by Christine Hawthorne | Nov 4, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
I stumbled across this when checking out today's new music, and I'm so happy that I did. This is a debut album for this French producer/DJ Kungs. The entire album is worth checking out-you'll find lot's of great beats to cycle to. If you are an iTunes user, you'll be able to find the entire album, which came out today. On Spotify you will find You Remain and I Feel So Bad. Check out these two tunes below and click on the iTunes link to listen to the entire album. Also be sure to check out This Girl and Don't You Know.
iTunes album link Kungs Layers
by Christine Hawthorne | Oct 28, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Little Mix‘s recent release Shout Out to My Ex has made a strong appearance on my playlists this week. It's the first single released from their upcoming album Glory Days. It's around 64 rpm and I've been using it for jumps on the chorus.
Apparently, since it's release, many fans have pointed out the similiarities between the song and G.R.L' s Ugly Heart (around the same rpm and a song I've also used for jumps on the chorus). Hmmm…. they do sound similar. Either way, they are both fun, upbeat (well, maybe except for the lyrics) songs that will work great in your next cycling class! Take a listen and decide for yourself.
Shout Out to My Ex iTunes Link
Ugly Heart iTunes Link
by Christine Hawthorne | Oct 21, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
It doesn't get any better than when you find a song with just the motivational lyrics you are looking for. I like to use the song Work This Body by Walk The Moon and it always seems to get my classes working just a little harder. Here is another one that I've just started using by Sia called Move Your Body. Check out the original version and the remix. Both work great for a climb at around 64 rpm.
Move Your Body iTunes Link
Move Your Body remix iTunes link
Work This Body iTunes Link
by Christine Hawthorne | Oct 14, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Have you heard? Spotify has come out with a new feature called Daily Mix. This is great if you're like me, and feel like you can't wait for your Discover Weekly playlist to update, because you get a new mix of tracks every single day based on your listening habits! It's a great way to hear more of the music you love and find new tracks that you might like too. If you find something you love, make sure you save it to your favorites. Here is a basic overview of the new feature as well as some of your frequently asked questions answered—> Spotify Daily Mix
Here's a great one I found while checking out my latest mix. It works well if you need a longer song with a strong beat and no lyrics:
Leave a comment and let me know what you think about the new Daily Mix feature, or share one of your new discoveries!
by Christine Hawthorne | Oct 7, 2016 | Instructor Training, Music
Interested in something new and different to rock your next cycling class? Look no further. Beats Antique just came out with their new album Shadowbox on October 5, and you'll find some interesting tunes to add to your next playlist. They've been around for about ten years, but they're definitely not mainstream. There musical style covers many different genres, so you'll just need to listen for yourself. One of my favorites to use (and probably one of their most popular) has been Beauty Beats from their 2008 album Collide (90 bpm). You can take a listen here:
iTunes Link: Beauty Beats by Beats Antique
If you're interested in trying out something from their new album, the definitely check out:
Sideswipe (riding at about 70 rpm)
Sideswipe by Beats Antique iTunes Link
Vendetta (another one at around 70 rpm)
Vendetta by Beats Antique iTunes Link
Check out the entire album here:
Shadowbox by Beats Antique iTunes album link
