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Steve and Doug take a good luck at the history and discography of one of the biggest bands in the world! From playing pubs to selling out world tours, from concert to interactive music videos, from atmospheric rock to shameless pop, Coldplay has done it all. Also: mental illness, DUIs, kiss cams, and Gene Simmons getting pissy.
Music featured this episode:
Adventure Of A Lifetime - A Head Full Of Dreams
Lost! - Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
Clocks - A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Magic - Ghost Stories
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6:37 - Gene Simmons said what we're all thinking... but as usual goes a little too aggressive in his assessment of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
8:48 - Yes we did talk about Lauryn Hill quite a bit! Check out our episode on One Album Wonders
48:53 - Yeah, Pitchfork gave Parachutes a fairly neutered review. Ouch!
51:47 - With hindsight, it's easy to overlook Coldplay's American debut on Conan. But at the time, they must have been crushed.
1:03:34 - Here's the Royksopp Trembling Heart Mix of Clocks. Music is pretty groovy but the lyrics feel a little mismatched.
1:03:49 - And if you like the sound of them, here's our episode R Is For Royksopp
1:10:10 & 1:10:20 - These are the openings of both versions of Talk (or Talk X and Talk Y as Doug proposes)
1:18:07 - Man these guys are really hard to please. Pitchfork give X&Y a pretty lackluster review.
1:19:04 - New York Times were pretty hard on Coldplay even at this point (sorry, article is behind a paywall!)
1:34:54 - Ed Sheeran demonstrates how he won his copyright court case on the Howard Stern Show
1:40:21 - White Town has three Christmas songs, but Doug is referring to Say You'll Be Home For Christmas
1:40:53 - The song is Puddleglum by Said The Whale
1:42:55 - I put in the song Blade Runner (End Titles) by Vangelis, because (let's be honest) it fits better
2:05:05 - Yes, tragically Avicii died by suicide
2:12:19 - Désolé by Gorillaz is such a great example of blending Western and World music, but it's a trick Gorillaz do often
2:16:47 - Doug will do impressions on commission if you ask
2:30:06 - Aardman Animation is best known for the Wallace & Gromit series and related spinoffs (like Shaun The Sheep)
2:32:07 - If you haven't seen Da Funk by Daft Punk, directed by Spike Jonez, you're missing out
2:53:56 - Even deaf people can love Coldplay, according to this insanely expensive music video for feelslikeimfallinginlove
2:57:17 - clown core is nuts but also fascinating
Doug's Recommendations
High Speed - Parachutes
Warning Sign - A Rush Of Blood To The Head
Arabesque - Everyday Life
Steve's Recommendations:
Trouble - Parachutes
X&Y - X&Y
Major Minus - Mylo Xyloto
Coldplay's Official Website
Once again back across the pond to England, where we take a deep dive into the turbulent and fascinating career of Bloc Party. Rock, dance, electronic, experimental - is there anything these guys won't try? Steve and Doug also chat about the recent Newsboys fiasco, being a hero, and so many deluxe editions.
Music featured this episode:
The Prayer - A Weekend In The City
Octopus - Four
Banquet - Silent Alarm 1:46 - You can watch the silly minute long real on YouTube here
5:35 - The excellently named Don Ferguson would regularly portray Preston Manning in the Royal Canadian Air Farce. It's really dated at this point, but back in the 90's this was hilarious (this isn't the specific sketch Doug was referring to, but it's the same sort of thing)
6:16 - Here is the Legal Eagle video "How Swift Got Her Masters Back"
6:32 - Rick Beato interviewing Sting. If you love music, you should watch Rick's channel
7:29 - Steve got two stories mixed up, and both are stupid. John Fogerty was sued by his old label for recording a new song that sounded too much like a previous song, and Neil Young was sued by his then-current label for not sounding ENOUGH like himself
12:44 - I know it sounds made up, but it's true: here's the article about how a search for a distressed man in the woods turned up a solo camper just singing Nickelback
14:22 - Here is the full archive of all stories pertaining to Michael Tait on The Roys Report
17:18 - Here were our thoughts up to 2014 in N Is For Newsboys
27:40 - Here is Matt Tong's interview with 22 Grand Pod from 2024
45:22 - Here is Bloc Party's live performance of Banquet on Conan in 2005
48:44 - Unfortunately "God Bless Bloc Party" is quite boring, but you can judge for yourself
1:05:27 - Here's the video for Flux
1:10:14 - Here is the bonus documentary of "The Making Of A Weekend In The City"
1:19:13 - Listen to our conversation S Is For Stars
1:25:35 - In case you missed it, the disco track is called "Dance With You" by Carrie Lucas
1:40:34 - Here is one of many videos of Louise Bartle killing it on the drums
1:53:10 - Huh?? What??? Here's NME's incredibly poor quality interview with Bloc Party
1:54:11 - Here is REMIC's ranking of the Bloc Party albums as of 2022
1:57:40 - You can read all about Help! A Day In The Life here
Doug's Recommendations:
Little Thoughts - Silent Alarm
V.A.L.I.S. - Four
Ares - Intimacy
The Present - Help! A Day In The Life
Steve's Recommendations:
The Price Of Gasoline - Silent Alarm
Talons - Intimacy
In Situ - Alpha Games
Bloc Party's Official Website
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After months of research, Steve and Doug return to examine the full(ish) career of Ariel Pink in all his incarnations! Often hailed as a forefather of hypnogagic pop, Pink has dabbled in beach rock, lo fi, shoegaze, and experimental rock. The fellas also wax on evolution of sound, fostering a reputation, cancel culture, and the Death of the Author.
Music featured this week:
Diaper Duty - Never Made A Demo, Ever
Round And Round - Before Today
For Kate I Wait - The Doldrums
Kitchen Witch - Dedicated To Bobby Jameson
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10:09 - Check out our episode on One Album Wonders!
11:55 - I've been a big fan of the works of Doug Harrison for a couple years now. Show him some love on his Slug Comparison Bandcamp and his FEN Bandcamp
18:16 - See for yourself! Here's Wikipedia's entry for Ariel Pink's Discography
20:32 - Default's debut album was "The Fallout"
22:45 - If you haven't seen the trailer to Grindhouse, you're missing out
25:25 - It's "Dot's Vinyl Gone Bad" by Pogo
26:00 - You can read all about the D>E>A>T>H>M>E>T>A>L EP by Panchiko here
35:42 - Upon revisiting this doc, it looks like the full group has been assembled by this point. This is "Raw Spice", if you're interested
43:56 - Here's the music video for "For Kate I Wait"
44:40 - No joke! Check out how low quality the video is for Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
45:54 - "Mariah Carey But She Needs To Sneeze"
57:12 - Yeah, you heard him correctly. The lyrics are... really something
59:25 - The video for "Alisa" is down below
1:01:50 - Not much happens in the video for "Didn't It Click"
1:15:30 - Here it is! All 10 tracks of Ariel Pink's Halloween on Spotify
1:31:20 - You can scope out the whole track here, it's "I Remember A Man" by Yeshimebet Dubale from 1980
1:37:07 - Here's the not insanely priced copy of Ku Klux Glam by R. Stevie Moore and Ariel Pink on Bandcamp (and here's the crazy one if you're interested)
1:38:39 - At least she had a good sense of humour about it! Geneva Jacuzzi is seen right at the beginning of "Only In My Dreams" kicking Ariel out of their apartment... or motel??
1:46:57 - Here's the full article from The Guardian: "I'm Not That Guy That Everyone Hates" from November 15 2014
1:55:15 - Take some time to check out the Myths 002 EP
2:00:49 - Here's "White Stuff" by Royal Trux, and "Pink Stuff" by Ariel Pink
2:03:10 - Here's the trailer to "TFW No GF"
2:04:51 - Check out the video for "Burned Out Love"
2:08:03 - Brake Check Podcast Episode 06: Ariel Pink (Spotify link)
2:11:45 - Wrong Opinion Podcast Episode 84: Ariel Pink (Spotify link)
2:13:45 - Here's Ariel Pink's appearance on the Adam Friedland Show
2:15:23 - TRIGGERnometry Podcast Episode Ariel Pink "I Lost My Career For Attending Peaceful Trump Rally" (Spotify link)
2:23:15 - Here's a link to an article by Pitchfork about the allegations, and then a follow up by The Guardian
2:26:35 - Ariel Pink's interview with human wasteland Tucker Carlson
2:30:33 - If you haven't heard "Dracula's Music Cabinet" by The Vampires Of Dartmoore, you're missing out (Spotify link)
2:36:46 - Here's the Fox News segment where Ariel Pink and Winston Marshall talk about the Christmas single "Rudolph's Laptop", and here's the full music video by kingcon2k11
2:47:20 - If you're looking for something a little different, check out the Bandcamp page for Paul White
2:48:15 - The Roseanne Barr Podcast Episode 091: "Cancelled And Uncaged With Ariel Pink" (Spotify link)
3:01:34 - Here's Lindsay Ellis' two videos "Death Of The Author" and "Death Of The Author 2: Rowling Boogaloo". And yes, I know she had a really horrific experience with cancel culture (ironically), but no we're not getting into that right now
Doug's Recommendations:
Immune To Emotion - Worn Copy
Not Enough Violence - pom pom
Round And Round - Before Today
Nonsequitar Segues - A Decade Deeper
Steve's Recommendations:
Bright Lit Blue Sky - Before Today
Trepanated Earth - Worn Copy
Baby - Mature Themes
Ariel Pink's Substack
Ariel Pink's Bandcamp
Darkside Family Jams on Bandcamp
Ariel Pink's YouTube Channel
Steve's in the mood to get a game going! The participants: Doug, father figure Stuart, and Their Friend Travis. The question? Do they know their Bond themes? Join the intrigue and silliness as the fellas get stumped or answer some teasers with ease. Which ones had you never heard?
Music featured this week:
James Bond Theme - John Barry & Orchestra (composed by Monty Norman)
Goldfinger - Shirley Bassey
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1:21 - Stuart is referring to the episodes U Is For U2, Part 1 & Part 2
1:35 - Doug is correct! Both Travis and Stuart were around for our special episode on our Top Five Favourite Albums (although Stuart isn't in the picture)
1:45 - You can listen to our special on One Album Wonders here
4:23 - Steve just managed to get that one. It was Mya who did the theme song for the video game "Everything Or Nothing"
4:28 - Esthero did the theme for "Nightfire" called "Nearly Civilized" and it's pretty great
5:10 - Monty Norman and John Barry are the two greatest influences to music in the Bond films, hands down
7:12 - For the record "Millennium" by Robbie Williams is excellent
16:01 - In fairness, Shirley Bassey did THREE Bond themes. Can you name them?
17:47 - Dr, No doesn't have a dedicated theme song, per se. The opening credits open on the James Bond theme, before transitioning on Caribbean percussion (as heard in this clip), and then finally into a native rendition of "Three Blind Mice." This actually makes for a very stylized opening sequence.
24:31 - It was actually a huge bit of musical foreshadowing for the film. Those familiar with "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" would recognize that it signifies that Bond's newfound love was doomed.
29:00 - You can scope out the whole demo for "GoldenEye" by Bono and The Edge here
31:30 - You can check out Radiohead's "SPECTRE" synched up with the actual opening credit sequence here
Stuart's Bond Theme Pick:
Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey
Travis' Bond Theme Picks:
Skyfall - Adele
Goldfinger - Shirley Bassey
Doug's Bond Theme Pick:
GoldenEye - Tina Turner
Steve's Bond Theme Pick:
You Know My Name - Chris Cornell
Calling a song or a band a one hit wonder can be dependent on region or even just faulty memory. But what about one album wonders? Steve and Doug take a look at bands who released just one glorious studio album, then faded away. Along the way they chat about AI Taylor Swift, strange live albums, and albums composed via mail.
Today's Albums:
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill - August 1998
New Radicals - Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too - October 1998
The Postal Service - Give Up - February 2003
Hird - Moving On - September 2004
Beast - Beast - November 2008
Kordan - The Longing - October 2010
Music featured this week:
Harry Nilsson - One
Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
New Radicals - You Get What You Give
The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
Hird - Keep You Kimi
Beast - Finger Prints
Kordan - Mirror
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8:31 - You can listen to it here: D is for dep
9:09 - You can take a look at Danny Peck's new album on his official website
26:49 - The movie is 1998's Bulworth, starring Warren Beatty and Halle Berry. It's about a politician who sudden decides to be honest, truthful, and... urban
42:55 - We spoke at length about the amazing and varied career of percussionist Pat Mastelotto in our last episode. Although a prolific prog drummer for King Crimson, the world may know him best as the drummer for The Rembrandts, whose song "I'll Be There For You" is the theme song for Friends
49:01 - I think I've pronounced Danielle Brisebois's name three different ways by this point
54:14 - I'm thinking of "Tonight, Tonight" by Smashing Pumpkins
1:37:40 - Here's "Running Low" and "Deep Mod" by Hird
1:59:22 - You can check out Artur Flor's Bandcamp page here
2:03:03 - Here's the Soundcloud page for TAKE's "Mirror (No Reflection Remix)"
2:09:00 - Kordan has done quite a few remixes. The early ones no longer available on their Bandcamp page includes "Endless Spring" originally by Houses and "He Was Worse Than The Needle He Gave You" originally by The Delta Mirror
2:13:10 - We did indeed! R Is For Remy Shand
Lauryn Hill's Official Website
New Radicals's AllMusic Entry
The Postal Service's Official Website
Christoffer Berg's (aka Hird) Soundcloud
Beast's AllMusic Entry
Kordan's Bandcamp
Wrapping up this alphabet run (for real this time guys), Steve and Doug investigate the 90's hair metal band 21 Guns! The fellas also chat about podcast hosting (how exciting!), compilations, soundtrack albums, and music released in the wrong decade.
Six Degrees From King Crimson:
21 Guns -> Trapeze -> John Wetton -> King Crimson
Music featured this week:
Knee Deep - Salute
Blood Gone Bad - Demo-Lition
Mister Mofo - Nothing's Real
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5:21 - It's true! We are on JioSaavn!
8:43 - Steve recommends it! Check out "Shine: How A MuchMusic Compilation Came To Define Canadian Alternative Music and Sell a Zillion Copies" by Mark Teo!
9:51 - Sloan's "The Good In Everyone" with an absurdly long intro
10:16 - Limblifter's "Ariel Vs Lotus"
12:24 - Here's the May 28th episode of Prog Rock Alley, where Doug shares an interesting discovery through a Spotify playlist
18:55 - If you haven't seen SNL's Celebrity Jeopardy with John Travolta, you really should
21:07 - Here's the video for "Method To My Madness" by A440
27:32 - You can find anything online these days. The August 22 1992 edition of Billboard. Salute is on page 82.
Doug's Recommendations:
Little Sister - Salute
King's Vengeance - Nothing's Real
Steve's Recommendations:
Battered and Bruised - Salute
Underground - Nothing's Real
Blood Gone Bad - Demo-Lition
21 Guns on Discogs
21 Guns on AllMusic
Wrapping up this fifth alphabet run (and thank you for bearing with us!), Steve and Doug explore the world of prog / arena / glam rockers Zon! Along the way they'll talk about bad newspaper reviews, riots, and all the good times.
Six Degrees From King Crimson:
Zon / Act III -> Rik Emmett -> Triumph -> Phil X -> Bon Jovi -> Tony Bongiovi -> Talking Heads -> Adrian Belew
Music featured this week:
Put On The Show - Astral Projector
Want My Baby - I'm Worried About The Boys!
Back Down To Earth - Back Down To Earth
Gods And Kings - Back Down To Earth
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3:13 - Here's last year's episode Allie Hasn't... Heard Mid 2000's Music
10:46 - Over the next two days after recording this episode, Steve dug in and started distributing the show to other platforms, so take a look! We're probably on your fave one now!
11:35 - To hear the broadcast of Prog Rock Alley that Doug cohosted and curated the list for, click here!
11:55 - Steve's mostly joking
15:00 - Watch it here! Check out Rock History Music's video "How Much Bad Luck Could One Band Possibly Have? The History Of Zon"
19:33 - Steve's not even close. A&R stands for Artists & Repertoire. But he got the job right - the A&R person goes looking for talent
20:09 - Here's the full listing of nominees and winners of the 1979 Juno Awards, if you're into that
57:00 - Here's a great article about the passing of Brian Miller
1:04:24 - Steve is referencing the negative feedback the guys got for daring to record an episode devoted to Queen City Kids. You can scope out that whole story here
1:05:15 - It's true! A Is For The Alan Parsons Project came out March 31, 2020
Doug's Recommendations:
Hollywood - Astral Projector
Just The Other Side Of Love - I'm Worried About The Boys!
Steve's Recommendations:
On The Road - Astral Projector
Point Of View / Spend My Dollar - Zon Live
Zon's Discogs Entry
Howard Helms's Official Site
The duo are back to chat about post-punk turned dance electronic band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Along the way, the guys talk about the New York music scene of the early 00's, bands that come back from a long hiatus, cover art designed to make parents mad, and the nutty state of streaming services.Music featured this week:Zero - It's Blitz!Maps - Fever To TellBurning - Cool It Down yyy5.mp3File Size: 163901 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 0:46 - It was a 5 day hike over 50 km (30 mile [...]
Steve and Doug brush up on punk history this episode with a special request, X-Ray Spex, founded by fashion and music icon Poly Styrene. The guys also talk about mental illness, long-awaited reunions, and one killer sax. Also, screw Ticketmaster.
Six Degrees From King Crimson:
X-Ray Spex -> Falcon Stuart -> Adam & The Ants -> Chris Hughes -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
Music featured this week:
Oh Bondage Up Yours! - Oh Bondage Up Yours! single
Junk Food Junkie - Conscious Consumer
Germfree Adolescents - Germfree Adolescents
Party - Conscious Consumer
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4:19 - Definitely check out our episode U Is For UJ3RK5
10:04 - Hear our episode T Is For Tears For Fears
22:35 - Steve and Doug are not orthodontists
30:22 - Lora Logic tells that and a bunch of more stories in this interview with The Guardian from November 2022
43:04 - No joke, check out the soundtrack to "Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World"
48:48 - Just as a heads up, Steve has a degree in psychology, so he's not just stating a random opinion
55:39 - Most notably in our episode N Is For Neon Indian
59:28 - This is "Is It A Dream" by Classix Nouveaux
59:47 - And this is "A Cry For Help In A World Gone Mad" by Agent Orange
1:00:08 - From the album Translucence by Poly Styrene, this is "Talk In Toytown"
1:01:08 - The obituary from the BBC has Boy George making this bizarre claim
1:03:36 - This was the smash, and many times sampled, his from The Waitresses "I Know What Boys Like"
1:07:27 - AllMusic gives a pretty succinct biography of the band, but don't mention Conscious Consumer at all, which is a strange omission
1:09:25 - Here's Poly Styrene's interview with the Sunday Times, but it's behind a paywall so have fun with that
1:11:56 - Trash Theory did this great video on X-Ray Spex and their impact
1:20:15 - Here's Allie Hasn't Seen Batman: The Animated Series and Doug Hasn't Seen Teen Titans
Doug's Recommendations:
Obsessed With You - Germfree Adolescents
I Can't Do Anything - Germfree Adolescents
Crystal Clear - Conscious Consumer
Steve's Recommendations:
Highly Inflammable - Highly Inflammable single
Dog In Sweden - Conscious Consumer
I Can't Do Anything - Germfree Adolescents
X-Ray Spex's Official Website
X-Ray Spex's YouTube Channel
This episode, Steve and Doug reflect on the composing duo A Winged Victory For The Sullen who have mastered the blending of orchestra and electronic. The guys also wax about the Grammys, a new edition of the Kanye West Report, nipples, and insomnia music.
Music featured this week:
Steep Hills Of Vicodin Tears - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
ATOMOS VII - ATOMOS
Adios, Florida - The Undivided Five
Only The Names Of The Airport Changes - Only The Names Of The Airport Changes (single)
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1:58 - As you can see from this partial discography, prolific is the optimal word to use for Tony Levin's career
12:27 - It's really making the rounds, and here's a story from AV Club about Ben Affleck at the Grammys
19:50 - As mentioned again a bit later, the music has been set to a (mirrored) video of the Russian animated film "My Love", and the two compliment each other very well!
22:45 - We go back and forth between "winged" and "wing-ed" this entire episode
32:07 - Here's a trailer for Wayne McGregor's ATOMOS dance project
40:16 - Doug is referring to "An Ending (Ascent)" by Brian Eno from the 28 Days Later soundtrack
Doug's Recommendations:
ATOMOS X - ATOMOS
Aqualung, Motherfucker - The Undivided Five
The Celestial City - Invisible Cities
Steve's Recommendations:
ATOMOS VI - ATOMOS
The Rhythm Of A Dividing Pair - The Undivided Five
Only The Names Of The Airport Changes - Only The Names Of The Airport Changes (single)
A Winged Victory For The Sullen's Official Website
A Winged Victory For The Sullen's Bandcamp
Steve and Doug get all spooooooky with one of the most influential British acts of the 1990's and the subject of one of the hands down most intriguing music legal battles in history: The Verve! The guys also yak about bargain store finds, the UK music market, and the Staple Singers. Poor guys.Songs Featured This Week:Love Is Noise - ForthHistory - A Northern SoulBittersweet Symphony - Urban Hymns vvv5.mp3File Size: 129344 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1:08 - Here is [...]
Steve and Doug close out the summer with British rock band turned house-techno-electronica trio/duo/trio (phew!) soundtrack gurus Underworld! The fellas also chat about changing genres, the delicate art of soundtracks, and musical projects that transcend albums.Six Degrees From King Crimson:Karl Hyde -> Brian Eno -> Adrian Belew/Robert FrippSongs Featured This Week:Dirty Epic - dubnobasswithmyheadmanStand Up - Change The WeatherJumbo - Beaucoup Fish uuu5.mp3File Size: 181246 k [...]
Steve and Doug go back to one of the most successful bands out of the 80's that defined an era, and possibly therapy: Tears For Fears. The band went from a group of teens in the post-punk scene to some of the most innovative pop songs, but what slowed down their momentum? Along the way, they also chat about solo acts, perfect cover songs (again), CD's on eBay, and Steve's weird encounter with Terry David Mulligan.Six Degrees From King Crimson:Tears For Fears -> Peter Gabriel -> Ro [...]
It's the band we've spoken about the most that haven't done an episode on yet: here it is! Canadian band Stars, and their constantly evolving sound. From pop hits to experimental electronica, Stars constantly strives to mature their sound. The fellas also talk about Taylor Swift dishing on her exes, pop hooks, and helping out your fellow bands.Music featured this week:Take Me To The Riot - In Our Bedroom After The WarWe Don't Want Your Body - The Five GhostsElevator Love Letter - HeartI [...]
From North Carolina comes The Rosebuds, made up of duo Ivan Howard and Kelly Crisp. The band goes from beach rock to cheesy synths to contemplative melancholia, all within one remarkable decade. Steve and Doug also chat about this year's Polaris Music Prize, Christmas albums, and the dynamics of breaking up your relationship when in a band together.Music featured this week:Life Like - Life LikeGet Up, Get Out - Night Of The FuriesWoods - Loud Planes Fly LowNight Of The Fur [...]
Coming across the world from Savona, Italy, are prog rock masters Qirsh! Steve and Doug also take the time to chat about perfecting your art, cheesy settings on a keyboard, and why Pink Floyd is still one of the best bands in the world.Music featured this week:Notizie dalla città (News From The City) - Una Città Per Noi (A City For Us)Rianimazione (Resuscitation) - Sola Andata (One Way)Rumors - Aspera Tempora Parte 1 (Rough Times Part 1) qqq5.mp3File Size: 12852 [...]
We're back with an all new episode on the boys from North Carolina, Papadosio! Steve and Doug catch you up on what's been going on the last couple years, chat about geography, muse about copyright (again), and how to nail a double album.Music featured this week:Unparalyzer - By The Light Of The Stars EPGarden - T.E.T.I.O.S.All I Knew - ObservationsMr. Turtle's Cloud Kingdom - Pattern Integrities ppp5.mp3File Size: 203266 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 6:04 - Around h [...]
Doug and Steve look at Canadian rock legends Our Lady Peace. The fellas also discuss advertising, teenage rebellion, and commercial versus critical success.Music featured this week:Thief - Happiness... Is Not A Fish That You Can CatchSomewhere Out There - GravityClumsy - ClumsyIf You Believe - Spiritual Machines ooo5.mp3File Size: 175590 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 3:00 - Hi Past Steve!6:51 - If you're interested, here's a story on Rob Ford and his v [...]
Originally released March 21st 2019Doug and Steve come barreling back with the follow-up to their Joy Division episode, looking at the off-shoot band New Order. The boys talk about the evolution of pop music, Rhino Entertainment, and the rise of the Lizard People.Six Degrees From King Crimson:New Order -> Stephen Hague -> Pet Shop Boys -> Andy Mackay -> Roxy Music -> Brian Eno / Bryan Ferry -> King CrimsonNew Order -> Flood -> U2 -> Brian Eno -> Robert Fr [...]
Originally released January 19th 2019This episode, Steve and Doug tackle French act M83, from their humble electronica roots up through soundtracks, rock ballads, 70's infomercial themes, and haunting car chases in the middle of the night. Do it, try it!Music featured this week:Midnight City - Hurry Up, We're DreamingOblivion - Oblivion [soundtrack]Don't Save Us From The Flames - Before The Dawn Heals UsWhere The Boats Go - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming mmm5.mp3File Size: 154331 kbFile [...]
Originally released December 22nd 2018Doug and Steve look at a special request this week with Gilbert, Arizona, band Lydia! The guys chat about line up changes, preserving a band's image, forming a distinct voice, and whatever emo skaters are up to these days. Also, Steve discovers new ways to sleep.Music featured this week:Goodside - LiquorSmile, You've Won - This December; It's One More And I'm FreeHave Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas [sing [...]
Originally released October 18th 2018Steve and Doug are back to tackle the UK electronic rock band Kasabian. What does visual aesthetic have to do with an album? Where does politics end and the club begin? What does production work really do for an album's sound? And how awesome can facial hair truly be? Believe it or not, the guys manage to chat about it all!Music featured this week:Empire - EmpireGoodbye Kiss - Velociraptor!You're In Love With A Psycho - For Crying Out LoudU- [...]
Originally released September 22nd 2018Let's kick off the fall with a look at the short-lived but acclaimed career of Joy Division. Steve and Doug talk about the punk scene in blue-collar UK, destroying stages and manic dancing, and the effects of a fast-paced musician's lifestyle. Stay tuned for part 2 in a few months when we continue the story with New Order!Music featured this week:Atmosphere - Licht Und Blindheit [single]Love Will Tear Us Apart - Love Will Tear Us Apart [single]Sh [...]
Originally released August 29th 2018This episode, Doug and Steve look at California alternative rock band Incubus, known for their high energy anthems and beach-vibe guitar. Steve muses on lead singer Brandon Boyd's vocal mixing, Doug reflects on the film Stealth (or, as he calls it, "Danger Danger Death Plane"), and the two talk about album certifications, in case you aren't sure what platinum sales are - here's a hint: it depends on the country.Music featured this week:Wish Y [...]
Originally released July 2nd 2018This episode, Steve and Doug look at Beaverton, Oregon, band The Helio Sequence! The fellas also chat about the rise of Modest Mouse, and working in a record shop, while Doug continually tries to sidetrack Steve with Menamena.Music featured this week:Don't Look Away - Love And DistanceJust Mary Jane (Calypso) - Com PlexRed Shifting - The Helio Sequence hhh5.mp3File Size: 193383 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 35:07 - Modest Mouse had a huge [...]
Originally released June 7th 2018The fellas take a jump over to Seattle to look at Grand Hallway, the chamber pop project spearheaded by Tomo Nakayama. The guys talk a bit about Spotify, Sasquatch Music Festival, and doing chores.Music featured this week:Blessed Be, Honey Bee - PromenadeLittle Sister - Winter CreaturesPiano Room - Yes Is The Answer ggg5.mp3File Size: 154467 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 2:00 - As of April 9th 2020, "Allie Hasn't Seen The Lion King [...]
Originally released May 11th 2018We're back after a quick April break and looking at Swedish sisters First Aid Kit. Steve and Doug talk about musical families, the resurgence of folk into the pop world, and the return of ABBA!Music featured this week:It's A Shame - RuinsThe Lion's Roar - The Lion's RoarThe Bell - Stay Gold fff5.mp3File Size: 115574 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 7:14 - I'm sure we've all seen it, but just in case you haven't here's "This Is America [...]
Originally released April 1st 2018A! What is ‘E up to?”, said A to Z. Long story short, Z replied “Elliott Smith”, and then the fun began. Join us as we take on the influential indie / lo-fi darling of the 1990s, and chat about songwriting tactics, substance abuse, experimentation, and the ever-controversial “posthumous release.”Music A To Z says: "Hi."Music featured this week:Everything Means Nothing To Me - Figure 8Condor Ave - Roman C [...]
Originally released March 20th 2018From sunny Los Angeles, Doug and Steve look at New Wave (new New Wave? Newest Wave?) duo De Lux, and chat about awesome videos, observational lyrics, and how track length effects an album. It's hard not to show your influences, but while some bands are derivative, De Lux excels at keeping their voice.Music featured this week:Better At Making Time - VoyageSomeday Now - Generation875 Dollars - More Disco Songs About Love ddd5.mp3File Size: 127672 k [...]
Originally released March 6th 2018Doug and Steve tackle another long-awaited request this week with Chairlift. The guys chat about the influence of Beyoncé, the power of singles, and visually awesome music videos, while Sidewalk Safari plays on repeat in their heads.Music featured this week:Bruises - Does You Inspire YouMet Before - SomethingCh-Ching - Moth ccc5.mp3File Size: 75317 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 7:13 - No, your YouTube isn't broken. This is [...]
Originally released February 3rd 2018Steve and Doug tackle one of the biggest challenges of their podcast history: the monstrous discography of pop act Bee Gees. The duo cover five decades worth of album releases and weigh the different eras of Bee Gees music against each other. They also chat about soulful love ballads, the evolution of cover art, and the Night Disco Died.Six Degrees From King Crimson:Bee Gees -> Arif Mardin -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> K [...]
Originally released November 19th 2017We kick off a new alphabet cycle by interviewing the lovely and talented Maya Rae! The group chat about the impact of social media on distribution, making connections with independent artist, and pursuing art just because you love it. Also, Steve quizzes Maya with a word association game.Music featured this week:Sapphire Birds - Sapphire Birds interviewmayarae.mp3File Size: 89802 kbFile Type: mp3Download File Maya Rae's Offici [...]
Originally released December 4th 2017It's been three and a half years since we started this podcast, and almost all the artists we covered in our first run have gone on to release more material - let's check it out!Music featured this week:Back In Time - Huey Lewis and The News followup4.mp3File Size: 197582 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 7:55 - B Is For Belle and Sebastian has now also been remastered, so it's probably the best it'll ever be at this point30:54 - Actually [...]
Originally released October 13th 2017Straight from Manchester comes the four fellas of The 1975. Listen as Steve and Doug chat about how a band can find it's identity, where they show off their influences, and why track order is critical for an album.Music featured this week:Chocolate - The 1975Robbers - The 1975Somebody Else - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It 1975.mp3File Size: 130730 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1:38 - Do they ha [...]
Originally released September 22nd 2017From San Francisco are the eclectic and fun ZONK! Steve and Doug chat about genres, live shows, productions, and Blade Runner.Music featured this week:Tittle Tattle - Our Five Worst Songs [EP]Hard. Full. Often. - Tongue In CheeksNervous Excited Delighted (Dangerous) - Half Human zzz4.mp3File Size: 122531 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 2:25 - Not anymore though! If you want to check out Kurtis' work, go to The Epic Marvel Podcast!35:4 [...]
Originally released September 8th 2017Steve and Doug return to chat about plunderphonic artist _yi. What is the place of plunderphonics in the music world? What sort of distinctions exist between those kinds of artists? Steve also chats about some of the musical connections he made while in Spain. Please note, since this episode's release, the artist has since rebranded themselves as WaiaiMusic featured this week:hello - OTNJ_Bsayonara - irasshaimase x sayonara [EP]t [...]
*Originally released August 13th 2017*
Steve and Doug ring in August to examine classic rock, post-punk band XTC. The guys reflect on the punk movement, studio bands vs touring, and a mysterious group known as The Dukes of Stratosphear. Who are they? And will they tour??
Six Degrees From King Crimson:
XTC -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp / Tony Levin -> King Crimson
XTC -> Barry Andrews -> League Of Gentlemen -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Pat Mastelotto -> King Crimson
Music featured this week:
Making Plans For Nigel - Drums and Wires
Dear God - Skylarking [after 1987]
Senses Working Overtime - English Settlement
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8:00 - As of March 2020, Steve still hasn't gotten around to messaging Jyoti back
8:47 - Here, go listen to W Is For White Town
17:31 - Wait...another X Is For XTC??
22:44 - "And in my fantasy I skate beneath your skirt" - well okay then
52:51 - We covered this unusual and ultimately successful gamble in our episode A Is For The Alan Parsons Project
1:04:56 - A great performance, but some VHS quality coming at you: "King For A Day" on Late Night With David Letterman on June 30th 1989
Doug's Recommendations:
Millions - Drums and Wires
Generals and Majors - Black Sea
Runaways - English Settlement
Steve's Recommendations:
Cross Wires - White Music
Ladybird - Mummer
King For A Day - Oranges & Lemons
APE House
XTC's AllMusic Entry