Jesse Castro & Marc Fernandez

Sonic Serial

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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.

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Jesse Castro & Marc Fernandez

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Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Björk's Biophilia Album Intro 14.10.2025

In this episode we discuss Bjork's album Biophilia and all that surrounds it like science, apps, indie music, and technology. It was a time to be alive. Now get ready to go on this cosmic journey with us. Intro/Outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, I Will, A Punchup at a Wedding, Myxomatosis, Scatterbrain, and A Wolf at the Door 01.10.2025

Wrapping up this political nightmare fable called Hail to the Thief while discussing interesting topics like ruined days, rabid rabbits, and windy weather. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, Go to Sleep, Where I End and You Begin, We Suck Young Blood, The Gloaming, and There There 20.09.2025

Somewhere between the gutter and the stars, we are discussing the halfway point of Radiohead's typically political and doomy album, Hail to the Thief filled with allusions to children's fables and global warring. We also got some joked. Maybe some teas. But lots of laughs and love... intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Radiohead's Hail to the Thief Album Intro, 2+2=5, Sit Down, Stand Up, Sail to the Moon, and Backdrifts 09.09.2025

In this episode we discuss Radiohead's 2003 masterpiece Hail to the Thief and all the Bush-era politics behind its opening tracks. including music by Rigbi intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Björk's Volta, Pneumonia, Hope, Declare Independence, and My Juvenile 27.08.2025

Trigger warning: This episode contains some major misogyny. In this episode we wrap up Bjork's Volta while throwing tons of shade because it's not one of her bests. We also discuss sickness and health, terrorism, motherhood, and other off topic things. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Björk's Volta, The Dull Flame of Desire, Innocence, I See Who You Are, and Vertebræ by Vertebræ 10.08.2025

In this episode we discuss poetry, girly pop, and kundalini yoga amongst other things while trying to get through Bjork's controversial album Volta. intro/outro music by SInewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Björk's Volta Album Intro, Earth Intruders, and Wanderlust 02.08.2025

In this episode we introduce Bjork's sixth studio effort and all the controversy it has garnered. We also discuss the final Bush years, myspace, and the infamous roast beef sandwich scandal, and there is so much doubt about everything. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Nowhere: Music from the Gregg Araki Movie 17.07.2025

We got another special soundtrack episode for you and it's Gregg Araki's 1997 film Nowhere. This film includes a plethora of hot '90s stars, colorful fashions, psychedelic sets, and hella good music. And we discuss it all... intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Radiohead's Amnesiac, Dollars and Cents, Hunting Bears, Like Spinning Plates, Life In A Glass House 10.07.2025

In this episode we wrap up Radiohead's Amnesiac. Don't forget to remember. Enough said. Intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Radiohead's Amnesiac, You and Whose Army?, I Might Be Wrong, Knives Out, Morning Bell/Amnesiac 01.07.2025

We continue to discuss the cheery tracks of Amnesiac. Whether it involves politics, cannibalism, a cute ghost story, or just drowning dogs and eating mice, it's always sure to be a good time with Radiohead. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Radiohead's Amnesiac Album Intro, Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box, Pyramid Song, Pulk/Pull Revolving Doors 24.06.2025

We are back with some more Radiohead and discussing their fifth album full of experimentation and innovation and typical Radiohead doom and gloom with a hint of abstraction. oh and there's also some autotune. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Lost in Translation Soundtrack 10.06.2025

In this "special" episode, we discuss the soundtrack for Sofia Coppola's second film Lost in Translation and how Brian Reitzell's selection of music helped create the dreamy jet lagged vibes of traveling from afar to the neon wonderland of Tokyo. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Björk's Medúlla, Oceania, Sonnets / Unrealities XI, Ancestors, Mouth's Cradle, Miðvikudags, and Triumph of a Heart 24.03.2025

What do you know about throat goats? Season Finale Alert: In this episode, we wrap up Bjork's fifth album. The remixes, the videos, and the fashions, honey. Get ready to party and breastfeed with the performance art nerds and cats. xoxo

Björk's Medúlla, Öll Birtan, Who Is It (Carry My Joy on the Left, Carry My Pain on the Right), Submarine, and Desired Constellation 27.02.2025

In this episode, we discuss the midway point of Bjork's fifth and most experimental album. Girl really chose quantity and not quality with this one. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com ) Featuring music by Ridu, Galvanize, Robert Frederik, Eddie Atom, and Ace January

Björk's Medúlla Album Intro, Pleasure Is All Mine, Show Me Forgiveness, Where Is the Line, and Vökuró 24.02.2025

In this episode, we go on a journey through Bjork's weirdest album, the vocal heavy Medulla and we discuss the first few tracks. Yes, this girl took choir throughout high school and will correct your pronunciation on Italian foods. Featuring music by Wildfiction (w-m) and Tony Dominguez (Borealis) intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

The Rest of AIR's Love 2 Album, Heaven's Light, Night Hunter, Sing Sang Sung, Eat My Beat, You Can Tell It To Everybody, African Velvet 13.02.2025

Not all episodes can be winners but we do our best. In this episode we discuss the remaining tracks on AIR's 2009 album 'Love 2' and everything the French band has done to date. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

AIR's Love 2 Album Intro, Do the Joy, Love, So Light Is Her Footfall, Be a Bee, Missing the Light of the Day, Tropical Disease 10.02.2025

We back to discussing AIR's music and to get into the spirit of Valentine's Day, we are going through the first half of their album, 'Love 2' from 2009 and all its care-free, fun loving, dreamy spirit. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange Soundtrack 02.02.2025

In this very special episode, we discuss the soundtrack to Stanley Kubrick's iconic film, A Clockwork Orange, how it came to be, and how it continues to influence art and culture today. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Radiohead's Kid A, Idioteque, Morning Bell, and Motion Picture Soundtrack 29.12.2024

In this episode we wrap up the journey that is Kid A and discuss the album's final songs, including the little surprise at the very end. It gets heavy as we talk about crying, Christmas horror stories, and messy humans. Featuring music by Buff Correll and the Calgary Stampede Band. intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Radiohead's Kid A, How to Disappear Completely, Treefingers, Optimistic, and In Limbo 20.12.2024

In this episode we discuss the ondes martenot, ambient music, social imbalance, and jokes about disappearing and being in limbo. hope you enjoy. Featuring music by Ane Brun, Obstinator, OJC, and Avracar. intro/outro music by Sinewave ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Radiohead's Kid A Album Intro, Everything in Its Right Place, Kid A, and The National Anthem 13.12.2024

We are back to bring some holiday cheer with Radiohead's fourth seminal album, Kid A. We discuss our interpretations, dreams, and fears. Featuring music by Ekcisco, GIGAMESH, and dangerDAN intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Björk's Vespertine, Heirloom, Harm of Will, and Unison 12.11.2024

In this episode, we discuss the conclusion of Vespertine and how it all creates a fine little story. featuring music by Ridu, Dark Jedi, Butt Midler, Electric Dandelion, and Nebulas Beyond intro/outro music by Sinevvave

Björk's Vespertine, Frosti, Aurora, An Echo a Stain, and Sun in My Mouth 31.10.2024

In this episode we discuss the midway tracks leading up to the icy end of this magical album known as Bjork's Vespertine. Check it out. Includes music by Robbie Torres, ☆, †Я▲СΣS ❍F GΗ❍5†5, Luke Chable, and everlxst intro/outro music by Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

Björk's Vespertine, It's Not Up to You, Undo, and Pagan Poetry 21.10.2024

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 ( sinevvave.bandcamp.com )

Björk's Vespertine Album Intro, Hidden Place and Cocoon 13.10.2024

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 Sinewave (sinevvave.bandcamp.com)

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