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
Erika de Casier, Leon Bridges, The Concretes, Talking Heads, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Aventura, Born Ruffians, Ravyn Lenae, Kelela, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Dinah Washington, Tennessee Travellers, Ray Charles, Al Green, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Frank Ocean, Andy Williams, Angel Olsen, Alabama Shakes, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
The Beatles, The Smiths, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Sonic Youth, and more.
November 10th, 2024
Rita Lee, The Roots, The Drifters, Sam Cooke, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Swans, Joy Division, David Bowie, Jeff Buckley, and more.
October 27th, 2024
Marvin Gaye, Tony Orlando & Dawn, The Cure, Dinah Washington, 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.