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25 years of Music Ops @Paramount. I used to manage the cue sheets; now I’m building the playlists. 💿 Fresh genre & artist trends updated every Monday.

[donsteever @donsteever]

Starting my Music Ops career @CBS in the early 2000s meant managing 1000s of cue sheets for the era's biggest icons. 💿 Now, those same sounds lead the 2026 revival. The hits that built my career: https://t.co/uf9jHJMnhl #Y2K #Spotify #MusicMonday

[donsteever @donsteever]

I’ve curated the most viral and trending patriotic tracks currently topping the charts across America. From classic anthems to modern viral hits, stream the full playlist here: https://t.co/71x4lL2Omm 🗽

#PresidentsDay #Music #TrendingNow #MileyCyrus #spotify #MAGA

[donsteever @donsteever]

January 2026 was a massive month for music. 🎧

The Top 20 list is live, led by Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, and Olivia Dean. Stream the tracks defining the start of the year here: https://t.co/JKhB7DvdVb 🎶

#MusicMonday #January2026 #Spotify #BrunoMars #TaylorSwift #OliviaDean

[donsteever @donsteever]

It’s giving main character energy this Valentine’s Day 💘 From @zaynmalik "Die For Me" to that new @nickjonas track, the V-Day 2026 playlist is officially on repeat.

Here are the trending tracks setting the mood today: https://t.co/xo9AhcjEPl #ValentinesDay2026 #ValentinesDay

[donsteever @donsteever]

Judas Priest is trending for a reason! 🤘 The Metal Gods are still leading the charge.

Checking out their most viral and trending tracks on Spotify today. Give it a listen:

https://t.co/kA9BNPnABz

#JudasPriest #MetalGods #HeavyMetal

[donsteever @donsteever]

Feb 10, 1978: The day "Eruption" changed rock music forever. 🎸

48 years later, the debut still hits like a freight train. Celebrating the anniversary with their most viral tracks here:

https://t.co/etRcrBsAUy

#VanHalen #RockHistory #EddieVanHalen

[donsteever @donsteever]

Creep & Break Stuff lead the charts again. 💿 25 yrs in music ops taught me 90s angst is a permanent revenue driver. Not just throwbacks; these are high-value assets hitting a 2nd viral peak.This week’s #MusicMonday: https://t.co/CkXgW6ZZzN #Radiohead #LimpBizkit #Music

[donsteever @donsteever]

The '80s lead the charts as Kate Bush & Journey go viral. 💿 25 yrs in music ops taught me how one sync—like Stranger Things—restarts a track’s lifecycle. Legacy catalog power is real.This week’s #MusicMonday: The 1980s.https://t.co/EXJxBYffHu #KateBush #Journey #Music

[donsteever @donsteever]

The '70s are having a moment as 'Love Grows' and 'Dreams' lead the charts. 💿 Decades in music reporting taught me one sync turns a classic into a viral hit overnight.This week’s #MusicMonday: The 1970s Revival.https://t.co/zMsJzVzzyh #FleetwoodMac #Spotify #Music

[donsteever @donsteever]

Beatlemania and The Doors are owning the charts again. 💿 Decades in music reporting taught me quality has no expiration date. For first-timers and original fans alike, this is the 1960s revival.https://t.co/h0cO2dEqUl #1960s #TheDoors #Beatles #MusicMonday

[donsteever @donsteever]

From the archives to the top of the TikTok charts—the 1950s are having a massive moment. 💿 In 25 yrs of Music Ops, I’ve seen how a viral sync can breathe new life into a 70-yr-old track.This week’s #MusicMonday: The 1950s Revival https://t.co/85wOQpCyeL #Vinyl #Spotify #Music

[donsteever @donsteever]

Hard to process Brad Arnold’s passing. 💿 Early 2000s @CBS, 'Kryptonite' was on every cue sheet we touched—a true era-defining sound. I curated their most viral hits to honor his legacy.https://t.co/MCnagIVUh2 #BradArnold #MusicOps #Kryptonite"

[donsteever @donsteever]

The Super Bowl ads aren't just for the visuals—the syncs are where the real ROI lives. 📺 Using Gemini automation in Chrome, I’ve tracked every track from tonight’s big game ads.After 25 years at @CBS I love seeing how these picks hit https://t.co/VnneavpWP2 #MusicOps #GeminiAI

[donsteever @donsteever]

@GreenDay just reminded everyone why they own the stadium. 🎸 After 25 years in Music Ops @Paramount, I’ve seen how these massive TV moments trigger global streaming spikes. This week’s trending #MusicMonday: Green Day.https://t.co/Hzjkwbu5Sz #GreenDay #SuperBowl #MusicOps"

[donsteever @donsteever]

Bad Bunny took the #SuperBowl to another level. 🇵🇷 After 25 yrs in Music Ops @Paramount, I've seen a halftime show reshape a genre's footprint overnight. The scale of this sync is massive. This week’s #MusicMonday @badbunnyfiles https://t.co/IXjbltg729 #Spotify #MusicBusiness

[donsteever @donsteever]

The horizon here was about the trail. For 2026, I have a new lens. 💿 After 25 years in Music Ops @Paramount, I’m opening the archive. Every Monday: a curated Spotify look at what’s actually trending. Let’s hear what’s next.#MusicOps #MusicBusiness #Spotify #NewMusic

[donsteever @donsteever]

NJ trail runners & hikers! 📣 New Reddit community r/NewJerseyTrails is live!

Connect, share routes, & explore NJ's amazing trails. Join us! 👇

https://t.co/BV9prqCHUc

#NJTrails #TrailRunning #Hiking #NewJersey

[donsteever @donsteever]

Join the Jersey Shore Trail Blazers this Sunday at Turkey Swamp Park in Freehold for a fun trail run! All levels welcome. Let's hit the trails! 🌲👟 RSVP: https://t.co/i0mvMRu37x
#njrunning #TrailRunning #Freehold #runhappy #TurkeySwampPark #SundayRun #running #grouprun

[donsteever @donsteever]

Hit the trails with the Jersey Shore Trail Blazers! We're 100 members strong and growing. Join us on Strava! #trailrunning #jerseyshore ➡️ https://t.co/hoJIgIFXnB

[donsteever @donsteever]

The drones over Jersey is only Biden spreading some holiday cheer #drones #dronesightings #NewJersey #JoeBiden