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    Folk and folk-like tunes from both sides of the pond that evoke a forest setting.
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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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    In the '00s, Swedes Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg produced hits for stars like Britney Spears. Today, they're the songwriting duo behind Miike Snow. Listen to tracks from Miike Snow and artists who share the band's icy blend of rock and dance pop.
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    From the Marcy projects to a Tribeca penthouse, Sean Carter's life is a classic rags-to-riches American Dream story, self-chronicled by one of the most verbally dexterous voices in history of music.
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    In honor of the debut of their new single "Straw Hat," Songza's Artist of the Month, The Ceremonies, have handpicked this diverse array of jangling, bouncing tunes that will help you outrun and outsmart the big bad wolf. TheCeremonies.com

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    Ambient, melancholic trip-hop and IDM that evokes the feeling of being stranded in a large airport late at night.
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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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    A varied mix of smooth downtempo grooves and sunny pop handpicked for sitting by the ocean with a refreshing beverage.
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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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    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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    Explore this producer-focused style of hip hop, a combination of rap and electronica.
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    London-based Ninja Tune Records is an independent electronic and hip hop label. Listen to a playlist highlighting the eclectic range of its catalog.
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    Listen to highlights from Los Angeles-based independent record label Plug Research, which specializes in dark, funky electronica with hints of soul and hip hop.
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    Think of these progressive instrumentals as the ultimate "temp tracks" -- that is, the music used during the editing phase of a film production to set the mood for a scene. Great for budding indie filmmakers and soundtrack enthusiasts.

Some Place Called Home

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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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    Like Vinyasa, this playlist is both flowing and dynamic; some songs function to clear the mind while others work to energize the body. The focus here is on left-of-center acoustic and electronic songs.
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    Listen to upbeat world music that will transport you and your guests around the globe.
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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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    Listen to songs featured on Matthew Weiner's hit TV show, Mad Men.
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    Your mornings need a soundtrack. This is music for taking it easy with a newspaper and a big cup of coffee.
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    Herbie Hancock is one of the most creatively restless and prolific artists in jazz history. He's presented here in phases ranging from post-bop to electronic pop, alongside many of his influences and contemporaries.
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    Enjoy a thousand years of the most popular tunes in history; true classics forever, these melodies and music will never die.
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    Tie a sweater around your neck and set sail for the high seas with these smoother than smooth yacht rock classics.