Themes and Variation Podcast
1) Songs About Science
"An energetic and scholastic throwback theme, a captivating piece of experimental sound art, and an alt rock ode to one of humanity's most celebrated minds.."What does one of Martin's favorite '90s ca...Show More
2) Cathartic Songs
"The quintessential cover of a song that yearns for transformation, the ultimate anthem of self-reflection, and a number full of nuance that gets me every. single. time..."In the latest episode of&nbs...Show More
3) Songs With Limitations
"A composition created in the dark. A vocal piece destined to become a new kind of anthem. And quite possibly the most authentic song in the history of rock..."In the latest episode of Them...Show More
4) Fight Songs
An aptly named number from a bombastic legend of the upright bass… A rage filled rallying cry echoing the emotions of the masses… And an orchestral tapestry filled with elaborate symbolism, in spite o...Show More
5) Comeback Songs
Follow us on Twitter for show news and more.The long-awaited return of one of the most legendary names in neo soul… The reflective resurrection of a beloved rock god… And the redemption remix of an ar...Show More
6) Themes and Variation Returns on August 30th!
Hey folks, Mahea Lee here and I'm excited to let you know that Themes and Variation will be returning on Wednesday, August 30th, but this time around I'll be playing host.Just like always, each episod...Show More
7) Songs of the Year 2022
There was no shortage of excellent new music in 2022 and given how quickly the year's gone by, many of us have some serious catching up to do. Luckily, the latest episode of our podcast has arrived to...Show More
8) Theme Songs ( with Tangelene Bolton)
There's something wonderful and maybe even a little mystifying about a good theme song. A few familiar notes can serve as a cue to sit back, break from ordinary life, and enter new worlds and realitie...Show More
9) The Most Played Song on My Phone (with Dominique Marie)
We had a tough time settling on the exact wording for this theme. Personally, we think that has a lot to do with the fact that, as babies of the late '80s, the members of our podcast team have listene...Show More
10) Songs That Got Me Into Scoring (with Drum & Lace and Ian Hultquist)
Do you remember the first time you were really aware of the music in a movie or TV show? Maybe you heard a swell of strings or an eerie synth line and looked down to see that the hairs on your arm wer...Show More