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Bill Pierce

Friday Favorites: C’mon Baby, Do the Locomotion

2026-05-15
By: Bill Pierce
On: May 15, 2026
In: Weekly Music Archives
With: 1 Comment

This Chicago band’s recent album featured several songs about different modes of transportation. The train-related one will rock your riders right off the tracks.Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: Musical Genius Stands the Test of Time

2026-05-06
By: Bill Pierce
On: May 6, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

I use this artist’s music in my playlists as much now as I did when I became an instructor over 20 years ago. Why? Because their genius is timeless and appreciated by everyone from pop aficionados to rockers to house heads. Read more…

Friday Favorites: Why Not Be Great?

2026-04-03
By: Bill Pierce
On: April 3, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This empowering anthem performed by a neo-soul legend will pump your class up with positive motivation. Why not use it as a climb in your next playlist?Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Climb to a Song That Inspired Award Winners

2026-03-09
By: Bill Pierce
On: March 9, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

In the past few weeks, this song was used by a gold medal–winning Olympic athlete and the artist who performed it won a Brit Award. Since it was the inspiration behind award winners, it will definitely inspire your classes.Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Fun, Energetic Song Pet Lovers Will Appreciate

2026-02-20
By: Bill Pierce
On: February 20, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This high-energy song will strike an emotional chord with the pet lovers in your class. You’ll want to take it anywhere with you.Read more…

Wednesday Timeless Classics: A Throwback Protest Song That Still Resonates Today

2026-02-11
By: Bill Pierce
On: February 11, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Based on current events, protest songs have made a comeback. This one brings up issues that haven’t been properly addressed since its release over 20 years ago. But unlike most protest songs, the anger it brings to the streets can be channeled into energy in the cycle room.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: I Just Might Play This Song in Class

2026-01-26
By: Bill Pierce
On: January 26, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

After a series of collaborations with other pop stars, the king of retro-funk and pop is back on his own with a solo album set to drop at the end of February. Jump on this catchy initial single to be the first instructor in your club to play a song from what’s certain to be one of 2026’s top releases.Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Divine Progressive Flat from Critics’ 2025 AOTY

2026-01-09
By: Bill Pierce
On: January 9, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song, from many critics’ favorite album of 2025, makes riders feel divine as they bask in the light of the message and the unique orchestral twist on pop music.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Stimulate Your Pleasure Hormone with This Song

2025-12-15
By: Bill Pierce
On: December 15, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

She’s no longer dancing on her own. Now she’s feeling euphoric on the dance floor. This song provides an opportunity to bring that emotion from the club to the cycling studio.Read more…

Friday Favorites: Not Just for Tax Day

2025-11-28
By: Bill Pierce
On: November 28, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song from the hottest rock band in the world is a must-have to include in your Tax Day playlist. But I’m not waiting until then since I’ve already used it in a profile and I’ll be playing it a lot between now and April 15.Read more…

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