Heaven In Retrograde
- djtea0
- Apr 22
- 4 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
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Heaven In Retrograde
Heaven in Retrograde is this week’s sonic spell from Eclectic Wonderland, a dreamy descent into the swirling cosmos of retro psychedelia, shoegaze shimmer, and post-punk mystique.
It all began with a listener’s text during last week’s show on the Happy Line. A simple request turned into a full-blown odyssey, beginning with Uriah Heep’s “Rainbow Demon”, dedicated to the enigmatic Residents of the Purple Corner. From there, the energy channeled itself into a transcendent mix of Bowie, Bauhaus, Björk, and beyond.
This isn’t just a playlist—it’s a whole moon ride. So lean back, tune in, and let Heaven In Retrograde guide you through retro stars and neon dreams.
Featured Artists Include
Uriah Heep
David Bowie
Velvet Underground & Nico
Echo & the Bunnymen
Bauhaus
Mazzy Star
Cocteau Twins
Aurora
Crystal Castles
Tame Impala
Beach House
Dead Can Dance
… and more
What to Expect
• Otherworldly melodies
• Psychedelic textures
• Retro soul
• Shoegaze + Post-Punk goodness
• Surprises from beyond the stars
A Special Thank you to Jonathon for his request!
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This week’s episode was born from one of those magical, serendipitous exchanges that only happen on the Happy Line (if you know, you know). A listener texted in during last week’s show with a request — a dedication to the Residents of the Purple Corner — and just like that, the seed was planted.
We opened with Rainbow Demon by Uriah Heep and spiraled into an astral mixtape of shoegaze shimmer, post-punk shadows, psychedelic swirls, and dreamy retro moods. Somewhere between stardust and distortion, a theme emerged: Heaven In Retrograde.
It’s a space where frequencies bend, where memory and imagination collapse into one dreamy timeline. Where Starmen call from the radio, Venus sings her siren song, and the Bunnymen wait beneath a killing moon. There’s beauty in the unraveling, and rhythm in the reversal.
Let this mix be your dreamy descent — a cosmic blend of vintage vibrations and celestial sonics to accompany you through the weird, the wonderful, and the slightly wobbly.
Intro
Uriah Heep-Rainbow Demon
David Bowie-Starman
The Velvet Underground & Nico-Venus In Furs
Evan Blum & Michelle Raitzin-Endless Sky
Second Break
We’re drifting now into deeper twilight tones…
Echo & The Bunnymen – The Killing Moon sets the tone with its eternal ache
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Bauhaus – She’s In Parties adds a flicker of gothic glamour.
Then things turn celestial and strange with Austra – Spellwork,
and the analog haze of Black Moth Super Rainbow – Forever Heavy.
I Monster – Who Is She? pulls us into a whimsical spiral.
And All India Radio – Sunshine Briefly bathes the final moments in golden echoes.
Third Break
Slip into something soft and spectral…
Mazzy Star – Fade Into You takes us into emotional dusk.
Followed by the lush surrealism of Cocteau Twins – Heaven Or Las Vegas.
Then we take flight with Aurora – Runaway
and drift into Crystal Castles – Celestica.
Closing this segment with a gentle landing courtesy of All India Radio – The Landing.
Fourth Break
Our retrograde reverie continues with cosmic feminine energy:
Melody’s Echo Chamber – Shirim enchants the air.
Tame Impala – Borderline sways us on a velvet groove.
Then Björk – Venus As A Boy turns the moon inside out.
This Mortal Coil – Song To The Siren returns us to the mythic deep.
Beach House – Space Song twinkles overhead.
With All India Radio – Deep Blue Sky closing like a lullaby for the stars.
Fifth Break
We descend into darker waters to close out the journey:
The Chameleons – Tears (Original Arrangement) lays the emotional groundwork.
Dead Can Dance – The Ubiquitous Mr Lovegrove brings mysticism to the floor.
Sisters Of Mercy – This Corrosion rides the wave of shadow and shine.
Bauhaus – All We Ever Wanted Was Everything reminds us what was and could be.
Midge Ure – Edo provides the cinematic shift…
And finally, Nitzer Ebb – Join The Chant leaves us dancing with the void.
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