Go Corporate!

Your eyes are not deceiving you–we are indeed going corporate! At least for this episode, wherein we reflect on the strange sorcery of songs from commercials: the ones that, for a moment, make you forget you’re a cog in the sparkling machine of late capitalism. Sure, they were used to sell us stuff, but we still kind of love them.

Decadence

From glitter to dust and lugubrious Balkan brassy indie waltzes, we wade into the lush layers of musical decadence. Melancholy meets spectacle. Longing meets the dance floor. Find out why surrender sometimes feels like survival, and whether we’re living in a decadent moment ourselves.

cartoon theme songs

Ah, the joy of an animated TV show. Whether watching a Saturday morning cartoon, something not quite suitable for children, or the classics from the days of yore, you can probably bet on one thing—you’re gonna hear a bangin’ theme song.

Time Travel

What if time travel was about chasing the music you wish you could’ve felt in real time? In this episode we daydream our way into those moments, hearing first notes and electric performances as if they were happening now. It’s complicated, it’s joyful, and it’s all about how music lets us bend time, and, of course, as always, our minds!

to our enemies

Sometimes holding a grudge isn’t the healthiest option, but indulging one for the length of a song? That might be just what the moment calls for. In this episode, we lean into defiance, righteous anger, and the sweet, private thrill of SINGING what you’d never actually say out loud. To our enemies… this one’s for you!

Restless

This week, we are restless! Maybe that’s every week. On edge and buzzing, we talk through the moods and ways of being that come with that jittery energy, and the songs, of course, that match, and sometimes surpass it.

iconic concert – iconic venue

Concerts are special events heightened by iconic venues. Christina was inspired by a memorable show at the Hollywood Bowl featuring Sparks, where the Mael brothers fulfilled their dream to perform. Christine was moved by Seu Jorge’s encore performance of “Space Oddity.”

Out of Character

Stereothematica returns for Season Two after our first-ever pod break, and in this week’s episode we’re sharing songs that diverge from our usual style. This week we’re Out of Character!

Cautionary Tale

Songs can teach you things! Who knew? Our artists knew, obviously. And we’ve learned a few cautionary tales in addition to our picks this week. Like… don’t drink and gamble. Don’t be a bad dad! Guns? Not our favorite. But if you’re gonna have them, don’t take them to town! And because the video is […]

nostalgia

Join us as we explore the concept of yearning through various cultural lenses, including the German “sehnsucht,” Korean “han,” and the English “anemoia.” This week we feature songs from Kim Jung Mi and Karen Dalton, showcasing their emotional depth and historical contexts.