“Sonorous” is defined as the capacity to produce sound. “The Anthropocene” refers to our current geologic epoch in which humanity has reshaped environments and climates on a planetary scale. As a combination of those terms, The Sonocene invites us to listen to our rapidly changing world by incorporating spoken word and ambient sound into storylike narratives.

The first season of The Sonocene spans the five boroughs of New York City, where a collective of individuals, organizations, local business owners, and grassroots activists share their ecological stories.