ICA introduced you to Chappell Roan, Geese, and MJ Lenderman before their fame took off like a rocket ship. This artist’s career is on a similar trajectory in 2026. You better use this song in your playlists before everyone else does.Read more…
Dreamy, atmospheric, and hypnotic—perfect for warm-ups or endurance rides, this week’s selection comes with a fascinating backstory involving an animal believed to be critically rare.Read more…
Nostalgic, reflective, and fresh off a major soundtrack release, this song brings a softer energy to your playlist. Perfect for recovery work, cool-downs, or a moment of reflection, it invites riders to settle in, catch their breath, and connect with the music.Read more…
This song has been waiting 11 years for its moment. Give it one in your cycling studio.Read more…
With its dreamy vocals, hypnotic rhythm, and emotional pull, this song has remained one of the most iconic songs of the ’90s. It’s the kind of song that completely changes the energy in the room, inviting riders to get lost in the music and ride the emotion however they choose.Read more…
Three choruses, 23 seconds each. One deceptively easy 80 bpm groove that turns into the perfect surge trigger—and the lyrics practically shout the cue for you. This track belongs in your warm-up rotation.Read more…
Not every song needs perfect numbers. This Friday Favorite is all about building intensity, chasing the energy, and finishing strong with one of pop’s most iconic tracks.Read more…
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…
A driving rhythm and unmistakable edge make this track ideal for challenging interval work. Rotate your strategy across the three choruses—keeping the effort consistent while offering variety in how it shows up. It can also be used as a steady-state, very hard interval.Read more…
This mid-2000s banger absolutely refuses to grow up…and your legs won’t get a break either. The beat screams “dance,” but on the bike it turns into a gritty, punchy climb that sets your quads on fire in the best way. Click through to find out which eternally angsty anthem is ready to crash your Friday Favorites.Read more…