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    After a hot summer day in the city, seek refuge on a rooftop and welcome the evening air with these hazy indie cuts.
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    An epic collection of today's most spine-tingling, ear-drum-bursting, and mind-blowing dance pop hits. If you're not having fun now, you're just too old.
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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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    The mighty Metallica has never been shy about acknowledging influences and favorite contemporaries. Explore the band's metal, punk and hard rock roots..
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    TELUS has carefully selected this mix of new indie hits, bringing you the fresh sounds of today’s best emerging artists. www.TELUS.com

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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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    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 first wave of punk bands in Britain produced some of the fastest, hardest, and grittiest rock music the world had ever heard. Hold on and get ready for "anarchy in the U.K."
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    Dance your '80s-loving ass off!
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '80s.
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    The hardest partying, most indulgent '80s rock stars were at their best when they showed their sensitive side. These hit love songs feature the dramatic choruses, passionate vocals, wailing guitar solos, and epic drum fills that defined an era.
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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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    Starting in the early-mid '90, hip hop took on dramatic changes in sound as gangster rap and rich, soulful production became the dominant styles. These are the classic club anthems from that era.
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    Tap into your teenage angst with classic songs from the '90s era of pop punk.
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    Ambient, melancholic trip-hop and IDM that evokes the feeling of being stranded in a large airport late at night.
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    You've got some reading you're ready to dive into, but you want to keep some music moving through the air. Here's an awesome array of ambient cuts perfect for putting a pillow of sound around your ears but subtle enough to avoid any distractions.
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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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    Some of the punk bands on the teen-friendly Warped/Bamboozle circuit proudly acknowledge their Christian faith in their music. Testify from the pit!
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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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    Bob Dylan is one of the greatest songwriters of all time and these are the greatest covers of his work.
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    The most essential songs of 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of the pop culture blog, criticalmob.com.
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    Hypnotic breaks and pensive soundscapes from today's greatest electronica artists: the perfect soundtrack for reading, working, or just relaxing.
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    Here are the most epic scores in modern cinema. Filled with sweeping string sections and thunderous percussion, this is the perfect playlist for saving the world, preparing for battle, or staring up in awe at something miraculous.
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    These massive dubstep tracks will make you want to dance until you drop.
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    Get yourself the eye of the tiger by psyching up with this set of rousing late-'70s and '80s cocky rock hits.
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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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    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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    Here's some hard rock motivation to maintain that rock-hard body.
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    '80s movies had the best music. If you need songs for a motivational montage, a wild party, or romantic kiss, these songs provide the perfect soundtrack for an '80s nostalgia trip.
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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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    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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    The E Street Band and The Asbury Jukes perfected the Jersey Shore Sound, but this playlist features all the classic Jersey rock songs, from the Four Seasons to Bon Jovi.
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    In the '00s, Swedes Christian Karlsson and Pontus Winnberg produced hits for stars like Britney Spears. Today, they're the songwriting duo behind Miike Snow. Listen to tracks from Miike Snow and artists who share the band's icy blend of rock and dance pop.
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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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    Unleash your inner daredevil with these songs from MTV's Jackass television series and films.
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    This playlist features artists who've managed to maintain their indie street-cred while being signed to a major label.
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    These are the greatest songs to workout to, as determined by the editors of Men's Health magazine. http://www.menshealth.com/
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    Michael Jackson's influence on music was overarching. On this playlist, various artists pay tribute to the King of Pop.
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    Songs by Mormon Tabernacle Choir and similar artists
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    Featuring songs from modern surf movies such as "Innersection," "Leave a Message," and "High Five," this playlist will get you in the mood to rip.
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    Following in the steps of George Jones and Merle Haggard, neotraditional (and "new traditional") country artists of the '80s and '90s tried to take the genre back to its roots -- and get plenty of radio play while they were at it.
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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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    Punk may not be known for its sentimentality, but these tunes would leave Sid and Nancy swooning. So grab your partner by the studded dog collar and bask in punk-rock puppy love.
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    Songs by all of the indie bands in the SXSW 2011 lineup.
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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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    Get ready to be seduced by the smoky voices of these female vocalists from throughout the decades. This mix of jazz, blues, indie and acoustic soul will put you in the mood to relax and unwind.
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    The American punk underground spawned some of the most creative, fiery and fiercely independent bands of the 1980s. Listen to the groups that paved the way for grunge, emo and pop-punk's commercial ascent in the 1990s.
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    The greatest 12-inch and club mixes from the 1980s' best new wave, synth-pop, dance and rock artists. Explore the '80s one foot at a time!
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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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    Imagine the sun breaking through the clouds as you float down an empty two-lane road; this is the soundtrack to that perfect moment.
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    Lynyrd Skynyrd is the definitive American Southern Rock band. Listen to essential songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd as well as their greatest influences and contemporaries.
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    Sonny Moore, or Skrillex, to his legions of fans, is the most charismatic and divisive name in the festival-circuit, dubstep scene. Here are some of "Skrill's" favorite tracks, as well as the best from his own catalog and those of his closest contemporaries.
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    Calling all creepers and fiend-chasers. This roundup of psychobilly and horror punk is sure to have you on your worst behavior.
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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.
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    Wondering where you should be on Saturday night? Gather your friends and let this mix of indie dance music be your party guide to a memorable night.
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    During the 1980s and '90s, D.C. was the place to be for hardcore. Enjoy the finest bands from that time and place, as well as their latter-day incarnations that branched out in different sonic directions.