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Y Is For Yeah Yeah Yeahs from 2023-07-21T03:51:48
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 lon...
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X Is For X-Ray Spex from 2023-04-18T03:39:30
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 reunio...
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W Is For A Winged Victory For The Sullen from 2023-02-11T00:21:42
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 edit...
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V Is For The Verve from 2022-11-02T02:05:02
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...
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U Is For Underworld from 2022-08-31T21:56:03
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 delicat...
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T Is For Tears For Fears from 2022-04-28T02:45:42
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 ...
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S Is For Stars from 2022-01-16T04:24:24
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...
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R Is For The Rosebuds from 2021-10-03T20:21
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. St...
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Q Is For Qirsh from 2021-06-03T01:09:05
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 st...
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P Is For Papadosio from 2021-02-20T23:21:31
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 ...
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O Is For Our Lady Peace from 2020-04-23T17:53:09
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 - H...
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N Is For New Order from 2020-04-21T18:27:47
*Originally released March 21st 2019*Doug 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 ...
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M Is For M83 from 2020-04-19T20:44:35
*Originally released January 19th 2019*This episode, Steve and Doug tackle French act M83, from their humble electronica roots up through soundtracks, rock ballads, 70's infomercial themes, and hau...
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L Is For Lydia from 2020-04-18T20:35:46
*Originally released December 22nd 2018*Doug 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...
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K Is For Kasabian from 2020-04-17T18:35:30
*Originally released October 18th 2018*Steve 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 c...
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J Is For Joy Division from 2020-04-15T19:30:59
*Originally released September 22nd 2018*Let'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, des...
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I Is For Incubus from 2020-04-12T19:58:47
*Originally released August 29th 2018*This episode, Doug and Steve look at California alternative rock band Incubus, known for their high energy anthems and beach-vibe guitar. Steve muses on...
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H Is For The Helio Sequence from 2020-04-10T18:48:28
*Originally released July 2nd 2018*This 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...
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G Is For Grand Hallway from 2020-04-09T20:15:02
*Originally released June 7th 2018*The 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, Sasquatc...
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F Is For First Aid Kit from 2020-04-09T15:49:35
*Originally released May 11th 2018*We'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...
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E Is For Elliott Smith from 2020-04-07T18:26:32
*Originally released April 1st 2018*A! 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 o...
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D Is For De Lux from 2020-04-07T02:57:08
*Originally released March 20th 2018*From 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 tr...
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C Is For Chairlift from 2020-04-05T18:59:36
*Originally released March 6th 2018*Doug and Steve tackle another long-awaited request this week with Chairlift. The guys chat about the influence of Beyoncé, the power of singles, and visua...
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B Is For Bee Gees from 2020-04-03T03:29:16
*Originally released February 3rd 2018*Steve 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...
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An Interview With Maya Rae from 2020-03-29T21:37:51
*Originally released November 19th 2017*We 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 co...
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First Run Follow Up from 2020-03-29T03:45:35
*Originally released December 4th 2017*It'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 -...
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1 Is For The 1975 from 2020-03-27T18:53:10
*Originally released October 13th 2017*Straight 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 i...
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Z Is For ZONK from 2020-03-26T18:42:02
*Originally released September 22nd 2017*From San Francisco are the eclectic and fun ZONK! Steve and Doug chat about genres, live shows, productions, and Blade Runner.Music featured this week:Tittl...
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Y Is For _yi. from 2020-03-25T19:38:37
*Originally released September 8th 2017*Steve 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...
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X Is For XTC from 2020-03-24T01:29:52
*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 gro...
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W Is For White Town from 2020-03-22T20:19:01
*Originally released July 14th 2017*Steve and Doug's examination into 90's One Hit Wonders continues as they investigate the fascinating and stylized career of Jyoti Mishra, also known as White To...
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V Is For Victor Wooten from 2020-03-21T22:04:05
*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 bassis...
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U Is For Unified Theory from 2020-03-20T21:58:47
*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. W...
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T Is For Tame Impala from 2020-03-17T03:13:04
*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 c...
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