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
The Concretes, Honey Stretton, Talking Heads, Leon Bridges, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Born Ruffians, Janet Jackson, Kelela, Aventura, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Etta James, Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, James Brown, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Frank Ocean, Andy Williams, Angel Olsen, The Emotions, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
Sonic Youth, Radiohead, The Smiths, Talking Heads, and more.
November 10th, 2024
Punch-Drunk Love, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Soul Blenders, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Swans, Jeff Buckley, The Velvet Underground, David Bowie, and more.
October 27th, 2024
Dinah Washington, Dakota Staton, Aretha Franklin, Dawn, 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.