Soothing Songs

This week’s episode highlights soothing songs intended to help listeners relax and unwind. Christina discusses John Maus’s cover of “Hey Moon,” reflecting on the artist’s contradictions, while Christine shares the Brendan Eder Ensemble’s “Isn’t it True,” which offers comfort during difficult times. Tune in and bliss out.

GeT UP AND DANCE!

This week on Stereothematica, Christine and Christina celebrate songs that make you want to get up and DANCE! They deep dive into Raffaella Carrà’s “Rumore,” and General Public’s “Tenderness,” highlighting their infectious rhythms and cultural impact.

Unique instrument

Christina and Christine explore unique musical instruments, with picks featuring the theremin and the harmonium.

MIXTAPE

Whether it was on a carefully curated cassette from a friend, a crush, or a burned CD passed around in high school, mixtapes were a moment, and in this week’s episode we get giddy over the mixtape tracks that struck a chord and never left our rotation.

SONG THAT CAUGHT YOU OFF GUARD

This week’s episode explores the unexpected pleasures and surprises that music can evoke… even when they catch you off guard. Christina discusses being taken aback by Flo & Eddie’s “Keep it Warm,” particularly its dark lyrics referencing the UT tower shooting. Christine highlights discovering Café Tacvba’s “Ixtepec,” a once slept on band for her, revealing the track’s genre-blending brilliance.

Song you learned from a movie and immediately fell in love with

Take me to the movies! Christine’s theme pick is a song you fell in love with when you heard it in a movie. Maybe it was your first time hearing it and it fascinated you! Maybe its use in the film changed the way you heard it. Either way, we love a good movie soundtrack!

first radio request

The radio is a magical place. It plays your favorite songs, introduces you to new discoveries, and somehow allows you to call in and request what you want to hear!? Amazing.

Perfect Song on A Perfect (No Skip!) Album

This week focuses on the concept of the elusive perfect album. Christine highlights Luis Alberto Spinetta’s “Artaud” as an ideal album embodying a profound journey, particularly through the track “Cantata de Puentes Amarillos.” In contrast, Christina’s pick was Cat Stevens’ “Tea for the Tillerman,” which offers a gentle introspection, capturing life’s complexities.

Remove this song for a no skip album

Ever wish one song weren’t on your favorite album? Christina and Christine discuss their favorite album with a specific track they would remove to create perfect no-skip versions. Christina skips “L’Inconnue” by Beach House, while Christine opts to remove “Andy Warhol” from David Bowie’s Hunky Dory. Both still cherish the overall works despite the skippable songs.

Protest Songs!

In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, this week’s episode highlights impactful protest songs. Joni Mitchell’s “Big Yellow Taxi” symbolizes advocacy for change, while Pussy Riot’s “Make America Great Again” continues to resonate against oppressive leadership.