universe!"

Doug's Recommendations:

Ogre Battle - Queen II

Vultan's Theme - Flash Gordon [soundtrack]

'39 - A Night At The Opera

Steve's Recommendations:

Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon - A Night At The Opera

Who Wants To Live Forever - A Kind Of Magic

I'm Going Slightly Mad - Innuendo

Queen's Official Website

Queen's YouTube Channel

*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 in a future episode

​53:48 - There's a time stamp reference: Steve's joke is referring to the 89th Academy Awards where Best Picture was announced as La La Land erroneously before being properly given to Moonlight

1:00:51 - Here's the music video for "Stay"

Steve's Recommendations:

Good Friend - Parc Avenue

Kon Tiki - La La Land

No Worries Gonna Find Us - Waltzed In From The Rumbling

Doug's Recommendations:

Mercy - Parc Avenue

Flowers - Waltzed In From The Rumbling

Boyfriends And Girlfriends - Plants and Animals

Plants and Animals' Official Website

*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 Todd In The Shadow's One Hit Wonderland retrospective of "Kung Fu Fighting" by Carl Douglas

14:38 - Whoops! Check it out here: U Is For Ultravox

16:36 - A few guest hosts joined us for our episode Our Five Favourite Albums

17:47 - It was a long one, so I split it into two parts: U Is For U2 Part 1 and Part 2

21:32 - And one of our first requests! G Is For Great Speckled Bird

22:55 - Going waaaaaaaaay back to our first episode A Is For Arcade Fire

23:52 - He's no Mozart! O Is For Owen Pallett

24:59 - Reaching into our classic rock thoughts with R Is For Roxy Music

26:17 - Sadly, The Pollinate Show is no longer available

*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 a great retrospective on "Lullaby" by Shawn Mullins, and *spoiler alert* his episode on "How Bizarre" by OMC

​30:57 - I'm getting mixed results from Google, so this claim might be tenuous at this point

37:45 - Here's Pauly Fuemana's obituary on Dominion Post

38:41 - 20/20's documentary on OMC

40:28 - OMC and Lucy Lawless "4 All Of Us"

Steve's Recommendations:

On The Run - How Bizarre

Lingo With The Gringo - How Bizarre

Doug's Recommendations:

​Right On - How Bizarre

4 All Of Us - 4 All Of Us [single]​

OMC's YouTube Channel

*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 it up as best we could!

5:35 - The Classical Era of music is generally agreed upon to be between the 1750's to the 1820's

17:56 - For the life of me, I can't find that interview anymore. In no small part because there are tons of MuchMusic appearances and all of them on crap VHS

33:08 - It's a pretty groovy track, and you can watch the music video for "Trapped In A Box" here

​51:17 - Here's that 2012 CBS interview with No Doubt

1:04:33 - Wonder no more! Here's the original acoustic version of "Ex-Girlfriend"

1:30:34 - Here's the link to Celebrities Read Mean Tweets #4 which features No Doubt

1:41:20 - As of February 2020, it still doesn't look like No Doubt will be getting back together 

Doug's Recommendations:

Let's Get Back - No Doubt

Tragic Kingdom - Tragic Kingdom

Waiting Room - Rock Steady

Steve's Recommendations:

Excuse Me Mr. - Tragic Kingdom

New - Return Of Saturn

Making Out - Rock Steady

No Doubt's Official Website

No Doubt's YouTube Channel