Trevor Hall The Elephant’s Door [Geffen Records]
Instead of following in the footsteps of his tennis pro parents, 20-year-old Hall has an off-court game plan that involves hitting notes. After touring with the likes of Ziggy Marley, Ben Harper and Jason Mraz, Hall is dropping a killer debut album that serves up pop-rock and reggae sounds reminiscent of Dave Matthews, post-DMB. The spins are dynamic; and while they won’t get you revved for game time, they’re excellent afterward, like during cool downs or the ride home.

Top track:
“Other Ways”
The moderate tempo and mellow lyrics makes this song ideal during jogs and stretches.