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Unforgettable Summer Jams From 1985 Till Now [Playlist]

Summer, where the temperature is sweltering and the tunes are catchy. Every summer, there are a collection of songs stuck in everyone’s heads thanks to the countless hours spent driving around with the windows down […]

WXRT–2013/06/14

Summer Shorts [Playlist]

Shorts, sunshine, and sweet tunes..summertime in Chicago is on its way! It’s almost that time of year to kick back and relax under the warm sun with a refreshing drink and summer playlist to start the summer right. Here are some short songs to get your ready for the season!

2013/05/07

Songs For The Summer Solstice

A list of great summer songs could be as extensive as the day is long. For starters, here are some that celebrate simple pleasures, favorite places and memories of summers past.

2012/06/20

Catch A Wave: A Surf Music History Lesson In 12 Songs [Playlist]

There’s only so many ways to say “catch a wave.” Original surf-rockers like Dick Dale and The Ventures didn’t need lyrics to communicate their beachy message, just signature guitar riffs played with gusto. Yet when […]

2012/06/12

Summer Songs: 10 Classic Songs To Kick-Start The Season [Playlist]

Cruising with windows open, days at the beach, afternoons in the park, weekend getaways… What’s summer without a soundtrack? As we head into Memorial Day weekend, let’s revisit a handful of classic summer songs that […]

2012/05/25

20 Songs For The Summer

Today is the first day of summer, so how about twenty of my favorite songs to bring our favorite season in with a very loud stereo. Here are 20 of my favorites, in no particular […]

2011/06/21

15 Songs For Summer

The summer solstice begins around lunchtime today. Neo-pagans in the UK celebrate at Stonehenge. Neo-punks (and other rockers) turn up their radios and roll down the windows. Here are some great songs for summer … […]

2011/06/21

When The Weather is High

Every Monday thru Thursday Mornings at about 5:45, The XRT Morning Show flexes your brain power with Instant Flashback. Lin plays audio tidbits from a particular year and a song from that year. All you […]

2011/06/21

Vote: What’s Your Summer Anthem?

[photogallerylink id=81301 align=left]For those concerned about the rainy April-like weather we Chicagoans are currently experiencing, have no fear because we still have time: the first official day of summer is Tuesday, June 21st (though XRT’s […]

2011/06/16

Life’s A Beach (And Then You Burn)

The Union Pacific West line was packed on Memorial Day with scantily-clad people headed to the beach or maybe the Cubs game. It was hard to tell because the attire is essentially the same. After […]

2011/06/02

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