Two Songs One Couple

We're back! First of all, our deepest apologies for being away for so long. We've been very busy with life, and we finally got a chance to sit down and record an episode! We reach back into the 90s for an oldie but goodie, and also a strange genre blend of breakbeat, opera and metal. Thank you so much for your patience!

Our Songs for This Week:

Smoke and Ashes by Tracy Chapman, from her 1995 album New Beginning released via Elektra Records.

Paranoid Bulldozer Italiano by Igorrr, from their 2020 album Spirituality and Distortion released via Metal Blade Records.

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We return to our original format with two random songs, no special theme this time. We talk about an up and coming pop star as well as an established but relatively unknown prog metal band.

Our Songs for This Week:

Escapism (featuring 070 Shake) by Raye, from her 2023 album My 21st Century Blues released via Human Re Sources.

1985 by Haken, from their 2016 album Affinity released via Inside Out Music.

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First of all, our apologies for missing an episode in April. We suffered some loss in our family, including our dog Leela. 

In this episode we pay tribute to our puppers, and pick two songs that remind us of her. We barely talk about our songs, and we just ended up talking about our pups the majority of the time.

The release date of this episode is also no coincidence, as it would have been her 16th birthday. Rest in peace Leela, we love you and miss you every day!

Our Songs for This Week:

A Life Embossed by Protest the Hero, from their 2013 self-released album Volition.

Run the World (Girls) by Beyoncé, from her 2011 album 4 released via Columbia Records.

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New episode! We have another edition of Criss Cross Applesauce for you. Sam chooses a solo piano tune, and Peter chooses a heartfelt country tune.

Our songs for this week:

Fry Bread by Connor Chee, from his 2020 album Scenes from Dinétah self-released.

My Only Child by The Highwomen, from their 2019 album The Highwomen released via Elektra Records

Also check out the video for Fry Bread https://youtu.be/7fItjTPtPEk

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And we're back!  In this episode, we pick songs that we think the other will absolutely hate. One of us is way more successful than the other, bet you can't guess! Thank you for your patience while we were away, and moving forward we will be releasing episodes less frequently. We're thinking once a month at this point. Thank you for sticking with us!

Our songs for this week:

Spit it Out by Pharmakon, from her 2019 album Devour released via Sacred Bones Records.

Out in the Middle by Zac Brown Band, from their 2022 (Deluxe Edition, original album released in 2021) album The Comeback released via Home Grown Music and Warner Music Nashville.

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Happy New Year friends! What a crazy year it's been.  This year we have tried something with a theme for almost every episode. It's been an absolute blast picking our songs for these themes, and we've even learned a thing or two.

We can't wait to see what 2023 has to bring. Honestly, it's been tough to keep up a regular schedule these days, so we may be reducing the amount of episodes we release. We don't plan on going away though! We'll take a short break for the month of January, and we'll be back in February!

Thank you so much to all of our supporters. We don't say it nearly enough, and we apologize for that. We are so grateful for every listen! Here's to a wonderful and prosperous 2023!

Our Songs for this Episode (all from 2022):

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We Cry Together by Kendrick Lamar featuring Taylour Paige, off of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers released via Aftermath/Interscope Records

Put on Earth for You by MonoNeon, off of Put on Earth for You self-released

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Nervous by Maren Morris, off of Humble Quest released via Sony Music Entertainment

Fate of Man by Arjen Anthony Lucassen's Star One featuring Brittney Slayes and Michael Romeo, off of Revel in Time released via InsideOut

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Poor Everybody Else by Carrie Underwood, off of Denim & Rhinestones released via UMG Recordings

All of Sudden, You're Gone by Von Hertzen Brothers, off of Red Alert in the Blue Forest released via DoingBeingMusic

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2 Be Loved (Am I Ready) by Lizzo, off of Special released via Nice Life / Atlantic

Phantoms by Meshuggah, off of Immutable released via Atomic Fire

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In His Arms by Miranda Lambert, off of Palomino released via Vanner Records

A Vagabond's Lament by Kardashev, off of Liminal Rite released via Metal Blade Records

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Happy National Native American Heritage Month! In this episode, we pick artists that have Native American ties. One from New England in North America, and one from Columbia in South America.

As mentioned in the episode, if you're curious which indigenous lands you are on, check out Native Land Digital.

Our songs for this week:

You Never Told Me by The GroovaLottos, a 2021 single released via Midnight Groove Recordings / Liberation Multimedia, LLC.

Orinoco (Live) by Cimarrón, a self released 2021 single.

Also check out the music video for Orinoco.

Finally, the honorable mention Sam was talking about at the end of the episode is K-Pop Dream Boy by The Martin Sisters.

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This week we wanted to highlight transgender artists for Transgender Awareness Week, observed November 13 to November 19.  While we featured a transgender artist for our pride month episode, we wanted to go a step further and raise awareness of the transgender community. 

Our songs for this week:

I Lie Here Buried with My Rings and My Dresses by Backxwash (featuring Ada Rook), off her 2021 album of the same name, released via Ugly Hag Records.

A Guy Names Joe by Joe Stevens, off of the 2012 compilation 3 Guys & 6 Strings: The Encore, released via Joe Stevens, Eli Conley, Alex Davis, Storm Florez. 

Please consider donating to your local LGBTQIA+ center. Here are a few that we mention on this episode.

The SF LGBT Center: https://www.sfcenter.org/

The Oakland LGBTQ Center: https://www.oaklandlgbtqcenter.org/

The Amidala Initiative for Equality Texas: https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texas

Our Trans Home SF: https://www.ourtranshomesf.org/

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For the conclusion of our two part episode, we continue our discussion of opera songs with friendo Kris! We continue with a metal rendition of a famous aria, and conclude with one of the most iconic arias of all time.

Thanks again to Kris for joining us, and we hope you enjoyed this two part special!

Our songs for this week:

Nessun Dorma by Manowar, off their 2002 album Warriors of the World released via Nuclear Blast

Der Hölle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (Queen of the Night Aria)  by Diana Damrau, off her 2007 album Arie di Bravura released via EMI Records / Virgin Classics

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For this two part episode, we invited friendo of the pod Kris back on! This time we are covering opera songs! We start off with Sarah Brightman and discussing the world of popera. This is only part 1 of 2, so please stay tuned for part 2!

Stay tuned for part 2 in a couple weeks, where we cover both Sam and Peter's songs!

Our song for this week:

O mio babbino caro by Sarah Brightman, off her 2001 album Classics released via Angel Records.

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