NPR

Happy & Sad: 31 Bittersweet Bops For Summer's End

Like a pink ombré hair dye, some of the best pop songs illuminate the shades of change — whether they are seasonal, emotional, romantic or the big questions of life.
Summer doesn't last forever, but it's always summer if you have roséwave in your heart.

Stream: Spotify, Apple Music.

Denim jackets adorned with cutesy enamel pins have slowly returned to outdoor patio hangs. Neighborhood pools have closed. Hot Girl Summer has transitioned to . Daylight still creeps into night, but dusk feels a little quieter, cooler. The summer's coming to an end.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR2 min readCrime & Violence
Gérard Depardieu Will Be Tried For Alleged Sexual Assaults On A Film Set
French actor Gérard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October over the alleged sexual assaults in 2021 of two women on the set of a film, prosecutors announced Monday.
NPR4 min read
'Real Americans' Asks: What Could We Change About Our Lives?
Many philosophical ideas get an airing in Rachel Khong's latest novel, including the existence of free will and the ethics of altering genomes to select for "favorable" inheritable traits.
NPR3 min read
U.S. To Require Automatic Emergency Braking On New Vehicles In 5 Years
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration unveiled the final version of the new regulation on Monday and called it the most significant safety rule in the past two decades.

Related Books & Audiobooks