Whether you're trying to go that extra mile on the treadmill or on the dancefloor, these epic remixes of familiar pop hits will get your blood pumping and your legs moving.
Get off the couch, jump in the shower, and throw on your best party dress -- you're not staying in tonight. This playlist will provide all the motivation you need as you get ready for a fun night on the town.
Kick off your shoes and twist the night away to infectiously upbeat songs everyone knows by heart: the most fun rock, soul, and doo wop cuts from the '50s and '60s.
Put on your bro tank and shoot some 'ruit; this playlist of the hottest voices in college rap -- along with some of rap's superstars -- is the perfect soundtrack to your next house party.
Go shawty, it's your birthday! No need to wait in line at Tao, Pure, Lavo, or Marquee -- pop some bottles and drop it like it's hot with the hottest club bangers of the '00s.
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.
Born of the '90s DIY scene in the Pacific Northwest, the riot grrrl movement features bands that combine aggressive vocals and empowering lyrics with thrashing punk instrumentals.
With the fast tempos of traditional punk, today's pop punk prominently features electronic keyboards and hi-fi production for an accessible, radio friendly sound.
Merengue is a form of dance music that originated in the Dominican Republic and has spread to Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries. This playlist includes an eclectic mix of songs by merengue's most influential artists.
All of the DJ-friendly 12" releases from DFA Records, the taste-making NYC record label most responsible for reminding all the indie "rock kids" that dancing can be, you know, kinda fun.
Bhangra is a lively, percussive form of folk music and harvest dance from the Indian state of Punjab. Bhangra has enjoyed a surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as a fusion with genres such as hip-hop and reggae.
The period when disco begat house music remains a deep well of inspiration for DJs and producers of dance music. Boogie to the best hip-shakers from new artists who draw from the sounds of New York and Chicago nightlife in the early-'80s.
Wherever your dance party may be, we will transport you and your friends to the City of Light with these French electro and tech house dancefloor fillers.
Rediscover fun, upbeat electronic music from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, built on dancefloor-ready breakbeats, clever loops and lots of vocal samples. Check it out now, my funk soul brothas.
Asian Underground is a catch-all term for British artists and DJs of South Asian (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan) descent who use the traditional sounds they heard in their homes growing up to create sexy beats for western nightlife.
As the '90s became the '00s, indie bands began doing the unthinkable: embracing and creating dance music. Here's some of the best indie dance from the past decade.
The Gipsy Kings got this party started internationally, but there's much more to the Spanish rumba. Warning: playlist may cause exhaustion due to dancing on the table 'til dawn.
Enjoy the brash irreverence of these pop-punk bands from the early 2000s. Though the bandmembers may have been well into their 20s or even (gasp!) 30s, they understood the appeal of arrested adolescence.
Korean Pop, or K-Pop, has become a global phenomenon. Leveraging the power of social networks and the ears of hit-making producers, these candy-colored dance-pop anthems are taking over clubs and airwaves all over the world.
As the '80s became the '90s, Manchester's lively, drug-fueled music scene smashed together dance music and psychedelia with wild-eyed glee. Recall the acts that peaked during 1989's New Summer of Love, as well as the bands that book-ended the era.
In the early 1960s, young fashionable Londoners, or "mods," danced all night to the uptempo sounds of African-American soul, Jamaican ska, and British rock & roll. Put on your sharpest suit and celebrate the original mod scene's best songs.
Say hello to one of the premier emo and pop-punk labels of the early 2000s. This exploration of their catalogue features the label's biggest artists alongside more obscure but equally worthy tracks
Northern Soul is the British label given to a specific sound: the heavy-hitting backbeat and lush production epitomized by Motown's glorious mid '60s heyday. These are the songs energized Northern Brits would dance to all night long.
Heavy on the 808 drum machine beats and big synth riffs, these Southern rap anthems are guaranteed to get you motivated, not just for your next workout, but the one after that.
These contemporary country ladies who know how to party! Start your fun and sassy night out with your best gal pals with some girl power, country-style!
Some days it feels like you should have stayed in bed. So enjoy a sweet respite from the grind of modern life with the eternal sunshine of these classic upbeat '80s hits.
All of the greatest, uptempo songs from Motown's 1959-1970 Golden Age, digitally remastered from the mono master tapes. Listen to these classics the way they were meant to be heard.
Like to dance, but need a break from today's pop hits? With nothing too obvious and nothing too obscure, this playlist of classic soul, funky pop, and danceable rock songs is an epic party waiting to happen.
This playlist tells the story of the King of Pop as it plays out on the dancefloor -- from his closest contemporaries in the late '70s disco scene to those who follow, bravely, in his mesmerizing footsteps.
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.
From the stylish East Coast multi-piece bands to the more playful, slacker-style SoCal scene, here are all your third-wave ska favorites that made the '90s so much fun.
'80-'87 Prince, Prince's side projects and protégés, and Prince's influences and like-minded contemporaries at their most Prince-esque, all swirled in a dirty electro-funky grind and insert double entendre here. Purple.
Pioneering DJs David Mancuso (The Loft) and Larry Levan (Paradise Garage) defined the art of the mix in the post-disco nightclub era. Explore a sampling of these larger-than-life mixmasters' favorite underground classics and club hits.
Hip·ster Hop (noun): 1. What you get when you pair an MC with progressive, often synth-heavy production. 2. The solution for bridging the musical gap between the indie kids and the hip hop heads at your next party.
Forget about boring calisthenics; work up a sweat -- and feel sexy while doing so -- dancing to these uptempo, latin beats recommended by Zumba instructors.
Serrated synth blasts from the bands/DJs who blend the raucous instrumentation of punk and disco with the noisy euphoria of techno and acid house -- decadence at its sweatiest.
The marriage between pop and punk is as strong as ever. Explore the best contemporary pop punk acts with these upbeat tracks about love, partying, heartbreak, and dancing.
Coined by rising young producer Porter Robinson, complextro is a glitchy subgenre of electro house that's influenced by chiptune, funky breaks, and 1980s-era analog synths.
A sinister and rhythmic undercurrent hums through New York City nights; these underground techno, disco, and rock songs throb with the same nervous energy.
If your kids want to jump around the living room with you, no need to reach for the cheesy children's music. Keep your sanity, indulge your offspring, and please your ears by tapping into these goofy, catchy tunes by some of your own favorite artists.
Let these uplifting songs help you rise from slumber and start your day in grand form. From big 1980s sounds to contemporary alt-rock and electronica, this mix will have you feeling like you can take on the world.
The sound of an unhinged party in a dingy basement, this collection of restless and aggressive grunge showcases the awesomely heavy side of '90s alt-rock.
When the best company you can find is yourself, these upbeat and off-kilter rock songs will get you sliding across the floor in your socks and underwear in no time.
When the only way to keep your adrenaline up is to work yourself into a neurotic frenzy, these near-psychotic tracks will make sure you don't fall asleep at the wheel or your desk.
From '73 to '81, the Wigan Casino in Lancashire, England helped to define the northern soul sound. DJs, armed with ultra-rare soul singles that featured stomping, mid-'60s-style beats, would spin from 2 a.m. to the "three before 8" that ended the night.
An epic collection of today's most spine-tingling, ear-drum-bursting, and mind-blowing dance pop hits. If you're not having fun now, you're just too old.
From partitas to concerti, these are the greatest works ever composed for solo violin, as performed by the most acclaimed virtuosos of all time. Prepare to be amazed; these performances can bring down the house.
The bluegrass tradition is full of the hardest, fastest, most foot-stomping tunes ever to emerge from an acoustic axe. From the old-school icons to the newgrass torch-carriers, these bluegrass shredders let their fingers do the talking.