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, Yo La Tengo, Indigo De Souza, Talking Heads, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Janet Jackson, Ravyn Lenae, Kelela, Billy Bragg, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Della Reese, Dinah Washington, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Andy Williams, Angel Olsen, The Emotions, Alabama Shakes, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
Talking Heads, The Smiths, David Bowie, Radiohead, and more.
November 10th, 2024
James Brown, Al Green, The Drifters, Ray Charles, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Jeff Buckley, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division, Swans, and more.
October 27th, 2024
Linda Lyndell, Dakota Staton, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, 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.