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Mark Fiddler

Mainstream Music Monday: Minimalist Syncopation That Builds into a Driving, Thrashing Rocker

2026-03-30
By: Mark Fiddler
On: March 30, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Although written in C major, the song adds minor chords along the way that build even more tension, which helps power the climb.Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Legendary Pioneer of Electro House Gives Us This Perfect Banger

2026-03-13
By: Mark Fiddler
On: March 13, 2026
In: Uncategorized, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song grabs you and says, “we’re going to work!”Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A Song Elton John Predicted Would Be a Hit

2026-02-16
By: Mark Fiddler
On: February 16, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Your classes will LOVE climbing to this track.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Why Can’t We Play Pretty Music?

2026-01-05
By: Mark Fiddler
On: January 5, 2026
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

Is this song too pretty to play in class. What’s that about?Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A New Artist from Ottawa

2025-12-29
By: Mark Fiddler
On: December 29, 2025
In: Uncategorized, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

Today, we’re featuring an artist you’ve probably never heard of…Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Perfect Longer Climb

2025-11-07
By: Mark Fiddler
On: November 7, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 1 Comment

Check out the signature big, soaring voice overlaying cool, bassy house grooves, ambient, spacey synths, and calypso counterpoints—it’s a nice balance, and perfect for a longer climb.Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: Climb to This Powerful Indie-Rock Love Song

2025-10-13
By: Mark Fiddler
On: October 13, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song makes for a super-fun, head-bobbing seated climb at 62 rpm, all getting ready for a big standing climb rock wallop. Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Classic ’90s Song from an Iconic Album

2025-09-26
By: Mark Fiddler
On: September 26, 2025
In: Music Resources, Weekly Music Archives, Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

To quote a critic, this song is not only meticulously crafted, it’s smart, quirky, poignant, and insanely catchy!Read more…

Mainstream Music Monday: A Catchy Pop Tune for HIT Intervals

2025-07-21
By: Mark Fiddler
On: July 21, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song is catchy as hell, and its high energy makes it perfect for short, intense intervals. Read more…

Friday Favorites: A Classic Song from a GOAT Band

2025-07-05
By: Mark Fiddler
On: July 5, 2025
In: Weekly Music Suggestions
With: 0 Comments

This song’s passion and drive will motivate your riders to work hard.Read more…

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