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, The Velvet Underground, The Concretes, Leon Bridges, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Kleenex, Leon Bridges, Fleetwood Mac, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more.
December 1st, 2024
James Brown, Barrett Strong, Al Green, Ray Charles, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Alabama Shakes, Andy Williams, Angel Olsen, The Emotions, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
The Beatles, The Smiths, Patti Smith, Radiohead, and more.
November 10th, 2024
James Brown, The Drifters, Al Green, Ray Charles, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Swans, Siouxsie and the Banshees, David Bowie, Pink Floyd, and more.
October 27th, 2024
Ledisi, The Cure, Marvin Gaye, Tony Orlando & 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.