Hit the open road with our specially curated rock playlists designed for your unforgettable journeys along Route 66. Whether you're cruising solo or with friends, these playlists will keep the energy high and the good vibes flowing.

At 93.5 The Rock, we celebrate the spirit of classic and modern rock, providing the perfect soundtrack for your travels. Here’s a selection of our top playlists:

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Building the Perfect Playlist for the Road Out of Tulsa

A great road-trip playlist is more than a pile of favourite songs. It follows the shape of the drive. Tulsa sits right on one of the best-loved stretches of Route 66, and the miles in either direction, northeast toward Catoosa and Claremore or southwest toward Sapulpa and on to Oklahoma City, each have a rhythm worth matching.

Start strong, then pace yourself

Open with something that sets the mood as you pull out of town. A driving riff or a big singalong chorus works well. Once you settle onto the highway, ease into mid-tempo tracks so the energy doesn't burn out in the first half hour. Save a few of your biggest anthems for the moments you know are coming: crossing a bridge, rolling into a small town at dusk, or the last stretch before you arrive.

Mix eras on purpose

Classic and modern rock sit side by side naturally. Plenty of today's bands wear their influences openly. Try pairing a 1970s staple with a newer track that clearly learned from it. That keeps everyone in the car interested, whether they grew up on vinyl or streaming.

Practical tips before you go

  • Download, don't just stream. Rural Oklahoma has patchy coverage in places, so save your playlists offline before you leave.
  • Plan for length. Build more music than you think you need. Detours to roadside attractions add up quickly.
  • Share the aux fairly. Give each passenger a block of songs. It's the easiest way to avoid arguments over the next track.
  • Keep the volume sensible. You still want to hear sirens, horns and your navigation prompts.
  • Set it up before you drive. Pick your music while parked so the driver's eyes stay on the road.

Let the radio fill the gaps

Sometimes the best moment on a drive is hearing a song you forgot you loved. While you're within range, tuning in gives you that surprise factor, plus local news on gigs and giveaways. Check the show lineup to time your departure with your favourite program. If your trip ends at a gig, browse the concert calendar and build a warm-up playlist around the band you're about to see.

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