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PODCAST

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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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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53:20

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief Album Intro, Go to...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/09/20

Somewhere between the gutter and the stars, we are discussing the halfway point of Radiohead's typically political and doomy album, Hail to the Thief filled with allusions to children's fables and global warring. We also got some joked. Maybe some teas. But lots of laughs and love...intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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61:04

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief Album Intro, 2+2=5, Sit...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/09/09

In this episode we discuss Radiohead's 2003 masterpiece Hail to the Thief and all the Bush-era politics behind its opening tracks. including music by Rigbiintro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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54:02

Björk's Volta, Pneumonia, Hope, Declare Independence,...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/08/27

Trigger warning: This episode contains some major misogyny. In this episode we wrap up Bjork's Volta while throwing tons of shade because it's not one of her bests. We also discuss sickness and health, terrorism, motherhood, and other off topic things. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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47:34

Björk's Volta, The Dull Flame of Desire, Innocence, I...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/08/10

In this episode we discuss poetry, girly pop, and kundalini yoga amongst other things while trying to get through Bjork's controversial album Volta. intro/outro music by SInewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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65:46

Björk's Volta Album Intro, Earth Intruders, and...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/08/02

In this episode we introduce Bjork's sixth studio effort and all the controversy it has garnered. We also discuss the final Bush years, myspace, and the infamous roast beef sandwich scandal, and there is so much doubt about everything. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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72:22

Nowhere: Music from the Gregg Araki Movie

Sonic Serial ·

2025/07/17

We got another special soundtrack episode for you and it's Gregg Araki's 1997 film Nowhere. This film includes a plethora of hot '90s stars, colorful fashions, psychedelic sets, and hella good music. And we discuss it all...intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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50:04

Radiohead's Amnesiac, Dollars and Cents, Hunting...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/07/10

In this episode we wrap up Radiohead's Amnesiac. Don't forget to remember. Enough said.Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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48:22

Radiohead's Amnesiac, You and Whose Army?, I Might Be...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/07/01

We continue to discuss the cheery tracks of Amnesiac. Whether it involves politics, cannibalism, a cute ghost story, or just drowning dogs and eating mice, it's always sure to be a good time with Radiohead. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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45:20

Radiohead's Amnesiac Album Intro, Packt Like Sardines...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/06/24

We are back with some more Radiohead and discussing their fifth album full of experimentation and innovation and typical Radiohead doom and gloom with a hint of abstraction. oh and there's also some autotune. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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69:23

Lost in Translation Soundtrack

Sonic Serial ·

2025/06/10

In this "special" episode, we discuss the soundtrack for Sofia Coppola's second film Lost in Translation and how Brian Reitzell's selection of music helped create the dreamy jet lagged vibes of traveling from afar to the neon wonderland of Tokyo. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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90:58

Björk's Medúlla, Oceania, Sonnets / Unrealities XI,...

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2025/03/24

What do you know about throat goats? Season Finale Alert: In this episode, we wrap up Bjork's fifth album. The remixes, the videos, and the fashions, honey. Get ready to party and breastfeed with the performance art nerds and cats. xoxo

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50:52

Björk's Medúlla, Öll Birtan, Who Is It (Carry My Joy...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/02/27

In this episode, we discuss the midway point of Bjork's fifth and most experimental album. Girl really chose quantity and not quality with this one. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)Featuring music by Ridu, Galvanize, Robert Frederik, Eddie Atom, and Ace January

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55:02

Björk's Medúlla Album Intro, Pleasure Is All Mine,...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/02/24

In this episode, we go on a journey through Bjork's weirdest album, the vocal heavy Medulla and we discuss the first few tracks. Yes, this girl took choir throughout high school and will correct your pronunciation on Italian foods. Featuring music by Wildfiction (w-m) and Tony Dominguez (Borealis)intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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36:18

The Rest of AIR's Love 2 Album, Heaven's Light, Night...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/02/13

Not all episodes can be winners but we do our best. In this episode we discuss the remaining tracks on AIR's 2009 album 'Love 2' and everything the French band has done to date. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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58:28

AIR's Love 2 Album Intro, Do the Joy, Love, So Light...

Sonic Serial ·

2025/02/10

We back to discussing AIR's music and to get into the spirit of Valentine's Day, we are going through the first half of their album, 'Love 2' from 2009 and all its care-free, fun loving, dreamy spirit. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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