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    Summer Rooftop Party
    Soundtrack your rooftop, outdoor patio, or backyard party with these new, energetic indie rock songs.
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    Pitchfork's Best New Music
    Songs that have been recently designated "Best New Music: by Pitchfork.com
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    Guitars & PBRs
    Rowdy three-chord rock from both the latest buzz bands and the stalwarts of the indie scene. Crack a tall boy.
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    Cool New Music: Spring 2012
    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Spring of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Retro Indie Rock
    Some of today's sunniest indie rock is heavily influenced by the classic sounds of '50s and '60s pop and surf rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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    Blogged 50
    We read all the music blogs so you don't have to. Updated weekly, these are the songs that indie music blogs love.
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    Sleepytime Indie
    If you're ready for some soothing sounds to lull you softly into slumberland, but your tastes run toward the alternative, here's a heaping helping of hushed tunes by indie favorites of yesterday and today.
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    Critical Mob's Critical Picks
    A selection of new music curated by Critical Mob's writers and editors. Updated weekly with the best new releases.
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    Indie Roots Rock
    Songs by indie artists that are strongly influenced by traditional roots rock, bluegrass, and country. Rootsy and rough around the edges.
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    Gorilla vs. Bear
    Updated weekly, these are the most recent songs posted on the tastemaking music blog, gorillavsbear.net
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    New Adventures In Lo-Fi
    Explore the current wave of scuzzy, lo-fi rockers, with a smattering of old-school classics of the style.
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    Sophisticated Indie
    The term "indie" may conjure up thoughts of a scrappy aesthetic, but as these exceptional acts prove, there's plenty of room for a more refined sound as well.
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    Coachella 2012: Bands
    The best songs from every band performing at the eclectic, three-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. http://coachella.com
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    In An LES Dive Bar
    Dance the night away to the stacked jukebox in a steamy dive bar on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
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    SXSW 2012
    Most of the bands playing this March at Austin's annual South by Southwest music and arts festival. Listen to songs from your favorite acts and discover up-and-coming indie bands from Austin and around the world.
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    Rockaway Beach: Surf Music After the '60s
    Hendrix may have said "You'll never hear surf music again," but he was wrong. Surf's reverb and twang has been an essential influence on the punk, new wave and indie eras, not to mention those acts that took surf itself into modern times.
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    The World of Grimes
    With her debut album, Grimes, aka musician and visual artist Claire Boucher, emerged with an aesthetic fully formed -- singing girlish, ethereal r&b vocals over moody electronica. Listen to her best tracks and eclectic influences. Created by KnowPhase.com
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    Shoegazer 101
    Sink into the gently serrated sound of shoegaze, that amorphous strain of British indie pop of the late '80s and early '90s. All the original shoegazer hits are hit, from all the key figures in the scene that celebrated itself.
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    The World of The Black Keys
    Like the blues music they're grounded in, The Black Keys possess both timelessness and staying power. Listen to the greatest songs from their influences -- including band favorites -- as well as those from their contemporaries and side projects.
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    Sophisticated '90s
    It wasn't all about grunge at the birth of The Alternative Era. Some artists took from the rich history of elegantly-constructed pop and made their own indie-minded version of sophistication.
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    Chillwave
    Some call it chillwave, others call it glo-fi. Whatever the name, this laid-back blend of modern lo-fi recording techniques and vintage synth noises is one of today's most addictive sounds.
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    Indie en EspaƱol
    An exploration of the Latin 'indie' scene through the songs of popular bands as well as emerging acts.
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    The World of Radiohead
    Radiohead are always tinkering, restlessly, with their strange yet soulful fusion of rock and electronica. Listen to songs from cited influences and indebted followers while getting a taste of the band's current setlist.
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    Stitch 'n Bitch
    Part of the BUST Magazine-reading, DIY crafty set? Looking to sit and chat with the girls and a couple bottles of wine? Put a bird on it with this indie-grrl playlist.
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    Stoned in the Park
    Summery, fun, and jangly lo-fi pop. Grab some friends, pack some munchies, and lie on the grass and watch clouds for hours.
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    Manic Pixie Dream Girls
    Listen to female rockers from the punk era to today's indie girl-crushes who use smarts, speed and sex appeal to get their point across.
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    Mainstream Indie
    Starting in the mid '00s, the line between indie and mainstream pop started to get blurry. These are the songs that have helped bring "indie" music to the masses.
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    Psychedelic Indie
    Psychedelia is eternal. These contemporary indie artists explore altered states much like the lysergic explorers of the past.
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    Mellow Electro
    Not all electro acts aim for the dance floor. Explore the low-key, laid-back side of the style though these well-known names and under-the-radar indie acts.
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    After Work Chill Out
    A collection of ethereal, melodic, and ambient songs to help you unwind after work. From current indie to forgotten gems from the past, everything reverberates with the same dreamy aesthetics. Brought to you from KnowPhase.com
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    21st Century Kids
    A panorama of rock & roll artists that came into the spotlight in the emerging 21st Century.
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    Kings Of Leon's Influences and Favorites
    The members of Kings of Leon handpick their favorite songs and influences. Head over to http://facebook.com/KingsOfLeon to request songs!
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    Indie Apartment Party
    Fill your apartment with friends, neighbors and strangers; pour some drinks and dim the lights; start this playlist of new, cool and stylish songs; play it loud.
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    Indie Workout
    How do indie rockers fit into their skinny jeans? By hitting the treadmill with these uptempo, accessible indie jams.
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    Lo-Fi: Yesterday and Today
    Fuzzy, noisy, primal rock where passion is paramount has existed almost as long as rock itself. Explore the history of lo-fi from the garage-psych '60s through the post-punk '70s and the DIY '90s until today.
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    Dream Pop
    Hazy, soothing pop songs that'll make you feel like you're having the best dream ever.
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    Literate Indie
    Songs about books, songs inspired by authors, songs about reading, and even a few songs about putting words to paper yourself. Indulge your inner bookworm with these songs about the literary life.
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    La Blogotheque's Take-Away Shows
    Listen to studio versions of songs performed on La Blogotheque's experimental video series of "Take-Away Shows."
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    Domino Records
    Highlights from the Domino Recording Company catalog. Founded in 1993, Domino has gained a reputation for consistently releasing influential, critically-acclaimed and accessible independent music.
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    XL Recordings
    XL Recordings is one of the world's premier indie labels. Listen to highlights from their impressive roster, which includes Adele, Vampire Weekend, The xx, Sigur Ros and more.
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    The World of Pavement
    During the 1990s, the unconventional indie side of the alt-rock boom thrived even as the fortunes of more accessible acts waxed and waned. Guitar-heavy, smart, and often slightly strange, this sound is exemplified by Pavement and its peers.
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    The World of Bon Iver
    Go deeper into the chilly beauty, imagination and melancholy that's at the heart of Justin Vernon's music. Explore his influences, contemporaries and several of the artists Vernon (aka Bon Iver) has collaborated with.
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    Motorik
    Motorik, German for "motor skill," is a propulsive 4/4 drum pattern popularized in 1970s Germany by acts like Neu that's perfect for cruising down the Autobahn. This playlist features modern and classic songs built onto of the Motorik rhythm.
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    Dark Side of the Synth
    This brooding set of synth-pop features acts ranging from Tubeway Army to LCD Soundsystem.
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    Sprightly Alternative
    Bouncy, upbeat songs from classic soul to '80s alternative and today's indie rock. Let this eclectic mix help you get through the mid-afternoon lul.
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    4AD Records
    4AD Records is known for breaking some of today's most critically-acclaimed independent artists, including Bon Iver, St. Vincent, The National, and Deerhunter. This playlist features songs released on the label since 2000.
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    Math Rock
    Developed in the 1980s, Math rock is a guitar-based genre influenced by progressive and experimental rock known for using odd time signatures, interlocking rhythms and complex arrangements.
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    The Journey Continues: Modern Prog
    These true believers carried the prog torch into the post-punk era, from '80s trailblazers to 21st-century new seekers who have drawn on decades of progressive inspiration.
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    The World of Elliott Smith
    Elliott Smith is one of indie rock's most celebrated singer-songwriters. Listen to songs by Smith as well as his greatest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
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    Sub Pop Reborn
    As the Grunge Age petered out, many expected Sub Pop Records to disappear as well. But the label has thrived with a less noisy aesthetic incorporating dream pop, alt-folk, electronic and even country influences into its indie rock.
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    Rainy Indie Afternoon
    These quiet, pensive tunes are perfect for an overcast afternoon, either curled up at home or settled in at a cozy cafe.
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    Dark Side of the Summer of Love
    It wasn't all peace and love; feel the bad vibes of the psychedelic void with artists from the 1960s to now.
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    "Major" Indie Cred
    This playlist features artists who've managed to maintain their indie street-cred while being signed to a major label.
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    Winter Unplugged
    Enjoy these predominantly acoustic, unplugged songs with a distinctly wintry feel. Imagine yourself snowed-in on a winter day, sitting by the fireplace with little to do but reflect.
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    Indie Valentine's Day
    These cute, warm and fuzzy tracks are perfect for a Valentine's Day date. Romance that twee girl or hipster boy you met in the used vinyl section at your indie record store with these heartfelt tunes.
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    Ascension Day
    Post-rock tracks ranging from the abstract (Godspeed You! Black Emperor) to the melodic (Stereolab) and everything in between.
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