The Velvet Condition
"The Velvet Condition" delves into the intricate connections between art rock, avant-garde, punk, and other rock subgenres, and the profound themes of the human condition. Each episode explores a specific theme—be it love, anxiety, nostalgia, existentialism, isolation, or life and death—through the lens of iconic tracks.
# of Episodes
10
Host
Gwendolyn Mizak
First Aired
October 13th, 2024
Last Episode
December 15th, 2024
Previous broadcasts
December 15th, 2024
Fox + Sui, Leon Bridges, Erika de Casier, Wham!, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Fleetwood Mac, Van Morrison, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ravyn Lenae, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Dawn, Tennessee Travellers, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Angel Olsen, Frank Ocean, Alabama Shakes, The Emotions, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
The Smiths, The Beatles, David Bowie, Sonic Youth, and more.
November 10th, 2024
Sam Cooke, Soul Blenders, The Drifters, Ledisi, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Joy Division, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Lou Reed, Jeff Buckley, and more.
October 27th, 2024
Tony Orlando & Dawn, Dakota Staton, Lee Dorsey, Ruth Brown, and more.
episode 02 - life & death
explore the deep reflections of life & death through ethereal soundscapes and spoken word
episode 01 - the fear of the unknown
in the first episode of "the velvet condition" we explore songs relating to the fear of the unknown.