Get ready for April’s dose of pop perfection! Commuter Trax: POP, our curated playlist on Spotify, is back with its second edition, packed with the hottest popular music from mega stars and emerging artists that will be sure to energize your commute, no matter how you travel.
Right to it! This month, the spotlight shines on our playlist cover girls: Ariana Grande and Rosé.
You know those artists who just have that thing? Yeah, that’s Ariana Grande and Rosé from BLACKPINK. These two are straight-up massive on the global music scene, and their current Spotify rankings prove it, with Ariana holding strong at #11 and Rosé at #41 worldwide. It’s always great to see what they’re up to, and lately, they’ve both been giving us some interesting peeks into their individual vibes. Ariana currently reigns as Billboard’s #1 artist this week and holds the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart. She just dropped the deluxe version of Eternal Sunshine, called Brighter Days Ahead. Along with it came the light yet pretty song “Twilight Zone,” which is currently #1 on our POP playlist. She also brought the whole Eternal Sunshine story to life with a short film, even doing these special screenings for fans in New York, Chicago, Florida, and LA just last week. Those who attended said it was a really personal way for her to connect with everyone, the story was deep and heartfelt.
Album cover art for ‘Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter Days Ahead’ by Ariana Grande (2025)
Then you’ve got Rosé, who’s been doing her own thing outside of BLACKPINK with some awesome solo tracks and “Rosie” album release. Her single “APT,” a collaboration with Bruno Mars, remarkably held the #1 spot on the Billboard Global Songs chart for an impressive 19 weeks, showcasing its widespread international appeal. Following that success, she also released “Toxic Till the End,” which has this really cool, slightly different sound to what we usually hear from her in the group. It’s been interesting to see her explore her own musical style. Even though Ariana’s been doing this whole visual album experience and Rosé’s been dropping these impactful solo singles, you can tell they’re both really in their element, doing what feels right for them as artists right now.
Album cover art for ‘Rosie’ by Rosé (2025)
Nonetheless, it’s refreshing to see these two global powerhouses doing their own thing. If you’re looking for the essential sounds in pop right now, look no further than our Commuter Trax: POP playlist on Spotify, which currently features songs by both Ariana Grande and Rosé. They’re both connecting with their fans in different ways and showing us different sides of their artistry. It just goes to show how much talent and creativity there is out there, and it’s exciting to see where they both go next. We’ll continue keeping an eye on them, for sure.
The official ‘brighter days ahead’ short film by Christian Breslauer and Ariana Grande (2025)
At Commuter Trax, the mission is to create playlists on Spotify that truly connect with listeners. The vision is to understand listener commuting rhythms and expand their music discovery horizons (with emerging artists) while keeping them connected to their favorite music stars. Commuter Trax curates exceptional listening experiences for users on-the-go while providing a valuable platform for recording artists to thrive in the digital music era.
You can always count on Commuter Trax playlists to feature chart-topping favorites like Billie Eilish, Tate McRae, Sabrina Carpenter, Malcolm Todd, Benson Boone, Bruno Mars and others, alongside talented independent recording artists waiting to be discovered. Whether you’re cruising down the highway or squeezing onto a subway car, Commuter Trax: POP has the perfect blend of energy and emotion to keep you moving.
So, ditch the generic radio stations and plug into the Commuter Trax: Hip-Hop/R&B playlist, right on Spotify! It’s the perfect pick-me-up for your morning ride, the ideal companion for your afternoon errands, and the ultimate stress reliever for your commute home. Hit play and save the playlist as you discover why Commuter Trax is the only playlist series you need for your daily commute.
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