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.

lyrical confusion

Confusing yet beautiful lyrics capture our imagination and leave us thinking about these songs for days on end.

Sing Along

This episode of Stereothematica celebrates the most memorable movie sing-along moments. While our hosts pick scenes from “The Deer Hunter” and “Almost Famous,” we hope you’ll share your own favorites and join in a communal appreciation for these magical cinema experiences.

Genre Benders

What happens when music refuses to stay in its lane? It gets some major Stereothematica love. This week, we talked about the artists who blur boundaries, break molds, and bend genres in ways that feel both surprising and inevitable. These are sounds shaped by curiosity, contradiction, and a refusal to be easily defined. Christina picked […]

coolest collaborations

It’s our 25th episode! What better way to celebrate than with a chat about collaboration—the good, the weird, and the legendary.

comeback

In this episode, Christina and Christine discuss notable musical comebacks, highlighting Ben Kweller’s return with “Dollar Store” after personal tragedy, and the resurgence of Ethiopian musician Girma Bèyènè, who returned to music decades after leaving Ethiopia. DO call it a comeback!

summer song

Summer songs… make me feel fine. In honor of the upcoming official first day of summer, the hosts share their “songs of the summer” (with a caveat–these songs were picked in summer ’24!).

long song

This week’s discussion centers on the longest enjoyable songs. Christina favors Kraftwerk’s “Autobahn” at 22 minutes and 43 seconds, ideal for road trips. Meanwhile, Christine loves “No Hay Ritmo” by Capablanca & T.Keeler, a 10-minute 55-second track that energizes listeners with its Afro Cuban rhythm and classic jaleos. Share your favorite long song on Instagram!

Guilty

This week, Christine and Christina dive into songs that evoked childhood guilt for loving them, even if it might have been wrong. Christine recalls Madonna’s “Burning Up,” made even more challenging by her Catholic upbringing. Similarly, Christina reflects on Romeo Void’s “Never Say Never,” with misinterpreted lyrics amplifying the song’s taboo allure.

Problematic artists

This episode discusses the complexities of enjoying music by problematic artists, highlighting Morrissey and Michael Jackson. While acknowledging their musical talent, hosts Christine and Christina express concerns about the artists’ controversial actions. They pose the question of whether fans can separate the art from the artist, leaving the decision to the audience.