About this episode

This episode explores the concept of Roséwave through a curated mix of songs that capture the essence of summer.

Roséwave is a feeling more than a singular sound or genre. It’s the kind of sweetness and sadness that underscores the long, languid days of summer. Long drives with old friends, watching your kids at the pool, backyard barbecues while the sun slowly sets. On this episode we share a mix of songs that offer the perfect soundtrack for your roséwave days and nights, from Linda Ronstadt’s “How Do I Make You” and Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar,” to Katie Gavin’s “Aftertaste,” Waxahatchee’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and more. NPR Music’s Lars Gotrich and contributor Marissa Lorusso join host Robin Hilton. (00:00) Intro and “Summertime, Summertime” by The Jamies (01:57) Wednesday: "Elderberry Wine" (04:34) The Lijadu Sisters: "Come on Home" (07:35) Katie Gavin: "Aftertaste” (12:17) Marvin Gaye: "Ain't That Peculiar" (15:46) Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra: “Gayane Ballet Suite: Adagio” (17:02) Haku.: "Looking Through My Subtle Double Eyelids" (19:46) Labi Siffre: "My Song" (22:45) Azymuth: "Faça de Conta" (25:09) Waxahatchee: "Much Ado About Nothing" (27:35) Linda Ronstadt: "How Do I Make You" (30:29) Addison Rae: "Diet Pepsi," from 'Addison' (34:56) Amerie: "Why Don't We Fall in…

People in this episode

Host: Robin Hilton

Guests: Lars Gotrich, Marissa Lorusso

Topics covered

• Roséwave
• Summer music
• Nostalgia
• Soundtrack
• Songs for summer
• Long drives
• Backyard barbecues

Keywords

• Roséwave
• summer music
• Linda Ronstadt
• Marvin Gaye
• Katie Gavin
• Waxahatchee
• NPR Music

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How Do I Make You, Ain't That Peculiar, Aftertaste, Much Ado About Nothing, Summertime, Summertime, Elderberry Wine, Come on Home, Gayane Ballet Suite: Adagio, Looking Through My Subtle Double Eyelids, My Song

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