Friday Favorites: A 2025 Tune That Sounds Old for Women’s History Month
2025-03-07
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
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
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
This song combines pop with Eastern-influenced trance to create a climb that allows riders to completely zone out or sing along.Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Dream of a Climb
2024-12-06
This dance track is as good as any song released by well-known major DJs. Except it’s from a woman DJ who performs her own vocals. That makes it quite unusual and probably better. If you’re dreaming up a song to climb to, this is it.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: The Next Big Thing—Part 2
2024-10-28
This up-and-coming artist is attracting HUGE crowds to her festival appearances, even outdrawing the headliner. This song illustrates why. It’s catchy, fun, and can be a used as an interactive drill.Read more…
Friday Favorites: The Next Big Thing
2024-10-04
This artist’s recent album cycle included features in all the major publications, including the NY Times, Rolling Stone, and the Wall Street Journal. They all called him “the next big thing” in rock music. I just call him awesome. His latest album is my favorite of the year and this track is the best of the best.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Run Down This Classic Rock Track
2024-09-18
I’ve used this classic rock track in my playlists since the early 2000s. It’s provided the energy and beat to drive many playlists for over 20 years.Read more…
Friday Favorites: An Energized Climb from the Best Rap Duo Ever
2024-08-16
Most rap songs are good for flat roads at low to moderate energy, This rap song, by the best hip-hop group of all time, is uniquely different and makes for a great high-intensity climb. Read more…
Friday Favorites: This Retro Psych-Rock Song Will Be a Hit for HIIT
2024-07-05
This brand-new song sounds so old, your classic rock lovers will think they’re back in the ’70s. Their heart rates may go up to levels they haven’t experienced since then, based on the high-intensity intervals that accompany it.Read more…