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    A sinister and rhythmic undercurrent hums through New York City nights; these underground techno, disco, and rock songs throb with the same nervous energy.
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    Looking for a chilled-out take on that brain-splitting, wobbly bass? Liquid dubstep combines ambient soundscapes with beautiful melodies and, of course, visceral bass lines.
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    A mix of 30 songs to keep you sweating through my 30-minute workout http://laurenconrad.com/blog/post/shape-up-my-30-minute-workout
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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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    Shake off the winter doldrums and dance around to these upbeat and outrageously catchy indie pop tunes.

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    Sit back, relax, and drink the "electric kool-aid." This playlist offers up the best psychedelic music from the genre's most fruitfull decade, the 1960s. Far out, indeed.
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    Acclaimed film director and noted music enthusiast Danny Boyle directed the opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. A celebration of British culture through music, these are the songs he chose to soundtrack the event.
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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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    Drifting off to sleep to classical music can set the stage for amazing dreams. Enjoy these classical favorites for bedtime and nap time too!
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    Accessible indie tunes that should be the soundtrack for your favorite local coffee shop.
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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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    It wasn't all peace and love; feel the bad vibes of the psychedelic void with artists from the 1960s to now.
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    Characterized by its lush vocal harmonies, "doomph, doomph" bass lines, group snapping, and high falsetto, doo-wop was one of the most popular musical styles of the '50s and '60s.
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    The best relaxing, sleep-inducing songs for passing out and getting some zzzzzz's.
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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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    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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    Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.
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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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    Indie R&B -- or PBR&B to the glib -- combines dreamy, synth-based indie music with contemporary R&B beats. This lush new sound has been influencing underground and mainstream artists alike.
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    Songs by Kate Nash and similar artists
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    Looking for a chilled-out take on that brain-splitting, wobbly bass? Liquid dubstep combines ambient soundscapes with beautiful melodies and, of course, visceral bass lines.
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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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    Let the mistakes of last night melt away to the beautiful melodies of these soul-searching songs, from today and years past.
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    This playlist features mellow indie tunes that provide the perfect soundtrack for working, studying, or just plain old relaxing.
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    A sinister and rhythmic undercurrent hums through New York City nights; these underground techno, disco, and rock songs throb with the same nervous energy.
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    From the underground to your above ground; chill by the chlorine with your Ray Bans on and waste away the day with these sun-drenched indie tunes.
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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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    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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    If you're ready for some soothing sounds to lull you softly into slumberland, but your tastes run toward the alternative, here's a heaping helping of hushed tunes by indie favorites of yesterday and today.
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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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    Every great song that's been featured in Apple's TV spots and keynote addresses.
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    In honor of her single "Lights" hitting #5 on the Billboard Charts, Ellie Goulding put together this celebratory playlist of her favorite songs for summer. Download "Lights" here: http://smarturl.it/EllieLights
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    As the Grunge Age petered out, many expected Sub Pop acts began to disappear as well. But the label has thrived with a less noisy aesthetic incorporating dream pop, alt-folk, electronic and even country influences into its indie rock.
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    Surrounded by strip malls and cookie cutter houses, the 'burbs can be a real drag. Embrace the malaise with a mix of melancholy, ambient and washed out fuzz.
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    Shake off the winter doldrums and dance around to these upbeat and outrageously catchy indie pop tunes.
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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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    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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    Enjoy a thousand years of the most popular tunes in history; true classics forever, these melodies and music will never die.