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    Just because you're a mom, it doesn't mean you have to give up on new music. This playlist was carefully compiled to keep young moms hip to the cool stuff; it's an eclectic mix of genres, but it's all new and it's all good.
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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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    Ever watch TV and ask yourself "what song is that?" Here are all the songs by upcoming, emerging artists whose music is reaching a wider audience through TV commercials and other ad placements.
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    Every great song that's been featured in Apple's TV spots and keynote addresses.
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    A panorama of indie rock bands that came into the spotlight in the emerging 21st Century.

90's alt

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    One of the most important and popular developments in rock history, the alternative sounds of grunge and Britpop ruled the airwaves in the 1990s. Get out your flannel shirt and listen to these essential '90s alt-rock songs.
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    The mid-1990s brought about the end of the grunge heyday, but many of its key players have continued performing in various incarnations. This selection of songs presents many of them, along with a number of their notable followers.
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    Songs by Alice In Chains and similar artists
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    Despite the prominence of malaise-infused genres like grunge, the '90s yielded a glut of shamelessly fun-loving, crowd-pleasing hits. Here's our salute to the '90s songs that made us feel so good.
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    Songs by Mad Season and similar artists
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    Songs by Nirvana and similar artists
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    Songs by Pearl Jam and similar artists

Alt

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

Classic Rock

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    The most essential classic rock hits from the late '60s through the early '70s. Long hair, epic guitar solos, and singers who graduated from frontman school with honors.

favorites

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    Classic 12-inch singles from the 1990s featuring hot remixes of pop hits, extended R&B workouts, and soulful house classics.
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    Sometimes more memorable than the films themselves, these alt rock soundtrack songs captured the 1990s in all its flannel-clad glory.
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    Just because you're a mom, it doesn't mean you have to give up on new music. This playlist was carefully compiled to keep young moms hip to the cool stuff; it's an eclectic mix of genres, but it's all new and it's all good.
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    Hard-edged, grungy, and melancholy -- while also thoughtful, sentimental and melodic -- these cuts from alternative bands in the '90s and '00s reveal the shared sonic influences (and penchants for loud outbursts) of their creators.
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    Songs by Fleet Foxes and similar artists
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    The '90s weren't just flannel and cynicism. Enjoy these fun, positive grunge-era tunes.
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    You found the perfect recipe on your favorite food blog and bought the fresh ingredients; now all you need is the right selection of hip and danceable indie pop music. This playlist will impress your friends and help you craft an incredible meal.
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    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.
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    Wish upon a star with popular artists and Broadway legends performing their own versions of everyone's Disney favorites. Fun for the whole family!
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    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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    Parents and their preschoolers will love this collection of songs from their favorite PBS, Nick Jr., and Disney shows.
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    In honor of the release of Kidz Bop 23, we've put together this playlist of fun, kid-friendly pop songs sung by today's teen idols and child stars. Download Kidz Bop 23 here: http://bit.ly/kb23itunes
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    The best songs featured in animated movies, from Rio to Aladdin to the Little Mermaid and more.
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    Your personal hero fights the daily scourge of villains and monsters, so here's a soundtrack for high adventure and rescue from the ages of 2 to 7.
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    The Beatles are arguably the most important group in the history of recorded music. This playlist features essential songs by The Beatles, solo recordings by individual members, as well covers from their friends and indebted followers.
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    Checkout the lineup from Virgin Mobile's annual FreeFest, held at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD 9/10/11!

Favorites

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    Remember those CD compilations of popular '90s alt-rock radio hits that used to be advertised on late-night cable TV? Relive those days with this playlist of popular '90s mid-tempo hits.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '90s.
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    A panorama of indie rock bands that came into the spotlight in the emerging 21st Century.
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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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    A playlist that sounds like a beautifully haunting shade of blue. Like a dramatic, unconventional, and artistic kind of melancholy. Like a stiff drink in a dim place.
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    A champion of pop art and the original manager of The Velvet Underground, Andy Warhol left an indelible impression on American pop culture. Listen to songs from the musicians who congregated at The Factory during the '60s and '70s.
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    If you thought your favorite '90s alt rockers were gone then you were mistaken. Listen to the return of the flannel-flaunting hitmakers who are attempting to be restored to the glory of the grunge years.
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    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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    Armed with shimmering tambourines, twangy guitars, chanting vocals, and the occasional handclap, these nostalgic indie ensembles evoke memories of long nights under big skies.
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    Listen to great songs from every artist who performed at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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    Listen to great songs from every band who performed at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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    Accessible indie tunes that should be the soundtrack for your favorite local coffee shop.
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    Family travel can be a zoo! A good ride needs a good soundtrack; you can tame those savage beasts and still entertain the adults in the car with this playful mix of good ol' songs to sing the journey away.
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    Songs by some of the best female indie pop singers.
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    The hit TV show Grey's Anatomy is known for featuring great songs and breaking new artists. These are songs from all seven seasons.
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    A key ingredient in iconic songs and a dubious influence on the lives of many artists, heroin's impact on popular music is undeniable.
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    Cool tunes from the golden age of pre-punk classic rock, 1965-'76, featuring deep tracks from the era's superstars as well as definitive songs from cult heroes and oddballs. Vintage doesn't have to mean old-fashioned.
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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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    Songs for play, songs for learning, songs of fun for your little ones. (Bonus: won't cause parents to gnash their teeth in irritation!)
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    On the hit TV series MTV Unplugged, rock stars performed acoustic versions of their hits that proved to be equally, if not more compelling than their original versions. Here are some of the best performances from this groundbreaking series.
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    With the rise of alternative rock and the artistic maturity of hip-hop, MTV found itself at the dawn of its second golden age. Relive the '90s without all the commercials.
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    Mom-friendly tunes from classic rockers and newer artists. Nothing too loud or outrageous: you get enough of that in your day as it is.
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    In honor of Cameron Crowe's newest film, "We Bought A Zoo," we put together this playlist of songs from films he's written, produced and/or directed. Get the DVD here: http://bit.ly/GUn5rj
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    Whether they've released music or are gearing up for a debut, these buzzworthy indie bands and singer-songwriters are poised to take their careers to the next level in the coming months.
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    Listen to songs by all the artists performing at the 2011 Outside Lands Festival taking place on August 12th-14th in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, CA.
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    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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    Contemporary pop-rock ('90s to today), focusing on female vocalists and sensitive guys. Contemplative and emotional yet SFW (Safe for Work).
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    Re-live the thrill of your favorite shock-tastic horror movies with these screech-worthy songs from your favorite '90s fright fests. Put on your ghost face mask, channel Jennifer Love Hewitt, and never, ever say "I'll be right back."
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    Every great song that's been featured in Apple's TV spots and keynote addresses.
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    Every kid needs to grow up with great music. These are the classic songs you should sing with (and to) your kids.
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    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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    Happy, energetic, and fun, this eclectic mix will pull you out of your winter hibernation and put a spring in your step.
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    Before grunge entered mainstream consciousness in the early 1990s, it was a vibrant, restless rock scene rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Get on your flannels, ripped jeans and Docs and head back.
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    For two decades, the Pacific Northwest has been a hotbed for budding indie talent. From Elliott Smith to The Shins, here are the artists that emerged from the rain and the fog.
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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.
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    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.

indie :)

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    Songs by all of the indie bands in the SXSW 2011 lineup.