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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 - Observations​Mr. Turtle's Cloud Kingdom - Pattern Integrities ppp5.mp3File Size: 203266 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 6:04 - Around here, Steve's audio quality drops a bit. Not sure why, but Steve hasn't really been super happy with his new mic. Something to watch out for in future recordings12:12 - Yeah it's a bit of a doozy, but an important dialogue. Check out our episode C Is For Crystal Castles and the accompanying show notes13:38 - Here's the story from July 2020 about Tom Meighan being booted from Kasabian for abuse allegations from his partner14:00 - And the story from just this past week where Matthew Good was dumped by WMG 15:30 - Steve's not trying to say that the richer you are, the fewer problems you should have, but rather that money can afford you certain benefits to treat mentally health issues that people struggling financially don't have19:30 - Shameless plug for Steve's radio show: Prog Rock Alley on 100.5 FM CFRO Co-op Radio and the compilation album that Papadosio is included on, Anthems From The Alley Vol. 1 26:00 - Sam Brouse is now a member of the band, only previously been thanked in early albums. I haven't really been able to locate what he does, but it could honestly be anything49:46 - Here's the Kickstarter for the album "Extras In A Movie" if you want to see the details53:12 - If that sounds like your jam, go to Ruxpin's Bandcamp page123:30 - Steve is referencing a movie about alien abduction that came out in the 90's. The trailer alone used to give him nightmares.Doug's Recommendations:Out Of Hiding - Extras In A MovieMr. Turtle's Cloud Kingdom - Pattern IntegritiesContent Coma - Content ComaSteve's Recommendations:By The Light Of The Stars EPWe Are Water - T.E.T.I.O.S.Therian - Extras In A MoviePool Of Stars - Content ComaPapadosio's Official WebsitePapadosio's Bandcamp

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 - Gravity​Clumsy - 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 visit to Jimmy Kimmel. I had a hard time finding the actual interview online, but this video hits all the notes23:24 - Here is one of many fairly basic Our Lady Peace music videos: "Clumsy"​45:45 - Remember this one? Here's "Thief".... seems pretty wetDoug's Recommendations:Naveed - NaveedOne Man Army - Happiness...Is Not A Fish That You Can CatchThe Wonderful Future - Spiritual MachinesSteve's Recommendations:Annie - Happiness...Is Not A Fish That You Can CatchIn Repair - Spiritual Machines​Angels/Losing/Sleep - Healthy In Paranoid Times​Our Lady Peace's Official WebsiteOur Lady Peace's YouTube Channel

*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 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 Fripp -> King CrimsonMusic featured this week:​Bizarre Love Triangle - BrotherhoodTrue Faith - Substance 1987Crystal - Get Ready nnn5.mp3File Size: 137649 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 12:11 - Here's the extremely interesting but kind of bizarre documentary The New Order Story​16:45 - Steve means 90125 by Yes22:03 - In this case, "Blue Monday" is the first track on the second disc of the collector's release, but is also halfway through the album on the American cassette and CD releases29:41 - If you'd like to go through all those songs again in their entirety, here you go: Donna Summer "Our Love", Klein & MBO "Dirty Talk", Kraftwerk "Uranium", Sylvester "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)", and New Order "Blue Monday". You can also check out Orgy's cover of "Blue Monday" here.1:02:22 - Here, take a look at "Somebody Told Me" by The Killers and compare it to the video belowDoug's Recommendations:Age Of Consent - Power, Corruption & LiesEvery Little Counts - BrotherhoodWorking Overtime - Waiting For The Siren's CallSteve's Recommendations:Temptation - Temptation [single]The Perfect Kiss - Low-LifeRecoil - Lost SirensNew Order's Official WebsiteNew Order's YouTube Channel

*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 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 Type: mp3Download File 9:41 - It was a pretty good chat, so look up X Is For Xiu Xiu​12:37 - Hope you can read French! Here's Brain Magazine's interview with Marie-Christine, Anthony Gonzalez's mother58:23 - Apparently "Je Vous Hais Petites Filles" translates to "I hate little girls"58:44 - This is the fan-made video for "We Own The Sky"​1:09:16 - Here's the trilogy of videos from Hurry Up, We're Dreaming: "Midnight City", "Reunion", and "Wait"​1:12:21 - Oops! Steve was a little cut off here, but he's suggesting that the song sounds like the Forest Temple music from The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina of Time1:23:12 - Teen Wolf himself (not really) performs for M83 on Jimmy Kimmel: "Do It, Try It"1:33:51 - Here's the inclusion of "Kim & Jessie" in Doug's list of 100 Favourite Songs. It's #18Doug's Recommendations:Kelly - M83Teen Angst - Before The Dawn Heals UsClaudia Lewis - Hurry Up, We're DreamingKim & Jessie - Saturdays = YouthSteve's Recommendations:Car Chase Terror! - Before The Dawn Heals UsCouleurs - Saturdays = YouthReunion - Hurry Up, We're Dreaming Go! - JunkM83's Official WebsiteM83's YouTube Channel

*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 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 [single] lll5.mp3File Size: 157460 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 33:22 - For more information, here's the link for our episode V Is For Vampire Weekend!47:55 - Todd In The Shadows gave a great introspection on The Divinyls in his episode about "I Touch Myself"Steve's Recommendations:A Camera Lens And Careful Days - This December; It's One More And I'm FreeSeasons - Paint It GoldenHolidays - DevilDoug's Recommendations:Assailants - Assailants [EP]Devil - DevilLydia's Official WebsiteLydia's YouTube Channel

*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 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-Boat - Kasabian kkk5.mp3File Size: 102588 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 1:43 - Doug was right and there was a surge at the end! Ill-Legitimate made their $12'0009:06 - Noel Fielding plays Richmond on The IT Crowd9:47 - Here's our episode M Is For The Music​29:16 - Here's the anti-imperial, anti-colonial, anti-war video for "Empire"​44:00 - Starring Noel Fielding and directed by Richard Ayoade is this short grindhouse video for "Vlad The Impaler"​1:03:42 - One of the guys' favourite music reviewers is Todd In The Shadows, and here's his TrainWreckords episode on Be Here Now by Oasis1:19:50 - It's true! Björk technically has two debut albums: Her self-titled release from 1977 (when she was just 12), and her official debut in Debut in 1993. BUT you could also count her single 1990 jazz album with tríó Guðmundar Ingólfssonar, Gling-Gló, or the 1988 debut album of The Sugercubes, Life's Too Good. Or any of the other bands she's been a part of. Doug's Recommendations:Club Foot - Kasabian​Stuntman - Empiretreat - 48:13KasabianSteve's Recommendations:I.D. - KasabianNeon Noon - Velociraptor!Are You Looking For Action? - For Crying Out LoudKasabian's Official Website

*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, 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]Shadowplay - Unknown Pleasures jjj5.mp3File Size: 161886 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 27:22 - You can check out the early years of U2 here: U Is For U2 Part 147:57 - Aha! Found it! The version of "Love Will Tear Us Apart" that Doug was looking for was the mix found on the compilation Permanent​59:02 - It's even on Doug's list of 100 Favourite Songs: Check out his write up for "Love Will Tear Us Apart", his number two song of all timeDoug's Recommendations:Love Will Tear Us Apart - Love Will Tear Us Apart [single]Disorder - Unknown PleasuresIsolation - CloserSteve's Recommendations:Shadowplay - Unknown PleasuresTransmission - Transmission [singles]A Means To An End - CloserJoy Division's Entry on AllMusicJoy Division's YouTube Channel

*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 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 You Were Here - Morning ViewTake Me To Your Leader - Fungus AmongusDrive - Make YourselfBattlestar Scralatchtica - Make Yourself iii5.mp3File Size: 159205 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 12:59 - Listen to our episode D Is For De Lux​27:58 - The California funk lives on with "Take Me To Your Leader"​​49:25 - Yes, it is a real article: Metal Sucks wrote this bizarre entry "Former Unimportant Band Member Threatens To Kill Current Unimportant Band Member". DJ Lyfe's response is dated January 18th 20101:25:05 - Scope out the cool music video for "Dig"​Doug's Recommendations:Wish You Were Here - Morning ViewAbsolution Calling - Trust Fall (Side A) [EP]Battlestar Scralatchtica - Make YourselfSteve's Recommendations:Azwethinkweiz - Enjoy Incubus [EP]Magic Medicine - S.C.I.E.N.C.E.In The Company Of Wolves - If Not Now, When?​Incubus' Official WebsiteincubusTV

*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, 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 hit with "Float On" and if you look super closely, maybe you can see Benjamin Weikel playing the drums?45:20 - Neither of these videos are up anymore! Tragic!​59:49 - Looks like Helio Sequence has visited KEXP four times! Each performance is worth a watch: Sept 2 2012, Oct 16 2013, May 19 2015, and Oct 26 2018Doug's Recommendations:Let It Fall Apart - Love And DistanceCan't Say No - Keep Your Eyes AheadHall Of Mirrors - Negotiations(Square) Bubbles - The Young EffectualsLove And DistanceSteve's Recommendations:(Square) Bubbles - The Young EffectualsS.O.S. - Love And DistanceConverter - Converter / Pilgrim's Progress [single]Leave Or Be Yours - The Helio SequenceThe Helio Sequence's Official WebsiteThe Helio Sequence's Bandcamp

*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, 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" is sitting at just shy of 50'000 views, which is still his most-viewed video9:15 - Here, we saved you some trouble: Bravestation's Bandcamp​​50:31 - Paste did a great interview with Tomo regarding his involvement with the film Touchy Feely that you can read hereSteve's Recommendations:Off The Grid - Horses [single]Under The Roof - PromenadeSeward Park - Yes Is The AnswerDoug's Recommendations:Minimum Wage - Yes Is The AnswerFourths - Winter CreaturesHorses - Horses [single]Grand Hallway's Official WebsiteGrand Hallway's BandcampTomo Nakayama's Bandcamp

*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 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" by Childish Gambino14:01 - That's Central Park in Burnaby, BC, not in New York City14:35 - Check out Lolita Pop's "Mind You Eye" here24:19 - Here is First Aid Kit's performance of "Emmylou" for Emmylou Harris at the 2015 Polar Music Prize​28:04 - We're strongly recommending our episode E Is For Eiffel 6546:21 - Here it is: W Is For Washed OutDoug's Recommendations:My Silver Lining - Stay Gold​It's A Shame - RuinsSteve's Recommendations:Blue - The Lion's RoarCedar Lane - Stay GoldFirst Aid Kit's Official WebsiteFirst Aid Kit's YouTube Channel

*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 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 CandleNeedle In The Hay - Elliott SmithChristian Brothers - Elliott SmithBallad Of Big Nothing - Either/OrCupid's Trick - Either/OrSon Of Sam - Figure 8King's Crossing - From A Basement On The Hill eee5.mp3File Size: 239146 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 5:05 - Too bad, that would have been awesome!​​44:50 - That's a pretty punk attitude, if I do say so myself1:39:08 - The credits are a bit out of date, so some of those links are out of order​Jon's Recommendations:Needle In The Hay - Elliott SmithEverything Means Nothing To Me - Figure 8Matt's Recommendations:Roman Candle - Roman CandleAngeles - Either/OrSteve's Recommendations:Condor Ave - Roman CandleChristian Brothers - Elliott SmithElliott Smith's entry on AllMusic

*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 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 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 6:07 - Here's where it all began: M Is For Miami Horror8:51 - You can listen to it on our F Is For Flaming Lips episode, but if you want the short version: Steve booked the time off work, and it was granted. However his relief managers were late coming back from a meeting, not because the meeting ran late but because they went to get a bite to eat first, and then were socializing in the lobby, knowing full well Steve was wanting to see a concert. Steve missed the opening act entirely but just managed to make it for the Lips' concert16:45 - "Locked Out Of Heaven" by Bruno Mars is an absolutely shameless rip-off of The Police stylistically, but is probably Mars' best song20:06 - Watch this man just lose it to "Better At Making Time"20:36 - While you're at it, here's some corrupted cartoon characters for you when "It All Works All The Time"Doug's Recommendations:On The Day - VoyageOh Man The Future - GenerationCause For Concern - More Disco Songs About LoveSteve's Recommendations:Moments - Voyage30 - GenerationPoorn In The Nightmare - More Disco Songs About LoveDe Lux's Entry with Innovative LeisureDe Lux's Bandcamp

*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 visually awesome music videos, while Sidewalk Safari plays on repeat in their heads.Music featured this week:Bruises - Does You Inspire YouMet Before - Something​Ch-Ching - Moth ccc5.mp3File Size: 75317 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 7:13 - No, your YouTube isn't broken. This is just the video for "Evident Utensil"15:55 - It's an interesting story, and it's not really something you can get away with like you could in the 80's or early 90's. Will.i.am sampled very heavily from Daft Punk's "Around The World" for his remix of "I Got It From My Mama". Ironically, it's probably his best work.​24:25 - It's a bit of a head trip, almost literally, with "Amanaemonesia"30:02 - Want to hear the end result? This is Beyoncé's "No Angel" written by Caroline Polachek34:20 - If you're interested, here's the video for "Ch-Ching"37:23 - Pitchfork did a fantastic exit interview with Chairlift that you can read hereDoug's Recommendations:Bruises - Does You Inspire You​I Belong In Your Arms - SomethingOttawa To Osaka - MothSidewalk Safari - SomethingSteve's Recommendations:Evident Utensil - Does You Inspire YouAmanaemonesia - SomethingMoth To The Flame - MothSidewalk Safari - SomethingChairlift's Official Website

*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 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 -> King CrimsonBee Gees -> Arif Mardin -> Phil Collins -> Robert Fripp -> King CrimsonBee Gees -> Arif Mardin -> David Bowie -> Robert Fripp / Adrian Belew / Tony Levin -> King CrimsonBee Gees -> Don Felder / Glen Frey -> Eagles -> Don Henley -> Ian Wallace -> King CrimsonMusic featured this week:Stayin' Alive - Saturday Night Fever [soundtrack]I Started A Joke - IdeaThis Is Where I Came In - This Is Where I Came InYou Win Again - E.S.P. bbb5.mp3File Size: 169240 kbFile Type: mp3Download File 2:42 - It's a great career, so check out H Is For Her Space Holiday4:08 - Looks like it's been rebranded as "Wounded" by Her Space Holiday35:51 - In case you're interested (and it's still uploaded) here's a copy of the Cucumber Castle film on YouTube. It looks silly and sappy1:08:24 - On the off chance you haven't seen the ruin-strutting video for "Stayin' Alive" just click here​1:30:04 - It was Noize-To-Go Records, and Steve was able to pick up Main CourseDoug's Recommendations:Technicolor Dreams - This Is Where I Came InHigh Civilization - High CivilizationJive Talkin' - Main CourseSteve's Recommendations:New York Mining Disaster 1941 - Bee Gee's 1stNight Fever - Saturday Night Fever [soundtrack]​Fallen Angel - Size Isn't EverythingBee Gees' Official WebsiteBee Gees' YouTube Channel

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*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 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 Official WebsiteMaya Rae's YouTube Channel

*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 - 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 "We Got The Power" is now Steve's favourite song off of Humanz​42:56 - Come on Jamiroquai, what is going on with that pronunciation? Here's the video for "Automaton"53:41 - Is it getting hot in here? You can watch the "Real Slow" video by Miami Horror, but NSFW1:16:15 - Don't watch it before bed: Yeasayer's "I Am Chemistry"​

*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 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 have Shoppers Drug Mart in the US? I heard Drake "Started From The Bottom"​12:32 - Here's the video for "My Machines" by Battles. Also - ouch!21:19 - Check out Cracked's "The Epic Scam That Created An Iconic Rock Band"​37:00 - Their next couple albums open up on a track called "The 1975" as well, although they're fairly different tracks45:30 - The title of the 2018 release was changed to A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships​Steve's Recommendations:M.O.N.E.Y. - The 1975​Love Me - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of ItDoug's Recommendations:Chocolate - The 1975I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of It - I Like It When You Sleep, For You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware Of ItThe 1975's Official WebsiteThe 1975's YouTube Channel

*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: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!35:46 - ZONK's interpretation of Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know"Doug's Recommendations:Conman - Tongue In Cheeks3:05 A.M. - Our Five Worst Songs [EP]Radio Me - Half HumanSteve's Recommendations:Bill Withers Montage - Tongue In CheeksThe Grind - Our Five Worst Songs [EP]Half Human - Half Human​ZONK's CDBaby PageHarmony Machine's Page