This week’s Softer Side with Carl Rossi invites listeners into a reflective and emotionally rich journey centered around the theme of “falling.” Whether it’s falling in love, falling apart, or falling into memory, Episode 333 curates a setlist that explores the many shades of vulnerability and connection.

The playlist opens with the ethereal tones of Billie Eilish’s Ocean Eyes and Coldplay’s Green Eyes, setting a contemplative mood. From there, Melissa Manchester’s You Should Hear How She Talks About You adds a touch of admiration and longing, while Oasis’s Falling Down shifts the tone toward introspection.

Boz Scaggs and Jackson Browne offer soulful reflections in Still Falling For You and Under the Falling Sky, followed by the heartfelt duet Next Time I Fall from Peter Cetera and Amy Grant. The Spinners’ classic Could It Be I’m Falling In Love and Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds’ Fallin’ In Love bring timeless warmth to the mix.

Julie Cruise’s Falling adds a dreamy, ambient layer, while Air Supply’s Even the Nights Are Better lifts the mood with soft optimism. The Gold by Phoebe Bridgers and Manchester Orchestra introduces a modern indie texture, and Aretha Franklin’s April Fools brings soulful depth.

Closing out the set are Jakob Dylan and Fiona Apple’s It Won’t Be Wrong, and Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes’ If You Don’t Know Me By Now—two tracks that underscore the emotional honesty woven throughout the episode.

Whether you’re tuning in for comfort, nostalgia, or a quiet moment of reflection, Episode 333 offers a beautifully curated experience that captures the softer side of falling.