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
Talking Heads, The Waterboys, Wham!, Fox + Sui, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Kleenex, Ravyn Lenae, Kelela, Indigo De Souza, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Etta James, James Brown, Mac Demarco, Barrett Strong, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Angel Olsen, Frank Ocean, Alabama Shakes, The Emotions, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
The Beatles, Radiohead, Patti Smith, Pink Floyd, and more.
November 10th, 2024
The Roots, Punch-Drunk Love, Soul Blenders, Sam Cooke, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
The Smashing Pumpkins, Siouxsie and the Banshees, David Bowie, Radiohead, and more.
October 27th, 2024
Marvin Gaye, Dawn, Linda Lyndell, Ledisi, 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.