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, Indigo De Souza, Leon Bridges, Erika de Casier, and more.
December 8th, 2024
Lauryn Hill, Karen Dalton, Aventura, Kleenex, and more.
December 1st, 2024
Tony Orlando & Dawn, Della Reese, Etta James, Amazonics, and more.
November 24th, 2024
Frank Ocean, The Emotions, Andy Williams, Alabama Shakes, and more.
episode 04 - conflict & power
Sonic Youth, The Smiths, Siouxsie And The Banshees, Radiohead, and more.
November 10th, 2024
Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Punch-Drunk Love, The Roots, and more.
episode 03 - suffering
Siouxsie and the Banshees, Jeff Buckley, David Bowie, The Smashing Pumpkins, and more.
October 27th, 2024
The Cure, Ruth Brown, Dakota Staton, Lee Dorsey, 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.