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Bill Pierce

Friday Favorites: Hardcore + Ambient = A Perfect High-Intensity Interval

2025-07-25
By: Bill Pierce
On: July 25, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This hardcore band adds sounds that aren’t traditionally used in heavy music. This approach has resulted in both their popularity and some controversy. It’s also produced some choice cuts to use for high-intensity intervals. Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: The Only Band That Mattered

2025-07-02
By: Bill Pierce
On: July 2, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 2 Comments

This song, from an iconic and influential band, has been a finisher in many of my playlists for over 20 years. Why? Because this short duration, high-energy, fast-cadence song totally rocks.Read more…

Friday Favorites: One of the Best Classic Rock Remixes Ever

2025-06-13
By: Bill Pierce
On: June 13, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

This song will have both your mature riders and club-going youngsters climbing with exuberance.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A Quick Burst of Energy

2025-05-26
By: Bill Pierce
On: May 26, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Need a track that brings a ton of energy in a short duration? This band, who will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame later this year, brings it to you.Read more…

Friday Favorites: The First Track from a First Album Makes a Great Second Song

2025-04-25
By: Bill Pierce
On: April 25, 2025
In: Weekly Music Archives
With: 1 Comment

The second song in a playlist provides a key transition from the warm-up to the meat of the profile. This song, from the debut album of a rising singer-songwriter, serves as an excellent example.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: This Up-And-Comer Comes from Up North

2025-03-31
By: Bill Pierce
On: March 31, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This Canadian joins Addison, Chappell, Charli, Olivia, and Sabrina as a fresh face in pop. She dances as well as she sings. So why not use one of her new songs for dancing on your pedals?Read more…

Friday Favorites: A 2025 Tune That Sounds Old for Women’s History Month

2025-03-07
By: Bill Pierce
On: March 7, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

March is Women’s History Month. Use this song from an all-female band as a way to honor music from recent history.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: If You Liked “Espresso”…

2025-02-24
By: Bill Pierce
On: February 24, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Similar to Sabrina Carpenter, this up-and-coming pop star is an actress, singer, and songwriter with a throwback style. And both of their top songs are titled after beverages.Read more…

Friday Favorites: This Is Good

2025-01-17
By: Bill Pierce
On: January 17, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song works well for the second track in a playlist. It has the beat, energy, and catchiness that fits in as a perfect transition from warm-up to hard work. It’s from a musician who received my prestigious Best New Artist award in 2024. Who was your Best New Artist from last year?Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: Two Worlds Blended for a Hypnagogic Climb

2024-12-11
By: Bill Pierce
On: December 11, 2024
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song combines pop with Eastern-influenced trance to create a climb that allows riders to completely zone out or sing along.Read more…

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