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    Enjoy the low, thudding bass of chill dubstep, the perfect soundtrack for relaxing nights.
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    Get acquainted with a multitude of bass-heavy Brits. Explore over two decades' worth of UK dance music subgenres, from classic drum'n'bass to the recent emergence of dubstep.
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    Dub, a sub-genre of reggae, was popularized by King Tubby in the early '70s. A sound engineer by trade, "Tubbs" pressed alternate mixes of reggae tracks by dropping out vocals, adding ripples of reverb and pushing the boundaries of sonic space.
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    Underground artists creating music based on vintage '80s video game sounds are creeping into the mainstream. Hear some of the best alongside old-school synthesists that inspired them and a handful of bigger names who have explored this playful sound.
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    Spooky female vocals over southern-rap-influenced electronic music distinguish this playlist, with plenty of noise-pop, chiptune, and hip hop mixed in for good measure. It’s purple lipstick music to read Jezebel to.

Blues

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    Beck, Mayall, Clapton... all the best!
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    The British blues boom, from its purist mid-'60s beginnings to the early '70s, when a new breed of bands brought a harder edge to England's take on U.S. blues and R&B.
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    Songs by Corinne Bailey Rae and similar artists
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    This playlist includes all of the early Texas blues pioneers, some of whom were the first to play the blues with an electric guitar.
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    Classic female blues singers from the 1920s through the '50s, from the lowdown dirty Beale Street blues to the sanctified gospel of the storefront churches.
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    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.
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    Home to The Swampers, one of the greatest house bands in American R&B history, Muscle Shoals Studio in Alabama remains the go-to destination for artists seeking that iconic, soulful sound. These are the essential songs recorded there.
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    With the onset of Prohibition, the country went dry and the party moved underground. Revisit American pop music's salad days, when ragtime was morphing into dixieland jazz and the first recordings of rural blues were being heard in major cities.
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    During the one-thousand and fifty-eight days between the Human Be-In (January 14, 1967) and the Altamont Speedway Festival (December 6, 1969), rock became the voice of a generation. This fertile period yielded more iconic songs than ever before or since.
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    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 and the songs she covered with her unmistakable voice. http://ninasimone.com

Calming

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    This playlist is the cure to a long, hard day at work; real music that's really relaxing.
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    Nocturnal and textural electronica for long nights spent by yourself or with someone special. Listen to this until the sun rises.
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    Tired? Angry? Need some peace of mind? Put down whatever you're doing and enjoy some relaxing and inspiring musical moments at a nice slow tempo.
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    A look at the minimalist approach to composing music, with works ranging from modern classical to japanese new age.
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    Hypnotic breaks and pensive soundscapes from today's greatest electronica artists: the perfect soundtrack for reading, working, or just relaxing.
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    The best relaxing, sleep-inducing songs for passing out and getting some zzzzzz's.
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    Songs by Jean Michel Jarre and similar artists
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    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.
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    Like Vinyasa, these songs are both flowing and dynamic; some songs clear the mind while others energize the body. Relax and focus with these soothing New Age songs and instrumentals.
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    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 here, from all the key figures in the scene that celebrated itself.
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    Boozy rock, cool synth pop, and some nocturnal melodrama for stumbling home at 4:00 a.m.
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    This is a station for ambient music.

Christmas

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    my own station
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    The decorations are set and the toddies are spiced, but a Christmas party isn't complete without a classic, and classy, soundtrack. Listen to the lush arrangements and sonorous voices of the iconic post-war crooners who set the standard for holiday music.
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    From the time Saint Nicholas saved the fishermen to today's celebrations, music has been our companion during the holiday season. Enjoy seasonal music sacred and secular, profound and popular.
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    A fine collection of holiday favorites and traditional pieces for the classical aficionado. From solo guitar to full orchestra, no vocals, just pure musical joy. Happy Holidays!
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    Jazz interpretations of all your favorite Christmas standards.
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    jazz music for the holiday season.
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    When you need a break from all the usual renditions of the same old holiday songs, cozy up to these indie-minded Yuletide tunes.

DATA

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    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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    Low-tempo indie tunes perfect to take your mind off being cramped up in coach, whether you're trying to fall asleep or just get into a zen-like zone.
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    Relaxation. Meditation. Inspiration. Let this eclectic mix of soothing and melodic bass music calm your body and stimulate your mind. Enjoy the scenic path down the rabbit hole.
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    Listen to this dark, atmospheric mix of electronic and R&B rhythms from underground artists and popular superstars.
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    Take a break from the dancefloor and enjoy these trippy, atmospheric tracks made for the chillout room. Cool down and relax with no distracting lyrics or vocals.
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    Electro/indie-pop from the last decade -- all backed by killer synth -- that's sure to get your toes tapping. Toto, we aren't in the '80s anymore.
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    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.
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    Get intimate with these lushly arranged records (idiosyncratic alt-pop, moody soul, classy balladry) full of artful elegance.
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    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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    As a freshman, Derek Smith left college to focus on music production full-time. Today, as Pretty Lights, Smith runs his own record label and is headlining festivals around the country. Listen to the best tracks from Pretty Lights, his contemporaries and label mates.
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Favorites

My Favorites

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    Revolutionary stateside developments in techno, house and hip-hop led to the evolutionary hybrids of UK and European electronica. Discover the artists who paved the way for the genre's explosive popularity in the late 1990s.
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    Songs by Martina Topley-Bird and similar artists
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    A nice, relaxed dinner party needs a nice, relaxed soundtrack. Enjoy the best female jazz singers from the '40s to today, singing standards and forgotten favorites. Pass the wine, please.
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    Stevie Ray Vaughan was one of the most talented and influential blues guitar players of all time. This playlist features songs by his greatest influences, his closest contemporaries, his indebted followers, and Stevie Ray himself. http://srvofficial.com
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    Songs by Thievery Corporation and similar artists
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    Songs by William Orbit and similar artists

new stuff to hear

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    The playlist from the most creative and interesting party you've ever been to; a liberating mix of cool, uptempo, and non-traditional party music from many eras and many corners of the world.
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    Songs by Gotan Project and similar artists
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    Songs by James Blake and similar artists
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Playlists for Home

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    Settle in with the quieter side of jazz. Wind down and drift off to the relaxing sounds of post-bop, cool, modern and contemporary jazz, perfect for those mellow late-night hours.
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Playlists for Work

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    Enjoy the low, thudding bass of chill dubstep, the perfect soundtrack for relaxing nights.
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    Need an electronic pick-me-up? This collection of uplifting trance anthems should do the trick in no time.
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    Late night public transit has a way of setting the perfect stage for dark entrancing music with salacious undertones and plenty of bass. Transcend the cacophony.
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    In an industry dominated by a few A-list composers, these artists and their dramatic, modern film scores stand at the vanguard; cool and provocative music from cool and provocative films.
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    Songs by Tricky and similar artists
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    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.

Rest Relax Meditate Sleep

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    This is the sound of your life at its most dramatic; cinematic music that will elevate your everyday moments.
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The Grand Tour

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    UK sophisti-pop featuring either glossy '80s-style production or an overt American soul and jazz influence.
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    A varied mix of smooth downtempo grooves and sunny pop handpicked for sitting by the ocean with a refreshing beverage.
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    Since its birth in the Bronx, hip hop has been interpreted in various ways by different cultures around the globe. See what happens when hip hop crosses the pond with this mix of the best French hip hop.
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    A journey through the history of France's vibrant electronic music scene; from the early pioneers inspired by "musique concrète" to today's chillout masters.
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    From the sumptuous '50s through the swinging '60s to the funky, sexy '70s, European soundtrack composers were at the cutting edge of film music. Explore this sometimes campy, often beautiful musical world, where the music was often better than the movies.