Stephen Thompson, writer, editor and reviewer for NPR Music, and Marissa Lourusso, associate editor on NPR’s Music and Events teams have a few music selections for your next road trip.

If you’re thinking about taking a road trip, you’re gonna need road-trip music. You might need a pick-me-up, or a distraction, or something for when you need a break from podcasts. So if you’re headed out on the road soon, we’re here to help.

Song Recommendations:

• Marissa’s first pick: “Closer To Fine” by Indigo Girls
• Stephen’s pick: “Song 2” by Blur
• Marissa’s second pick: “Love On Top” by Beyoncé

The audio was produced by Candice Lim and Mike Katzif and edited by Jessica Reedy.