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Sonic Serial

Jesse Castro & Marc Fernandez

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.

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S6 · E48
Thursday · 56 min
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)
S6 · E47
October 9 · 1 hr 11 min
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)
S6 · E46
September 28 · 2 hr 6 min
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)
S6 · E45
September 22 · 1 hr 1 min
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)
S6 · E44
September 3 · 1 hr 15 min
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)
S6 · E43
August 24 · 1 hr 2 min
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)
S6 · E42
August 15 · 1 hr 18 min
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)
S6 · E41
August 9 · 47 min
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)
S6 · E40
August 5 · 47 min
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)
S6 · E39
July 30 · 1 hr 33 min
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)
S6 · E38
July 17 · 1 hr 20 min
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)
S6 · E37
July 3 · 1 hr 9 min
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)
S6 · E36
June 24 · 1 hr 12 min
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
S6 · E35
June 14 · 1 hr 36 min
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)
S6 · E34
June 4 · 1 hr 5 min
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)
S6 · E33
May 28 · 1 hr 38 min
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)
S6 · E32
May 1 · 1 hr 19 min
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)
S6 · E31
April 16 · 58 min
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)
S6 · E30
April 5 · 40 min
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)
S6 · E29
March 28 · 1 hr 16 min
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)

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