I don't ride on the road, so no issue there. I use a bottle cage speaker and it's super handy because the path users hear me coming without having to use my bell. I typically put it on Pandora's rock classics and let it go. I try to stick to stuff that, as above, is upbeat and good to move the legs to. I have noted a bit of grumpy looks when I have it on the metal station, or play "F" the police....