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Sound Encounters with Caesar Torres

Sound Encounters with Caesar Torres

By Caesar Torres

Host Caesar Torres explores new and classic music releases ranging from pop, hip-hop, rock, and more.
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#44: A Guide to FUGAZI

Sound Encounters with Caesar TorresMay 22, 2021

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#44: A Guide to FUGAZI

#44: A Guide to FUGAZI

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about one of his favorite post-hardcore groups, Fugazi, and their discography.

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May 22, 202137:27
#43: What is Classic Prog Rock?

#43: What is Classic Prog Rock?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about classic progressive rock, then goes over five albums to get you into the genre. He also talks about the recent Spotify update.

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May 07, 202131:32
#42: What is Heavy Metal?

#42: What is Heavy Metal?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about heavy metal, then goes over five albums to get you into the genre.

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Apr 23, 202131:41
#41: An Analysis of “G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END!”

#41: An Analysis of “G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END!”

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar analyzes the new Godspeed You! Black Emperor album, "G_d’s Pee AT STATE’S END"! Caesar also talks about the new Brockhampton album and two new records he got!

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Apr 16, 202127:13
#40: Essentials: A Love Supreme

#40: Essentials: A Love Supreme

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar adds another album to the Sound Encounters essentials list; A Love Supreme by John Coltrane! 

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Apr 09, 202123:29
#39: A Guide to VIPER (Part 6 of 59)

#39: A Guide to VIPER (Part 6 of 59)

DJ Salad and Brofessor Bussy are back to talk about Viper's album, "The Hiram Clark Hustler." Remember to follow the Pateron and Facebook and Google+ for more updates!

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Apr 01, 202126:29
#38: A Guide to TOOL (feat. UmbralCat)

#38: A Guide to TOOL (feat. UmbralCat)

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar brings on a special guest to talk about alternative metal group, TOOL, and their discography.

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Mar 26, 202101:07:00
#37: A Guide to DAFT PUNK

#37: A Guide to DAFT PUNK

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about one of the most influential electronic acts, Daft Punk, and takes a deep dive into their discography.

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Mar 19, 202138:03
#36: What is Ambient?

#36: What is Ambient?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about one of his favorite genres, ambient. Then, he goes over five albums to get you into the genre.

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Mar 12, 202130:33
#35: A Guide to MF DOOM (Part 2)

#35: A Guide to MF DOOM (Part 2)

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar finishes his guide to legendary underground rapper and producer MF DOOM. Afterward, he goes over his DOOM discography listening order. 

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Mar 05, 202135:39
#34: A Guide to MF DOOM (Part 1)

#34: A Guide to MF DOOM (Part 1)

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar starts a deep dive into MF DOOM's discography! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Rebecca Black remix, as well as the new slowthai album.

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Feb 18, 202146:14
#33: Nostalgia, Ultra: 10 Years Later

#33: Nostalgia, Ultra: 10 Years Later

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar looks at Frank Ocean's debut mixtape, "Nostalgia, Ultra," and determines whether it holds up ten years after its release! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Cardi B and Serj Tankian singles, as well as the new Black Country, New Road album.

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Feb 11, 202132:08
#32: A Guide to TALKING HEADS

#32: A Guide to TALKING HEADS

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar goes over the 8 studio albums released by the New Wave band Talking Heads! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new JPEGMAFIA and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard singles, as well as the new Weezer and Madlib albums.

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Feb 04, 202101:03:03
#31: What is Midwest Emo?

#31: What is Midwest Emo?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about Midwest Emo and five albums to get you into the genre! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Weezer and Billie Eilish singles, as well as the new R.A.P. Ferreira album.

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Jan 28, 202141:49
#30: Essentials: Illmatic

#30: Essentials: Illmatic

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar adds another album to the Sound Encounters essentials list; Illmatic by Nas! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Stereolab and Sweet Trip singles, as well as the new Viagra Boys and Shame albums.

Jan 21, 202132:08
Encore: Essentials: White Light/White Heat

Encore: Essentials: White Light/White Heat

In this Sound Encounters encore, Caesar plays back the "Essentials: White Light/White Heat" feature.

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Jan 15, 202125:05
Encore: What is Abstract Hip Hop?

Encore: What is Abstract Hip Hop?

In this Sound Encounters encore, Caesar plays back the "What is Abstract Hip Hop?" feature as a tribute to MF DOOM.

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Jan 08, 202126:51
Encore: A Guide to SWEET TRIP

Encore: A Guide to SWEET TRIP

In this Sound Encounters encore, Caesar plays back the "A Guide to SWEET TRIP" episode where he goes through the band's discography in detail.

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Jan 01, 202125:53
Encore: What is Post Punk?

Encore: What is Post Punk?

In this Sound Encounters encore, Caesar plays back the "What is Post-Punk?" episode where he explains what post-punk is and five albums to get you into the genre.

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Dec 25, 202025:57
#29: The Best and Worst of 2020

#29: The Best and Worst of 2020

On the last Sound Encounters of 2020, Caesar talks about his 10 favorite albums of the year. He also talks about his favorite songs and the worst albums he's heard in 2020!

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Dec 18, 202001:01:15
#28: What is Post Rock?

#28: What is Post Rock?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about Post Rock and five albums to get you into the genre! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new 100 gecs single and the new Rico Nasty album!

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Dec 10, 202028:56
#27: A Sound Encounters Winter Playlist

#27: A Sound Encounters Winter Playlist

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar crafts a winter playlist! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Phoebe Bridgers EP and the new Smashing Pumpkins album!

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Dec 03, 202042:09
#26: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy: 10 Years Later

#26: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy: 10 Years Later

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar takes a look at Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" on its tenth anniversary! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new slowthai and Smashing Pumpkins singles and the new King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Megan Thee Stallion albums.

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Nov 26, 202042:00
#25: My Journey with Trap Rap

#25: My Journey with Trap Rap

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about his experience with trap rap and listens to three classic trap albums! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X singles and the new Future and Lil Uzi Vert album.

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Nov 19, 202039:52
#24: A Guide to SWANS (Part 2)

#24: A Guide to SWANS (Part 2)

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar concludes his guide to Swans! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Foo Fighters and System of a Down singles and the new Dorian Electra and Busta Rhymes albums.

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Nov 12, 202001:04:36
#23: A Guide to SWANS (Part 1)

#23: A Guide to SWANS (Part 1)

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about Swans and helps you get into the band! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Smashing Pumpkins and Vin Diesel singles and the new Autechre and Oneohtrix Point Never albums.

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Nov 05, 202001:00:18
#22: What is No Wave?

#22: What is No Wave?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about No Wave and five albums to get you into the genre! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard and Julien Baker singles and the new clipping and Gorillaz albums.

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Oct 29, 202038:38
#21: What is New Wave?

#21: What is New Wave?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about New Wave and five albums to get you into the genre! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Kanye West and clipping singles and the new Benny the Butcher and Autechre albums. 

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Oct 22, 202051:06
#20: Essentials: Spiderland

#20: Essentials: Spiderland

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar adds another album to the Sound Encounters essentials list; Spiderland by Slint! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Denzel Curry and Smashing Pumpkins singles, as well as the new Future Islands album.

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Oct 15, 202041:58
#19: What is Post-Hardcore?

#19: What is Post-Hardcore?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about post-hardcore and five albums to get you into the genre! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Gorillaz and Megan Thee Stallion singles and the new Women EP. 

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Oct 08, 202042:14
#18: An Analysis of Sufjan Stevens' "The Ascension"

#18: An Analysis of Sufjan Stevens' "The Ascension"

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar analyzes the new Sufjan Stevens album, "The Ascension"! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new clipping and Vin Diesel singles and the new Joji and IDLES albums.

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Oct 02, 202001:10:04
#17: What is Contemporary Folk Music?

#17: What is Contemporary Folk Music?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about contemporary folk music and five albums to get you into the genre! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Sufjan Stevens track and the Fleet Foxes album!

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Sep 24, 202039:22
#16: A Guide to SWEET TRIP

#16: A Guide to SWEET TRIP

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about Sweet Trip and helps you get into the band! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Gorillaz track and the latest Flaming Lips and Conway the Machine albums.

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Sep 17, 202041:08
#15: What is IDM?

#15: What is IDM?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar talks about IDM and five essential albums to get you into the genre! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new SZA track and Big Sean album.

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Sep 10, 202040:41
#14: Sound Encounters Essentials: White Light / White Heat

#14: Sound Encounters Essentials: White Light / White Heat

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar unveils a new segment! Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Black Thought and Flaming Lips singles, as well as the latest Jaden and redveil albums. 

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Sep 03, 202044:28
#13: What is Neo-Psychedelia?

#13: What is Neo-Psychedelia?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar explores Neo-Psychedelia and five essential albums to get into the genre. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Travis Scott and Pharell Williams singles and the new Nas and Killers albums.

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Aug 27, 202042:02
#12: What Is Post Punk?

#12: What Is Post Punk?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar explores Post Punk and five essential albums to get into the genre. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Drake, Nas, and Rico Nasty singles.

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Aug 20, 202033:00
#11: What Is Abstract Hip Hop?

#11: What Is Abstract Hip Hop?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar explores Abstract Hip Hop and five essential albums to get into the genre. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Juice WRLD and Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion singles, and the new Microphones album.

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Aug 13, 202034:52
#10: A Guide to Animal Collective (Part 2)

#10: A Guide to Animal Collective (Part 2)

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar finishes his guide to Animal Collective and ranks the band's albums from worst to best. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Dominic Fike album and the new Billie Eilish track, "My Future."

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Aug 06, 202045:05
#9: A Guide to Animal Collective (Part 1)

#9: A Guide to Animal Collective (Part 1)

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar goes over the first part of his Animal Collective guide. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Taylor Swift and Logic albums.

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Jul 31, 202032:43
#8: A Look Back At Joy Division's CLOSER

#8: A Look Back At Joy Division's CLOSER

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar takes a look back at the second and final Joy Division album, 'Closer,' on its 40th anniversary. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard single and Oliver Tree's debut album.

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Jul 23, 202024:06
#7: What is Slowcore?

#7: What is Slowcore?

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar explores the Slowcore genre and essential albums within that genre. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Kid Cudi and Eminem track and the latest Juice WRLD release.

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Jul 17, 202046:25
#6: 5 SHOEGAZE Albums to Get You into the Genre

#6: 5 SHOEGAZE Albums to Get You into the Genre

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar goes over 5 Shoegaze albums to get you into the genre. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Kanye West and Sufjan Steven singles and the latest Pop Smoke release.

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Jul 09, 202037:26
#5: A Look Back At RADIOHEAD

#5: A Look Back At RADIOHEAD

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar goes over all 9 LPs by the art-rock band, Radiohead. Caesar also goes over this past week in music, including the new Flaming Lips single and the latest projects by Arca and Remo Drive.

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Jul 03, 202001:03:47
#4: 5 HARDCORE Albums to Get You into the Genre

#4: 5 HARDCORE Albums to Get You into the Genre

In this episode of Sound Encounters, Caesar goes over 5 Hardcore punk albums to get you into the genre. Caesar also reviews this past week in music, including the new Killers and Beyonce singles, as well as the new Phoebe Bridgers and Bob Dylan albums.

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Jun 25, 202024:55
#3: Armand Hammer, Rage Against the Machine, Best of 2020 So Far

#3: Armand Hammer, Rage Against the Machine, Best of 2020 So Far

This week on Sound Encounters, Caesar takes a look at the new Armand Hammer album, a look back at Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut, and talks about his favorite releases of 2020 so far. 

Don’t forget, you can now listen to this podcast on Breaker, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, and RadioPublic.

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Jun 20, 202028:12
#2: Moses Sumney, Lady Gaga, Run the Jewels

#2: Moses Sumney, Lady Gaga, Run the Jewels

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This week on The Playback, Caesar takes a look at "græ" by Moses Sumney, the new Lady Gaga, and the new Run the Jewels.

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Jun 15, 202027:27
#1: Perfume Genius, The 1975, and Jeff Rosenstock
May 29, 202023:38