BLKingsley

Hoboken, NJ

Recent

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    Smooth disco, house and R&B for a Saturday evening spent by a pool, drinking and dancing with friends and beautiful strangers.
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    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.
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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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    Rowdy three-chord rock from the latest buzz bands and the stalwarts of the indie scene. Crack two tall boys and go dance with that cute guy/girl.
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    Today's most popular electro house tracks from some of the world's hottest DJs.

Created

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    Anyone who lives in a big city knows we walk at a fast pace. We know where we're going and we know how to get there. Here are some songs to keep you moving as you blow by all the tourists.

60s

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    Say bonjour to French pop from the 1960s, also known as "ye-ye." This sexy, cosmopolitan sound rose to popularity with the mod movement that swept Europe and landed on American shores.
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    In the 1960s, gospel music met secular lyrics describing the black experience in America, and soul music was born. '60s soul singers demanded respect, begged for love, and told it like it was, changing popular music forever.
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    Perhaps the most important record label in history, Motown gave us a wealth of smooth and funky soul hits. From The Temptations to The Supremes to Marvin Gaye and beyond, these are the classic songs from Hitsville, U.S.A.
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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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    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.
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    From Liverpool to London and Cardiff to Cork, U.K. artists were all the rage during the British Invasion's mid-'60s peak. From raw rock & roll to parent-friendly pop, these acts brought Swinging London to the rest of the globe.
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    Starting in the the mid-1960s, even some of the grown-ups wanted to twist. Throw a stack of 45s on the hi-fi and frug to these classic soul, boogaloo, girl group, and exotica tunes.

Favorites

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    Light a fire under your ass and get moving with these propulsive, energetic songs from bands that have a keen sense of urgency.
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    Not simply songs about autumn, but alternative tunes that bear an autumnal vibe, from melancholy piano ballads to rustic folk, these songs will give you that falling-leaves-and-chilly-breeze feeling.
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    This playlist brings to mind autumn's greatest perk: sweater weather. Spend a cool, crisp day with friends and this earthy mix of easy-going rock from the '60s to today.

Party

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    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.
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    Rowdy three-chord rock from the latest buzz bands and the stalwarts of the indie scene. Crack two tall boys and go dance with that cute guy/girl.
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    From Dr. Dre and Timbaland to Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, these are the greatest modern hip-hop super-producers who create rap superstars and pump out hip-hop anthems.
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    Dance the night away to the stacked jukebox in a steamy dive bar on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
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    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.
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    With credible indie bands like Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, and The Black Keys licensing their songs for use on television, it's not selling out anymore.
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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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    String the Christmas lights, fill the cooler, and watch the sun set behind the city while partying with your friends on an idyllic rooftop as these new -- and timeless -- pop/rock songs fill the air.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Smooth disco, house and R&B for a Saturday evening spent by a pool, drinking and dancing with friends and beautiful strangers.
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    From the land of long nights and longer winters come these white-hot electro and indie dance pop bangers that'll melt even the most frozen of faces.
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    Everyone is Irish on March 17th. Put on your festive greens, surround yourself with friends, and sing along to this playlist of St. Patrick's day pub staples.
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    In the early 2010s, we've seen a new emergence of fun, upbeat pop music created by alternative-leaning artists. Enjoy some new songs about celebrating, dancing, and (often) being in love.
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    One of the greatest hip hop groups of all time, the Wu-Tang Clan has proved timeless and astonishingly prolific. This mix takes you straight to the slums of Shaolin, covering the work of Wu-Tang's core members, outsiders, and everything in between.
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    Today's most popular house tracks from some of the world's hottest DJs.
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    Got yourself a '69 Pontiac Trans Am with a 350 H.O. under the hood, a two-tone custom spray job and racing slicks out back? Blast these scuzzy, '70s-leaning rock anthems from your radio and taste the envy in the parking lot air.

Relax

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    Explore the ornate and beautiful era we call the baroque period. Hear the best tunes from 1600 to 1750 including masterworks by Bach, Vivaldi, and many more.
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    Whether you're studying for finals, organizing your desk, or filling out expense reports, these classical pieces provide the perfect musical accompaniment to help you get the job done. Now get to work!
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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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    Songs by indie artists that are strongly influenced by traditional roots rock, bluegrass, and country. Rootsy and rough around the edges.
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    These quiet, pensive tunes are perfect for an overcast day, either curled up at home or settled in at a cozy cafe.
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    Elliott Smith is one of indie rock's most celebrated singer-songwriters. Listen to songs by Smith as well as his greatest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
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    Radiohead are always tinkering, restlessly, with their strange yet soulful fusion of rock and electronica. Listen to songs from cited influences and indebted followers while getting a taste of the band's most recent setlists.

Walking

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    A panorama of indie rock artists that came into the spotlight in the emerging 21st Century.
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    In the 1990s, these bands revitalized and re-imagined the British tradition of tuneful, guitar driven pop. Listen to the best songs from the bands that inspired and pioneered the scene.
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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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    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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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the fall of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    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.
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    Rowdy three-chord rock from the latest buzz bands and the stalwarts of the indie scene. Crack two tall boys and go dance with that cute guy/girl.
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    Dance the night away to the stacked jukebox in a steamy dive bar on Manhattan's Lower East Side.
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    The members of Kings of Leon handpick their favorite songs and influences. Head over to http://facebook.com/KingsOfLeon to request songs!
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    Martin Scorsese is one of Hollywood’s greatest directors. Foremost amongst his many skills is his ability to blend memorable music with indelible images. Listen to a playlist featuring music and iconic scores from his classic films.
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    The soundtrack to a Wes Anderson film is always as memorable as the director's instantly recognizable visual style. Listen to every song featured in all of his films.
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    The best songs of 2011, as chosen by PrettyMuchAmazing.com.
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    The best songs released in 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Pitchfork.com
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    Like the blues music they're grounded in, The Black Keys possess both timelessness and staying power. Listen to the greatest songs from their influences -- including band favorites -- as well as those from their contemporaries and side projects.
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    XL Recordings is one of the world's premier indie labels. Listen to highlights from their impressive roster, which includes Adele, Vampire Weekend, The xx, Sigur Ros and more.

Workout

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    Light a fire under your ass and get moving with these propulsive, energetic songs from bands that have a keen sense of urgency.
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    These fun and upbeat songs from the alternative side of the pop music spectrum will keep you energized while you exercise.
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    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.
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    With credible indie bands like Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, and The Black Keys licensing their songs for use on television, it's not selling out anymore.
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    How do indie rockers fit into their skinny jeans? By hitting the treadmill with these uptempo, accessible indie jams.
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    NPR asked its listeners to vote for their favorite workout songs. Here's the eclectic -- and extensive -- list.
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    String the Christmas lights, fill the cooler, and watch the sun set behind the city while partying with your friends on an idyllic rooftop as these new -- and timeless -- pop/rock songs fill the air.