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    Listen to the most popular Christmas songs in America right now, as determined by Billboard's Hot Holiday Song Chart.
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    Yup, there’s rap for Christmas too. Deck the club with this eclectic mix of new and old Xmas jams.
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    Did Adele turn you on to the current soul-revival scene or the older artists who inspired her? Get deeper into these soulful, sometimes danceable songs by Adele's peers and those who came before them.
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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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    Warm, rootsy, acoustic music to get cozy with on Thanksgiving.

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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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    The best relaxing, sleep-inducing songs for passing out and getting some zzzzzz's.

Favorites

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    This playlist takes you back to an idyllic '70s pool party where the bathing suits were as small as the sunglasses were big; Stealers Wheel was blasting out of the poolside AM and funky disco gems were spinning inside on the HiFi.
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    This playlist tells the story of the King of Pop as it plays out on the dancefloor -- from his closest contemporaries in the late '70s disco scene to those who follow, bravely, in his mesmerizing footsteps.
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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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    Strictly the grooviest soul and funk tracks from the blaxploitation era of the '70s. Think pimps, macks, ghetto street life and big ol' Cadillacs.
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    This one's all about the ivories, featuring the classic piano-led jazz trios and quartets of the 1950s and '60s, from post-bop to the birth of the modern era.
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    Tailor-made for a summertime block party, this collection of rap classics is also perfect for relaxing by the pool or cruising top-down in a convertible. Play it loud.
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    Bhangra is a lively, percussive form of folk music and harvest dance from the Indian state of Punjab. Bhangra has enjoyed a surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as a fusion with genres such as hip-hop and reggae.
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    Bollywood, India's Hindi film industry, is known for its colorful song and dance numbers. Here is a collection of hit songs from Bollywood films from the past decade.
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    You may have dumped me, but I still have my Moog. Classic synth pop from the '80s to today, all detailing the down side to love.
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    Known for its distinctive vintage sound and house band, Daptone Records has become one of the world's premier independent record labels. Listen to highlights of the best soul, funk, gospel and afrobeat released by this Brooklyn-based label.
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    In the 1970s a new genre of music emerged from Nigeria called afrobeat. Created by the legendary bandleader Fela Kuti, afrobeat combined funk, jazz and psychedelic rock with West African highlife music and politically-charged lyrics.
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    This station features the rawest, most essential funk jams with deep bass grooves, tight drumming, and downright dirty horn parts. The perfect soundtrack for tearing the roof off that sucka!
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    Whether they're jamming on extended improvisational solos, combining unlikely genres, or playing songs backwards, jam bands make innovative, risky, and unclassifiable music that'll never sound the same way twice.
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    Born in Trinidad and raised in Queens, Nicki Minaj has stormed the charts with her double-take inducing talent. Here's every song that features Nicki Minaj, as well as the best from her own catalog.
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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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    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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    How do indie rockers fit into their skinny jeans? By hitting the treadmill with these uptempo, accessible indie jams.
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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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    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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    What Les Paul was to the electric guitar, Robert Moog was to the synthesizer. Listen these trailblazing electronic tracks from the '60s to early-'80s, created primarily with the modular synthesizers he helped pioneer.
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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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    Folk and folk-like tunes from both sides of the pond that evoke a forest setting.
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    Coined in the early '90s, neo-soul describes the fusion of soul and contemporary R&B. While following the tradition of classic soul, neo-soul artists frequently incorporate elements of jazz, funk and hip hop into their music.
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    Early rap hits from the days when all a rapper needed was two turntables and a microphone.
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    The best songs to keep you going while you raise your heart rate, pump iron, and sweat it out!
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    A bunch of songs produced by Yeezy from the last decade.
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    Born of the '90s DIY scene in the Pacific Northwest, the riot grrrl movement features bands that combine aggressive vocals and empowering lyrics with thrashing punk instrumentals.
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    Nothing helps a blue mood like hearing from someone who knows just how you feel. From the sensitive singer-songwriters of the early '70s to the gloomy indie rockers of today, this is the perfect playlist when you're in the mood to mope.
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    Go deeper into the chilly beauty, imagination and melancholy that's at the heart of Justin Vernon's music. Explore his influences, contemporaries and several of the artists Vernon (aka Bon Iver) has collaborated with.
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    In memory of the life of Levon Helm (1940-2012), this playlist explores the country- and blues-flavored roots rock of The Band. Each recording on this playlist features a performance by Robbie, Rick, Richard, Garth or Levon.
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    Listen to the most popular electronic dance tracks in America as determined by Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart.
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    Like to dance, but need a break from today's pop hits? With nothing too obvious and nothing too obscure, this playlist of classic soul, funky pop, and danceable rock songs is an epic party waiting to happen.
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    Party music. Big, loud, nasty, sweaty, party music from the 2000s.
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    Salsa at its most upbeat, featuring artists who came to prominence during the initial salsa explosion in the late 1960s and '70s. ¡Azúcar!
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    Contemporary Jamaican music was born when young musicians began covering and reinterpreting the American R&B songs they heard on the radio. Listen to these classic Motown, soul, and rock songs, transformed by reggae's unmistakable upstroke rhythm.

Playlists

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    A new brand of country music emerged in the '70s that sought to bring raw honky tonk emotion and authenticity back to the genre, which had become increasingly pop-oriented. These are the outlaw country songs that mattered.
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    Whether they're redefining their own songs or taking a cheeky crack at a popular favorite, artists love to perform without the aid of electricity. Check out some acoustic covers of popular rock songs throughout the years.
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    Whether it's an artist redefining their own song or someone taking a cheeky crack at a popular favorite, artists love to perform without the aid of electricity. Check out these stripped-down and unplugged renditions of pop songs.
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    Alt-country is country and honky-tonk music with alternative and punk rock influences. Unlike the contemporary Nashville sound, alt-country is gritty, raw, and rough around the edges.
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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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    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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    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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    An introduction to classical solo piano music, featuring the best recordings of the most important works.
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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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    All of the DJ-friendly 12" releases from DFA Records, the taste-making NYC record label most responsible for reminding all the indie "rock kids" that dancing can be, you know, kinda fun.
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    Bluegrass is a genre of country music that emerged from Appalachia in the 1940s as a faster, more complex take on traditional string band music. Listen to the songs that have helped define this rich, and surprisingly diverse, musical tradition.
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    Celebrate Gay Pride with these LGBT anthems.
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    Covering songs -- or entire albums -- is a long standing tradition amongst jam bands. This playlist collects the greatest recorded covers by some of the best jam bands, past and present.
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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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    Clear, concise and creative solo piano recordings that evoke a contemplative and, at times, nocturnal feeling. Perfect for late night unwinding.
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    Songs from films written, produced and/or directed by Quentin Tarantino: film auteur and legendary music geek.
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    The best songs released in 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Pitchfork.com
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    Some of today's catchiest indie rock combines the sweet harmonies of '50s and '60s pop with the rough energy of early garage rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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    The solo piano piece is music at its most contemplative. Enjoy these works from the classical, romantic and modern eras in any setting that calls for the quiet intimacy of the pianist and his or her instrument.
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    All country music orbits Johnny Cash. This playlist includes songs by his greatest influences, his closest contemporaries, his indebted followers, and The Man In Black himself. http://johnnycash.com/
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    With three albums and a handful of dance singles, LCD Soundsystem -- James Murphy's pet-project turned stellar live band -- deflected the trajectory of popular indie music in the '00s towards a visceral blend of classic NYC dance and rock music.
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    A collection of the greatest Western movies scores, from Hollywood's Golden Age to the Spaghetti Westerns of the '60s, and even some from modern-day classics.