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, Sam Cooke, Honey Stretton, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Kelela, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lauryn Hill, Janet Jackson, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Glen Campbell, Dinah Washington, Tennessee Travellers, Etta James, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Frank Ocean, Alabama Shakes, Angel Olsen, The Emotions, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
Patti Smith, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Smiths, Talking Heads, and more.
November 10th, 2024
Ledisi, Soul Blenders, Ray Charles, Carole King, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Lou Reed, David Bowie, The Velvet Underground, and more.
October 27th, 2024
The Supremes, Linda Lyndell, Dawn, Ruth Brown, 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.