30_min_with_roxette May 2026

A solid feature for a program—whether it's a radio segment, podcast, or video special—should capture the high-energy pop craftsmanship and emotional depth that defined Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle.

Focus on their meteoric rise in 1989. Start with the story of how an American exchange student brought a copy of Look Sharp! to a radio station in Minneapolis, sparking their US success. 30_min_with_roxette

"Listen to Your Heart" and "It Must Have Been Love." A solid feature for a program—whether it's a

Use high-energy snippets of "The Look" and "Dressed for Success." to a radio station in Minneapolis, sparking their US success

A deep dive into Per Gessle’s "short and punchy" songwriting style—why these songs felt like instant classics. Segment 2: The Power Ballad Blueprint (10:00–20:00)

A final tribute to their status as Sweden’s second-biggest musical export after ABBA. Alternative Feature Ideas