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    Ease into a mellow, contemplative mood with these serene jazz instrumentals from some of the leading lights of the 1950s and '60s jazz scene.
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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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    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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    Looking to relax, but not get so mellow your book will fall out of your hands? Check out these piano-centric small group jazz instrumentals, heavy on the standards and ballads.
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    Funky rhythm & blues punctuated by sleazy guitar bursts; a playlist celebrating loose morals and unchaste pursuits.

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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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    Pop music made waves across the globe in the 1960s, from the teen-friendly ye-ye sounds of France to the politically-charged Tropicalia of Brazil. Enjoy these classic female-fronted tracks, including several covers of English-language pop hits.
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    Been done dirty by a no-good lover? Fixin' to do something rotten? Vent your frustrations with this sexy, cathartic mix of blues licks and whiskey-soaked rock from today's finest and the legends who inspired them.
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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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    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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    Warm instrumentation and funky breakbeats acquire a stylish electronic sheen thanks to these artists and producers who put their own twist on vintage cool.
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    Starting in the late 1940s, a new, more cerebral and mellower response to bebop became one of the dominant strains in jazz. Enjoy the birth, maturation and continuation of cool jazz, with an emphasis on ballads.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in 2012.
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    A summer playlist from DJ/producer Danger Mouse.
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    This hybrid genre formed in the '80s when artists from the hip hop and electronic dance music worlds (both burgeoning scenes at the time) began adopting each others' styles and use of primitive synthesizers.
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    This lively and fun collection of indie and Americana music will keep you clapping, stomping and smiling.
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    A unique selection of stirring laments, sobering reflections, affecting pleas, and chilling whispers that can depress and uplift concurrently.
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    Hip·ster Hop (noun): 1. What you get when you pair an MC with progressive, often synth-heavy production. 2. The solution for bridging the musical gap between the indie kids and the hip hop heads at your next party.
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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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    How do indie rockers fit into their skinny jeans? By hitting the treadmill with these uptempo, accessible indie jams.
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    Irrelevant Bees (http://bit.ly/yExhSn) is the Tumblr blog of Khalym Schell, an NYC-based DJ with a reputation for trafficking in stylish music. Compiled from posted songs, this playlist moves effortlessly through '60s soul b-sides, chillwave jams, obscure covers & more.
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    Mind if we spice up your Eggs Benedict? How about another Bloody Mary? Enjoy these jazz inspirations to help you waste the afternoon away.
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    Whether you're trying to go that extra mile on the treadmill or on the dancefloor, these epic remixes of familiar pop hits will get your blood pumping and your legs moving.
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    Kick off New Year's Eve with these upbeat, swingin' jazz tunes -- the perfect accompaniment to a stiff drink and good conversation.
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    The best crowd-pleasing celebration and party songs to help ring in the new year.
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    Songs that have been recently designated "Best New Music" by Pitchfork.com
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    Listen to the best songs of 2012, as selected by the writers and contributors of Pitchfork.com.
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    Serrated synth blasts from the bands/DJs who blend the raucous instrumentation of punk and disco with the noisy euphoria of techno and acid house -- decadence at its sweatiest.
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    Every great song that's been featured in Apple's TV spots and keynote addresses.
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    2012 was a great year for music and a great year for The Playlist Generation. Here are some of our favorite tracks from the past year, some of which were overlooked and others you may have heard--but probably not on the radio! Let us know what you think at http://facebook.com/playlistgen
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    Whether you're kicking back for a beach vacation or just wish you were, these are the tunes to put you in that sand-between-your-toes mood, with an emphasis on sun-soaked vibes and island grooves.
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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, party music.
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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.

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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.