Artist: STS9
Song: Sun. Moon & Stars
Album: The Universe Inside
Time: 7:55
Genre: electronic
BPM: 131
Category: climb
Available: Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon Music
This song lines up nicely with the total solar eclipse that swept across Greenland, Iceland, and northern Spain on August 12, 2026—the first total solar eclipse over mainland Europe since 1999. And just because that eclipse has come and gone doesn’t mean this song suggestion goes to waste. Most years only get two solar eclipses, though some calendar years have packed in as many as five!
“Sun, Moon & Stars” comes from Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9)’s 2016 album The Universe Inside. The band has described it as a song about that feeling after staying up all night—the sense that anything is possible, and the connected, floaty feeling of being in a crowd with people you love. That vibe alone makes it a strong candidate for a profile built around constellations, night skies, or anything celestial.
Song Recommendation and Instructor Cueing
At around 131 bpm, it lands right in that sweet spot for a seated/standing climb. Riders can stay “steady” or add R for low Z4 for five rounds of 30s at 0:58–1:28, 1:56–2:26, 3:34–3:54, 5:58–6:28, and 6:57–7:27. Because the song builds gradually and doesn’t have jarring shifts in intensity, it allows riders to focus on form and breath rather than chasing the climax of a crescendo.
Option: If you want to give riders a breather mid-song, hold at Zone 4 and open up a recovery window at 3:54–5:14 before the next standing climb.
“Sun, Moon & Stars” would slot in well for any constellation-themed ride, including ICA’s “Staring At the Sun” and “Tears From the Moon” profiles. The instrumentation gives you room to layer in imagery and storytelling without lyrics competing for attention.
If you’re building a full solar eclipse profile, round it out with:
- “Eclipse the Sun” by Craig Connelly—another strong climb, keeping the theme going with intensity to match.
- “Sunshine Prescription” by Aden Foyer—the perfect recovery track to drop between your two work songs.
Three songs, one theme, and a ride that actually makes sense from start to finish. You’re welcome!