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
Fox + Sui, The Waterboys, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Leon Bridges, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Kelela, Born Ruffians, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lauryn Hill, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Dinah Washington, Glen Campbell, Dawn, Ray Charles, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Frank Ocean, Alabama Shakes, Andy Williams, The Emotions, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
Patti Smith, Sonic Youth, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Smiths, and more.
November 10th, 2024
Sam Cooke, Soul Blenders, Al Green, James Brown, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Pink Floyd, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Radiohead, Lou Reed, and more.
October 27th, 2024
Generation X, Marvin Gaye, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Aretha Franklin, 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.