Visceral

Music has the power to soothe, excite, stir emotions, make you get up and dance! And sometimes it elicits a visceral reaction that you weren’t expecting… even after the umpteenth time you’ve heard the song. We’re talking about songs that wreak havoc on your nervous system this week.

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.”

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.

Origin Stories

In the inaugural episode of Stereothematica, the hosts explore their music origin stories, discussing influential songs that shaped their interaction with music and the world. Highlights include contributions from Terry Hall and Jane Wiedlin, and a focus on iconic tracks by Bowie. The podcast invites listeners to share their stories.