Moods: Nocturnal

The Definitive Slow Jam Collection.

Classic sounding, sometimes sentimental, and a still a little drunk, these nocturnal rock ballads are the perfect nightcap to a long day of sex, drugs, and rock & roll.

Need the perfect soundtrack to accompany your late night drives? Look no further than this mix of dreamy, propulsive electronica that blends introspection with the rushing pulse of the highway.

The world is your runway; strut to the beat of these deep and sultry electronic rhythms from some of today's most fashionable artists and DJs.

Trip-Hop began in the mid-1990s when England's hip hop and house scenes converged to create a unique hybrid of downtempo electronic music.

Delve into the quiet, ballad-oriented side of Miles Davis, along with a wide selection of the contemplative moods of members of his classic 1950s and '60s bands. Get mellow with Miles.

Starting in the late 1940s, a new, more cerebral and mellower response to bebop became one of the dominant strains in jazz. Enjoy the birth, maturation and continuation of cool jazz, with an emphasis on ballads.

This brooding set of synth-pop features acts ranging from Tubeway Army to LCD Soundsystem.

Explore the techno scene based in Germany's capital, a hotbed of electronic experimentation since the 1970s.

Enjoy the low, thudding bass of chill dubstep, the perfect soundtrack for relaxing nights.

An eclectic mix of sultry soul and funk throughout the years that sounds best in the midnight hour.

The Soundtrack To The Movie That Is Your Life. Cinematic Sh*t For Everyday Moments.

Nocturnal and textural electronica for long nights. By yourself, or with someone special, listen to this until the sun rises.

This playlist of mostly acoustic, guitar-based songs is perfect for long, relaxing nights in your bedroom. By yourself, or with someone special, listen to this until the sun rises.

The 1990s yielded the most memorable slow jams of all time. This playlist is dedicated to the ballads and anthems that defined a decade of R&B.

Building upon the wealth of '90s R&B artists who perfected the modern slow jam, R&B artists in the '00s added their own synthetic flourishes to rhythms that bluntly force you to get down.

Explore this producer-focused style of hip hop, a combination of rap and electronica.

Get intimate with these lushly arranged records full of artful elegance -- from idiosyncratic alt-pop to moody soul and cool, classy balladry.

All of the DJ-friendly 12" releases from DFA Records, the taste-making NYC record primarily responsible for reminding all the "rock kids" that dancing can be, you know, kinda fun.

Various artists cover songs in the repertoire of the charismatic and prolific composer/pianist/bandleader Duke Ellington, one of the most revered figures in jazz history.

UK sophisti-pop featuring either glossy '80s-style production or an overt American soul and jazz influence.

The dance and disco music from the late 1970s thru mid '80s that defined the house sound of Chicago.

The most important, influential, and definitive house recordings of all-time.

A Julliard-trained pianist, Nina Simone was as comfortable with Broadway standards as she was with African polyrhythmic rave-ups. Here are the best songs from her influences and contemporaries, as well as the songs she covered with her unmistakable voice.

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

Inspired by pioneering DJs, leftfield disco, and the spacier side of synth-driven music, modern-day disco producers slow down the BPMs and explore hypnotic, psychedelic moods that move both the mind and the body.

When the midnight hour comes, the blues turns its attention to love lost, love won, and everything in between. From vintage acoustic Delta blues to swaggering modern electric blues rock, hear the blues after midnight.

Sinatra's artistry is so all-encompassing you could easily spend your entire life listening to no one else. But even the most fanatical Frank lovers might want to mix it up once in a while, so here's a batch of vocalists bound to appeal to admirers of Ol' Blue Eyes.

The best in romantic soul and R&B, from the Motown era through the quiet storm years to today's neo-soul superstars. Turn out the lights...or don't.

This playlist covers all the bases of love. From Motown classics to Rat Pack standards to '80s R&B sexiness to contemporary hits, these are essential love songs.

At the end of the relationship, sometimes you just want to wallow. These classic lost-love ballads from the 1980s are the perfect soundtrack to a good cry.

Settle into the hip, cool lounge of a trendy European hotel with these stylish tunes. Order a cocktail and let the evening take you away.