There’s lots of new energy out there. This playlist features the recent radio airplay hits from Rihanna, P!nk, and Far East Movement—as well as some higher energy tracks that are a little less mainstream. Too bad iTunes doesn’t have the Fred Falke Radio Edit of Shampain. It adds that little boost that the song needs … Read more →

Trying something new with these playlists … Rather than featuring songs from the newest albums reviewed, the 5K Friday lists will include songs that I’m running to right now. So while there may be overlap (i.e. Cupid Boy is definitely on my repeat list at the moment), these will more reflect my favorite running tracks. … Read more →

Runners’ Pick: Who Wants To Be Alone (2010) Artist: Tiësto Feat. Nelly Furtado Who would have thought that the collaboration of Tiësto and Nelly Furtado would produce such a slick song? In an interview on BPM, Furtado credited her husband Castellón with the pairing. A fan of the Dutch DJ, he said she should work … Read more →

This summer playlist comes in just over 4.5 hrs.  For a marathon, this is a little more than a 10-minute mile. It mixes fun country hits like Jason Aldean’s Crazy Town and Little Big Town’s Little White Church with hip hop hits like Airplanes by B.O.B. and Jay-Z’s Young Forever.  A marathon playlist should incorporate … Read more →