The Sound of Summer

What makes a song the sound of summer? From writing camps to familiar musical tropes, here's how summer hits are created.

What makes a song the sound of summer? From writing camps to familiar musical tropes, h... more

Hosted byCharlie Harding

Curated byJorge Patino, Hark Editor

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The Musical History Underlying “Espresso”

Sabrina Carpenter's bop might just be the sound of the summer. Dan Charnas runs us through the influences of "Espresso" on Slate's Culture Gabfest.

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What makes a song the sound of the summer? In the case of Despacito, that it had something for everyone to enjoy. Switched on Pop explains.

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2022 had various contenders for song of the summer. And a lot of it has to do with they way people listen to music nowadays.

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What is the cost of making a summer hit? Planet Money dives into the making of Rhianna's 'Man Down' summer sensation.

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“Get Lucky” is one of the best summer hits ever, and there’s a reason why: The heavyweight talent that made the song possible.

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Charlie Harding

Curated byJorge Patino

5 CLIPS28 MINS

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