Rhapsody In Reverie

The gang is back, just in time for Halloween, with a ghoulish new episode: Songs about Murder! From the traditional folk ballads of the old country, to the more well-known Americana takes, from the chilling tales of real murderers to the strangely entertaining hits like “Delilah” by Tom Jones and “El Paso” by Marty Robbins, Adrienne and Katarina take you through the spine-tingling history of the Murder Ballad. Be warned: you might not make it out alive.

Summer summer summertime is on our minds! After a rough spring filled with personal ups and downs, our hosts are finally ready to wrap up the third season of Rhapsody in Reverie and enjoy some fun in the sun while we get to work on some super secret projects for you guys! Listen as we talk about our top summer songs from artists like The Rolling Stones and The 1975, reminisce on this past season and make a super huge exciting announcement! Check out our website for our full summer playlist and we will see y’all in the fall!

Though they were knocked a little off course, Adrienne and Katarina are rolling with the tide this week. They’re taking the beaches of Miami by storm while on holiday, and decided you should come along in their first ever “on location” episode! So join us for some fun in the sun, pina coladas, and good vibes, as we take you through our brand new beach playlist! Summer can’t come fast enough!

This week, Adrienne and Katarina decided that they should start Spring Cleaning...by getting rid of some skeletons in their closet. Yes, Listeners, it is Guilty Pleasures week, featuring all the songs that you love but are too scared of societal backlash to admit it. Or maybe you just have a couple of mean friends who would absolutely roast you if they found out some of these songs are your favorite tunes. Or, in the case of our hosts, maybe you just have some really embarrassing memories attached to these classics. Whatever your reason for labeling them that way, our Guilty Pleasures episode is here to celebrate our secret faves.

Grab your favorite hot drink, a comfy blanket, and grab a spot by the window: It’s time for the rainy day episode! Adrienne and Katarina want to share their favorite tracks for making the best of light drizzles and torrential downpours alike, from soft indie tracks to jazz standards. Whether or not it’s a contemplative happy tune, one that gives you some serious feels, or the kind of tune designed to help you power through a storm, we’ve got you covered.

This week, our intrepid hosts explore the wondrous discography of Florence + The Machine, delving into a world of powerful imagery and symbolism that can shake you to the core. Will Adrienne and Katarina be enveloped in the mystique of it all? Will the emotional revelations they experience be a sufficient replacement for therapy? And of course, the most important question of all...is Florence Welch one of the fay? Only one way to find out!

So what makes a good road trip song, anyhow? Is it how it sets the mood, from turning your foot to lead and causing you to race down a highway to maybe taking it slow and reflecting on how far you’ve come? Is it the song's maximum sing-a-long potential, whether or not you’re driving alone or with your best friends, exploring the country? Or is it just whether or not it’s about actually driving around? The gang is about to take a drive down the journey of what makes a good road trip anthem, and they’re taking you along for the ride. Better buckle up.

This week, Adrienne and Katarina tackle the discography of the real Starman waiting in the sky: David Bowie. Bowie’s legacy is one of fascinating experimentation, breaking boundaries, and a testament to the power of presentation. From an astronaut stranded in space, to an androgynous bisexual alien from Mars, to a dystopian future a la 1984 and beyond, Bowie’s music and storytelling abilities have transported fans into an alien mindset, acting as an outsider looking in, and in doing so revealed to listeners what being human truly meant. Buckle up, listeners: it’s gonna be quite the intergalactic ride.

Adrienne and Katarina return to form this week as we dive into our first solo act of the season: Janelle Monae! Our dynamic duo dissects this incredibly talented and experimental artist that has broken musical boundaries for years now, both vocally and thematically, crafting incredible tales of science fiction with her albums while delivering biting social commentary, and of course, absolute bops. Will Adrienne be able to stop rambling about how much she loves Janelle Monae? Will Katarina finally understand the overarching plot of The ArchAndroid? Will the podcast goblin return with another irritating hint? Tune in and find out!

It’s a night at the movies this week on Rhapsody in Reverie, as we take you to a front-row seat to The Oscars! Ever wonder about why we have the Oscar for Best Original Song? Ever wonder how bad movies can have such amazing soundtracks? Well, we have the answers you seek! From songs we had no idea were in films, to movies we wish we didn’t have to associate with their song, Adrienne and Katarina take the plunge into the oh-so-lengthy history of the Best Original Song!