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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

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40:36

Radiohead's A Moon Shaped Pool Album Intro

Sonic Serial ·

2026/04/05

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 LahiriIntro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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76:50

The Postal Service's Give Up Album

Sonic Serial ·

2026/03/28

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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32:42

The Postal Service's Give Up Album Intro

Sonic Serial ·

2026/03/12

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)

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54:04

Björk's Utopia, Tabula Rasa, Claimstaker, Paradisia,...

Sonic Serial ·

2026/03/11

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)

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66:44

Björk's Utopia, Body Memory, Features Creatures,...

Sonic Serial ·

2026/03/10

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)

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55:14

Björk's Utopia, Arisen My Senses, Blissing Me, The...

Sonic Serial ·

2026/02/24

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)

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49:56

Björk's Utopia Album Intro

Sonic Serial ·

2026/02/18

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)

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35:38

Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Lotus Flower, Codex,...

Sonic Serial ·

2026/02/10

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)

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36:28

Radiohead's The King of Limbs, Bloom, Morning Mr....

Sonic Serial ·

2026/01/29

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-ZIntro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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48:46

Radiohead's The King of Limbs Album Intro

Sonic Serial ·

2026/01/13

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)

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56:09

Björk's Vulnicura, Family, Notget, Atom Dance, Mouth...

Sonic Serial ·

2026/01/07

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 / MunchNotget (Cover) - Jesseintro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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53:21

Björk's Vulnicura, Stonemilker, Lionsong, History of...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/12/22

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 GroeneveldIntro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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50:34

Björk's Vulnicura Album Intro

Sonic Serial ·

2025/12/18

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)

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59:48

Radiohead's In Rainbows, Faust Arp, Reckoner, House...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/11/27

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

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59:34

Radiohead's In Rainbows, 15 Step, Bodysnatchers,...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/11/15

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

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47:56

Radioheads In Rainbows Album Intro

Sonic Serial ·

2025/11/08

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)

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77:24

Björk's Biophilia, Hollow, Virus, Sacrifice, Mutual...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/10/30

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

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68:36

Björk's Biophilia, Moon, Thunderbolt, Crystalline,...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/10/23

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)

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44:34

Björk's Biophilia Album Intro

Sonic Serial ·

2025/10/14

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)

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54:30

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, I Will, A Punchup at a...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/10/01

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)

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