Sonic Serial
Sonic Serial is a bi-weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into some of the most groundbreaking alternative, indie, electronic & avant-garde albums, track by track. Your hosts are Jesse Castro, a musician, producer & recording artist, and Marc Fernandez, a scientist and music lover. Our sometimes irreverent podcast offers analysis, background, perspective, and opinion about the artist's inspiration, motivation, and context behind each track. Upcoming episodes will feature albums by artists such as Bjork, Radiohead, AIR, and Portishead.
Arca's Kick I Album
Today, we are discussing Arca's fourth album, Kick I. It's a journey through electronic music, Spanish music, gender identity, and breaking out of categories.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Scream: Music from the Dimension Motion Picture
In this episode we get into the spooky spirit and discuss the 1996 film Scream and its soundtrack.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead B-Sides Part Two
In this episode, we discuss Radiohead's B-Sides released circa 95 through 96 aka The Bends era. Enjoy our nonsense.
intro/outro by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Portishead's Second Album
In this episode, we discuss Portishead's 1997 self titled second album, its impact, and its legacy.
Featuring music by 6Blocc, The Genie, and Daniel J Thompson
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet: Music from the Motion Picture
In this episode, we are paying tribute to the 30th anniversary of one of the coolest soundtracks ever. Filled with iconic nineties alternative and pop hits, the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack continues to bless our ears til this day and we are excited to discuss it all.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Air B-Sides Part Two
In this episode, we finish our discussion on french band AIR's b-sides throughout their career.
Intro/Outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
New Order's Technique Album
In this episode, we take a left turn to a random band and a random album. We are discussing New Order's 1989 album, Technique and all the drama around. There is absolutely no order to this podcast.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave;bandcamp.com)
Bjork B-Sides Part One
In this episode, we dive into the Bjork's early b-sides from the Debut and Post era. It's basically a deeper look into her career during the early nineties. We also get some Michael Jackson knocking surprises.
Intro/Outro Music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott's Supa Dupa Fly Album
In this episode, we embark on an in depth discussion on Missy Elliott's iconic album Supa Dupa Fly. So come join us on this journey as we discuss how 1997 was thee era and how this was the perfect album for female empowerment.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott's Supa Dupa Fly Album Intro
In this episode, we discuss Missy Elliott and her debut album and why it was a real game changer in the music industry. Featuring exclusive original Sonic Serial tracks.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead B-Sides Part One
In this episode, we are coming back to Radiohead like an ex begging for scraps and discussing their b-sides from the Pablo Honey era.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Portishead's Dummy Album
We are discussing all the tracks from Portishead's 1994 debut album, Dummy and everything behind it.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Portishead's Dummy Album Intro
In this episode, we are going on a journey to Portishead with Portishead's debut album, Dummy from 1994. So get ready to become emotionally deceased...
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Air B-Sides Part One
In this episode, we are doing something different and discussing b-sides aka tracks that didn't make it on the album but still deserve recognition. We are coming back to our favorite French duo, AIR, and discussing their early b-sides and their EP, Premiers Symptomes.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Fossora, Victimhood, Allow, Fungal City, Trölla-Gabba, Freefall, Fossora, and Her Mother's House
In this episode, we discuss the remaining tracks of Bjork's last album to date, Fossora. This episode explores topics of motherhood, love, and self-pity. This is the last of our Bjork discussion for now. Ta-ta.
Intro/Outro Music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Featuring music by The Inversion Ensemble and Ulvo
Björk's Fossora, Atopos, Ovule, Mycelia, Sorrowful Soil, Ancestress, and Fagurt er í Fjörðum
We are in the midst of the Fossora journey, mama, and we are discussing all the topics from death to motherhood, and much more.
featuring music by Sono Valerio
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Fossora Album Intro
We are diving and digging into the mushroom journey of Bjork's last album to date, Fossora. So come with us as we embark upon this fungal city the queen of avant-pop has created for us.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
The Virgin Suicides (Music from the Motion Picture)
In this special and long episode, we are back to discuss Sofia Coppola's first film and the soundtrack for it. This includes a lot of artists from the 'Me' decade and more modern artists.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
The Rest of Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Glass Eyes, Identikit, The Numbers, Present Tense, Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor Rich Man Poor Man Beggar Man Thief, and True Love Waits
In this episode we wrap up our discussion on Radiohead last album to date and discuss what the band members have been up to since.
featuring music by Jaron Davis
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool, Burn the Witch, Daydreaming, Decks Dark, Desert Island Disk, and Ful Stop
In this episode, we discuss the first half of Radiohead's 2016 album, A Moon Shaped Pool. So get your tissues and water because you will need to hydrate after this emotional journey.
Featuring music by Fluffy Momo, Joe and Taka
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool Album Intro
In this episode we dip our toes in the moon shaped pool to discuss Radiohead's last album to date. There's a lot of serious deep dark issues in this pool and we don't mean to laugh, but that's how we cope.
Featuring music by Ronobir Lahiri
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
The Postal Service's Give Up Album
In this episode we discuss The Postal Service and their 2003 album Give Up, how it came to be, the legacy, and where the band are today. So come join us on this one album wonder journey.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
The Postal Service's Give Up Album Intro
In this episode we take a new direction and discuss the one and only album from The Postal Service, a duo that put indie electronica on the map. So join us on this journey as we discuss the band's formation and how their album came to be.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Utopia, Tabula Rasa, Claimstaker, Paradisia, Saint, and Future Forever
In this episode we come to the end of our utopian journey and finish our discussion surrounding Bjork's album Utopia. Remember to keep hope alive.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Utopia, Body Memory, Features Creatures, Courtship, Losss, and Sue Me
In this episode, we spill all the piping hot tea about the drama behind Bjork's songs from midsection of Utopia. So embrace the pain to find the light.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Utopia, Arisen My Senses, Blissing Me, The Gate, and Utopia
In this episode, we discuss the opening tracks of Bjork's Utopia. We got songs about love, mixtapes, birds, and transformed wounds. It's one magical paradise you don't want to miss out one. It's the only way you'll access Bjork's gate.
Featuring music by ReforMAA (reformaa.wixsite.com/reformaa)
Intro/Outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Utopia Album Intro
We are going on a journey with Bjork to Utopia. Come with us as we discuss this 'tinder' album influenced by birds, flutes, politics, and healing post-heartbreak.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Lotus Flower, Codex, Giving Up the Ghost, and Separator
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on Radiohead's The King of Limbs. And if you think this is over, you are wrong.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Bloom, Morning Mr. Magpie, Little by Little, and Feral
In this episode we discuss the first half of the short and sweet, sometimes worst Radiohead album from 2011, The King of Limbs. Join us for all the experimentation and looping as we do a deep sea dive into Radiohead's music.
Featuring music by D Note and OP-Z
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's The King of Limbs Album Intro
In this episode, we discuss Radiohead's most experimental and sometimes worst album, but in our eyes it is king.
Intro/Outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Vulnicura, Family, Notget, Atom Dance, Mouth Mantra, and Quicksand
In this episode, we are sewing the wound shut and wrapping the journey of Bjork's Vulnicura. This is where magic, art, and heartbreak meet and we are on the mend.
Notable music mentions:
Radiohead, Ice Spice & PinkPantheress - Weird Liars / Munch
Notget (Cover) - Jesse
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Vulnicura, Stonemilker, Lionsong, History of Touches, and Black Lake
In this episode we discuss the trials and tribulations of Bjork's heartbreak album, Vulnicura. It's a journey and she is on the mend.
Featuring music by Aleya Jobson and Gerben Groeneveld
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Vulnicura Album Intro
Journey into the dreary world of heartbreak with us as we begin discussing Bjork's 2015 album Vulnicura. This is a tale of pain and healing.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's In Rainbows, Faust Arp, Reckoner, House of Cards, Jigsaw Puzzle Falling Into Place, and Videotape
In this episode we put an existential bow on the album that is In Rainbows. Come finish this journey with us as we discuss things like Spanish key parties, VHS roulette, and crazy drunken nights.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
featuring music by Borja Moskv, shambion, Eduardo Castilllo, Alex Shamoon, and Baxter Pro
Radiohead's In Rainbows, 15 Step, Bodysnatchers, Nude, Weird Fishes/Arpeggi, and All I Need
In this episode we discuss the first half of Radiohead's 2007 album In Rainbows, filled with marching bands, Victorian ghosts, fishes, and worms. It's a doozy.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
featuring music by weirdfish
Radioheads In Rainbows Album Intro
In this episode we introduce Radiohead's In Rainbows and discuss how the album came to be including all the controversy surrounding the "pay-what-you-want" model in 2007.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Biophilia, Hollow, Virus, Sacrifice, Mutual Core, and Solstice
In this episode, we put a fork in the discussion surrounding Bjork's seventh album Biophilia, the one where she unites science and music. We delve into the micro, the macro, and the relations between humans symbolized by scientific phenomena. Njóttu þín!
intro/outro music by Sinevvave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Featuring music by Space Time Solutions and Waxx Crooks
Björk's Biophilia, Moon, Thunderbolt, Crystalline, Cosmogony, and Dark Matter
In this episode we continue with our deep space exploration journey soundtracked by Bjork and her seventh album Biophilia. Come along on this cosmic journey and learn some science with us as we discuss the first half of the album.
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Biophilia Album Intro
In this episode we discuss Bjork's album Biophilia and all that surrounds it like science, apps, indie music, and technology. It was a time to be alive. Now get ready to go on this cosmic journey with us.
Intro/Outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, I Will, A Punchup at a Wedding, Myxomatosis, Scatterbrain, and A Wolf at the Door
Wrapping up this political nightmare fable called Hail to the Thief while discussing interesting topics like ruined days, rabid rabbits, and windy weather.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
