Sonic Serial
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 as Bjork, Radiohead, AIR, and Portishead.
- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 51 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Björk's Vespertine, It's Not Up to You, Undo, and Pagan Poetry
In this episode we discuss a few magical tracks from Bjork's fourth album and it gets scandalous.
featuring music by Stornoway, Further Seems Forever, and Neonparadis3
intro/outro music by Sinewave (s…
Björk's Vespertine Album Intro, Hidden Place and Cocoon
In this episode we discuss how Bjork came to make an album about intimacy and domestic bliss and how she wrote songs like Hidden Place and Cocoon. Join us on this journey.
Intro/outro music by Sinewa…
Spice Girl's Spice Album Finish, Love Thing, Last Time Lover, Mama, Who Do You Think You Are, Something Kinda Funny, Naked, If U Can't Dance
We got a new guest! My cousin, Nicole, sits down with us to discuss everything about Spice Girls' first album. So have a good time and get spicy with us.
featuring music by Smooth Paul (https://www.y…
Spice Girl's Spice Album Intro, Wannabe, Say You'll Be There, and 2 Become 1
In this episode, we take a sharp left turn and head into the world of Brit Pop's biggest girl band, Spice Girls. We discuss the messages, videos, and fun trivia behind their hit songs, Wannabe, Say Y…
Air's Pocket Symphony Album Finish, Photograph, Mer Du Japon, Lost Message, Somewhere Between Waking and Sleeping, Redhead Girl, and Night Sight
In this episode we wrap up Air's "Pocket Symphony" and discuss the production, the cultural impact, and some wonderful drink pairings. Check it out.
Featuring music by Silver-X, Marco Montagnini, Jac…
Air's Pocket Symphony Album Intro, Space Maker, Once Upon a Time, One Hell of a Party, Napalm Love, Mayfair Song, and Left Bank
In this episode we discuss Air's fourth album and how it infuses Japanese elements into their sound to create their most mature piece of work.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Sinewave's The Impersonation - Full Album Exclusive
In this episode, we (try to) take a deep dive into Sinewave's (aka Jesse) 2019 album, The Impersonation. We discuss how this album is a satirical dark take on Los Angeles, the city of dreams and let …
Radiohead's OK Computer, No Surprises, Lucky, and The Tourist
In this episode we finish our discussion on one of the most iconic albums of the nineties.
Featuring music by Julian Banger, ElvioMV, and Mister Barnabus
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandc…
Radiohead's OK Computer, Karma Police, Fitter Happier, Electioneering, and Climbing Up the Walls
In this episode we talk politics, paranoia, and the pursuit of happiness.
Featuring music by Eigenartig, DJ Vibekiller, and TC
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's OK Computer, Subterranean Homesick Alien, Exit Music (For A Film), and Let Down
In this episode we discuss aliens, Romeo and Juliet, and the disappointment of travel.
Includes music by Common Creation and Khen,
Intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Radiohead's OK Computer Album Intro, Airbag, and Paranoid Android
We are back with a new album and it's better than OK. In this episode we discuss Radiohead's third album from 1997, OK Computer, it's opening tracks, and all the premillennial tension that went into …
Björk's Homogenic, Alarm Call, Pluto, and All Is Full of Love
In this episode we discuss the concluding tracks of Homogenic and get deeply philosophical about music's healing power, catharsis, and love.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Homogenic, All Neon Like, 5 Years, and Immature
In this episode we discuss the realness of Bjork's relationships and everything else behind the song, All Neon Like, 5 Years, and Immature.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Homogenic, Jóga, Unravel, and Bachelorette
In this episode we discuss a few of Bjork's more iconic tracks.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)
Björk's Homogenic Album Intro and Hunter
In this episode we discuss Bjork's drama circa 1996, the gay agenda of Homogenic, and how she came to make one of electronic music's innovative songs, Hunter.
intro/outro music by Sinevvave (sinevvav…
Air's Talkie Walkie Album Finish, Surfing on a Rocket, Another Day, Alpha Beta Gaga, Biological, and Alone in Kyoto
In this episode we discuss the second half of Air's 2004 album Talkie Walkie and all its recurring themes of space travel, wild west vibes, and Japanese influences. Liquid cotton candy vibes all day.
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Air's Talkie Walkie Album Intro, Venus, Cherry Blossom Girl, Run, Universal Traveler, and Mike Mills
In this episode we discuss the first half of Air's third album Talkie Walkie, which includes some iconic tracks. Nothing but good vibes, positive vibes, and fugue vibes.
intro/outro music by Sinewave…
Radiohead's The Bends, Black Star, Sulk, and Street Spirit (Fade Out)
In this episode, we get insensitive and discuss Black Star, Sulk, and Street Spirit to wrap up Radiohead's second album. It's no laughing matter but we can't help it.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (s…
Radiohead's The Bends, Just, My Iron Lung, and Bulletproof...I Wish I Was
In this episode, we discuss the scandalous stories behind Just, My Iron Lung, and Bulletproof. This is the beginning of the second half of The Bends. It's almost over, you just have to eat this "meh"…
Radiohead's The Bends, Fake Plastic Trees, Bones, and (Nice Dream)
In this episode we discuss Fake Plastic Trees, Bones, (Nice Dream), and why grocery stores can sometimes make us sad.
intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)