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    In honor of the debut of their new single "Straw Hat," Songza's Artist of the Month, The Ceremonies, have handpicked this diverse array of jangling, bouncing tunes that will help you outrun and outsmart the big bad wolf. TheCeremonies.com
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    Alleviate all your stress with these soothing, mellow hits from today's biggest artists and most promising newcomers. These gentle pop tunes will transport you to a peaceful place.
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    Accessible indie tunes that should be the soundtrack for your favorite local coffee shop.
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    The Doors were one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Listen to essential songs by The Doors (and their members' side projects), their greatest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
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    The most essential classic rock hits from the late '60s through the early '70s. Long hair, epic guitar solos, and singers who graduated from frontman school with honors.

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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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    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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    Grab the one you love and re-live the last dance of your '70s prom over and over again.
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    Born from post-punk and new wave influences, college rock describes the brand of alternative rock that dominated college radio playlists in the 1980s, before alternative rock went mainstream with the grunge movement in the 1990s.
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    All your favorite one-hit wonders from the '80s.
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    Soothing doesn't have to mean boring. Expand your musical horizons while unwinding at the end of a long day with this wide-ranging set of acoustic guitar tunes.
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    Hailing from the worlds of folk, rock, country, blues, and beyond, these acoustic guitar instrumentals are organic enough to keep from jarring your focus, but they've got enough forward motion to motivate your mind.
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    Tonight, celebrate your love with these smash love ballads of the '80s. From quiet-storm crooners to power ballad rockers, each of these hit tunes will make you want to be with your beloved. Shoulder pads and hairspray optional.
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    The editors of Amazon.com compiled a genre-spanning list of the 100 most romantic albums of all time. So, uncork that bottle of red and grab two glasses; this playlist will go on all evening and late into the night.
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    The best stadium-ready modern rock songs have several key ingredients: a soft intro, a slow build to the chorus, and then a gratifying, transcendent melody backed by ethereal guitars and a driving rhythm section.
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    Songs by Band Of Horses and similar artists
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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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    Songs by Camila and similar artists
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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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    Revisit the finest holiday pop hits of the 1980s and '90s with this set of Yuletide tunes by the era's biggest chart-topping artists.
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    Bright, sunny, catchy pop tunes from the '70s, '80s, '90s and early '00s; it's the most fun way to start your day.
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    These are the songs that take classic rock to another level: forgotten B-sides and sprawling deep cuts from the most iconic rock acts of the '60s and '70s.
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    The most essential classic rock hits from the late '60s through the early '70s. Long hair, epic guitar solos, and singers who graduated from frontman school with honors.
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    Listen to great songs from every band who performed at the 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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    Listen to great songs from every band performing at this year's Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival in Indio, California.
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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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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Spring of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Summer of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the winter of 2013. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    Listen to the catchiest, most hook-laden dance songs from the past decade.
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    A collection of rock's hardest-hitting classics, get ready to whip out your air guitar and let it rip!
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    The music you need to get your holiday party started, Latin style. From the sacred to the secular, the festive to the contemplative, here's the best of Latin America's Christmas traditions, con salsa.
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    Songs by some of the best female indie pop singers.
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    Songs by Fleet Foxes and similar artists
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    Songs by Fleetwood Mac and similar artists
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    Updated weekly, these are the most recent songs posted on the tastemaking music blog, gorillavsbear.net
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    Sometimes it takes a grown man to make a grown man cry. These songs, all by great male artists, take guys to their emotional zeniths.
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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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    Since 1958, Billboard's Hot 100 chart has been America's barometer of song popularity across all genres. This playlist includes the most recent additions to the Hot 100.
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    African "desert blues" is just about the biggest sound in world music circles today. Blending western forms with African soul, plus a healthy dose of amplification, it's a hypnotic sound that speaks hauntingly of the place and its people.
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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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    Today's new-school dream poppers, new wavers and synth-lovers are keeping the spirit of the '80s alive. Relive the neon decade for the first time.
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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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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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    An eclectic mix of slow and sultry songs to set the mood for intimate moments.
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    Classic sounding, and sometimes sentimental, these nocturnal rock ballads are the perfect nightcap after a long day of sex, drugs, and rock & roll.
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    Whether you're lounging in a hammock or soaking up rays on a summer afternoon, this eclectic mix will help you reach your full potential for relaxation.
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    Songs by Los Pasteles Verdes and similar artists
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    Songs by M83 and similar artists
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    On August 1, 1981, MTV ushered in the sounds and looks that defined the '80s. Listen to the songs -- and remember the videos -- from MTV's first golden age, 1981-1990.
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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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    This playlist features artists who've managed to maintain their indie street-cred while being signed to a major label.
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    Jimmy Buffett is more than a singer/songwriter, he's a state of mind. Put on your flip-flops and embrace your inner Parrothead with this beach-ready mix of Jimmy's hits, friends, influences and tributes.
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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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    Your mornings need a soundtrack. This is music for taking it easy with a newspaper and a big cup of coffee.
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    Listen to songs performed at the 1967 The Monterey Pop Festival, a three-day concert that featured the first major American performances of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and The Who.
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    Whether they've released music or are gearing up for a debut, these buzzworthy indie bands and singer-songwriters are poised to take their careers to the next level in the coming months.
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    Songs by Noah & The Whale and similar artists
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    Of Monsters and Men and related artists/songs.
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    In honor of the debut of their new single "Straw Hat," Songza's Artist of the Month, The Ceremonies, have handpicked this diverse array of jangling, bouncing tunes that will help you outrun and outsmart the big bad wolf. TheCeremonies.com
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    Driving the up the Pacific Coast Highway with the wind in your hair? Wish you were? Let this collection of bright and peppy indie pop songs be the soundtrack for your journey on California 1.
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    Park your T-Bird under the stars on a cool summer night with that special someone and get romantic with the best love ballads from the mid-'50s to early '60s. Just remember to get home before curfew.
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    Songs by Passion Pit and similar artists
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    The Playlist Generation guides you on a relaxing, ambient journey with an eclectic mix of the finest chill out tracks both past and present. Stay in touch with the world renowned music curators: http://facebook.com/playlistgen and ThePlaylistGeneration.com
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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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    Let the greatest vocalists in pop sweep you off your feet and serenade you with these perfectly composed love songs.
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    Step back to the age of big hair and even bigger hooks. Enjoy these 80 classic pop-rock hits of the neon decade, every single one of them a Top 10 chart smash.
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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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    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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    In 2004, Rolling Stone published their list of the greatest songs of all time. Here they are.
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    Great music sometimes only requires one great guitarist. A great melody in beautiful harmony with six strings can be as powerful as a full orchestra. Enjoy these classic guitar works, perfect for an intimate dinner party for two.
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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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    Songs by Silversun Pickups and similar artists
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    This British teen drama wasn't always about drugs and nightclubs; explore the music from the series' more introspective scenes of love and loss.
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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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    Melt away the stress of your day with the best soft and soothing pop songs from the '90s through today. Relax and unwind with these gentle hits.
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    Sometimes playful and sometimes soothing, these pop artists aim for a more sophisticated and classic sound at Christmastime. Make some hot cocoa, put on your favorite Christmas sweater, and relax by the fire with today's most talented vocalists.
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    Every kid needs to grow up with great music. These are the classic songs you should sing with (and to) your kids.
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    Make any moment mellower with the classic soft rock hits of the '70s and '80s. These tender love songs, passionate hits, and beautiful ballads will set your mind at ease.
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    One of the oldest instruments still in common use, the classical guitar first found its home in Spain. The Spanish guitar is the voice of an entire musical world, and to this day is still a distinctive sound in rhythm and character.
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    Songs by Tatiana and similar artists
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    Listen to songs by Mumford & Sons and other artists who achieve the same mix of twangy upbeat rhythms and melancholy resonance.
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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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    During the one-thousand and fifty-eight days between the Human Be-In (January 14, 1967) and the Altamont Speedway Festival (December 6, 1969), rock became the voice of a generation. This fertile period yielded more iconic songs than ever before or since.
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    Everyone with a soft spot for singer/songwriters knows their Troubadour History 101, filled with songsmiths from previous generations, but here's where you'll find the best of the current crop of artists committed to the crafting of thoughtful tunes.
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    Modern female songwriters inspired by the off-kilter vocal and sonic sensibilities of music maverick Kate Bush.
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    Kick off your shoes and twist the night away to infectiously upbeat songs everyone knows by heart: the most fun rock, soul, and doo wop cuts from the '50s and '60s.
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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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    Listen to essential songs by The Only Band That Matters (and its members' side projects) as well as their greatest influences, contemporaries, and followers.
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    The Doors were one of the most influential rock bands of all time. Listen to essential songs by The Doors (and their members' side projects), their greatest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
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    Often described as "glam rock meets hip hop," anthemic power pop trio fun. (sic) combine the vocal histrionics of Freddie Mercury with the pomp and stomp of Kanye West's recent output. Listen to these hard-charging songs from the band's influences and contemporaries.
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    Musical styles come and go, but some songs will always sound great. This collection of upbeat pop and rock songs from the '60s, '70s and '80s is perfect for the workday or the weekend.
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    Acoustic folk-pop by male singer-songwriters with breathy vocals.
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    Listen to the most popular pop songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.
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    Listen to the most popular rock songs in America as determined by the Billboard charts.
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    Alleviate all your stress with these soothing, mellow hits from today's biggest artists and most promising newcomers. These gentle pop tunes will transport you to a peaceful place.
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    Take a trip from Haight on down to Sunset with these acoustic-centric songs by California artists from the late '60s and early '70s. Singer-songwriter, folk rock, country rock, soft rock. Lots of harmony, and plenty of mellow.
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    Alt-rock has traveled quite a distance since the days of grunge. Explore the best of today's alt-rock with these fun, energetic contemporary songs.
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    Listen to the best recordings from the most influential female jazz musicians of all time.
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    Set the controls for a trip around the globe filtered through the mixing desks of world music's top music crossover artists. The mash-up of electronic and pop elements with world flavors takes you around the world within a single song.
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    Songs by Yndio and similar artists
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    Songs by Zoe and similar artists
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    Listen to today's best-selling alternative songs, straight from the charts of the world's biggest music store.
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    Listen to today's best-selling songs, straight from the charts of the world's biggest music store. http://bit.ly/JLmtqw
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