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    The bookwormish appeal of twee pop meets the bookwormish appeal of studying for your exams. Get into your cardigan and black-rimmed glasses for these twee classics from the late '80s to the present.
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    Explore the current wave of scuzzy, lo-fi rockers, with a smattering of old-school classics of the style.
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    As both a musician and a recording engineer (he refuses to use the word "producer"), Steve Albini's raw, aggressive sound has helped shape indie rock since the 1980s. Dive into the surprisingly varied set of artists Albini has recorded over the decades.
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    Whether you're feeling world weary, lovelorn or just plain apathetic, the snail's-speed tempos and relentlessly downbeat lyrics of sadcore provide the perfect soundtrack for staying in bed around the clock.
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    Hazy, soothing pop songs that'll make you feel like you're having the best dream ever.

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    The best songs from the groups that pioneered that ultra-cool surfer sound. Guitar-heavy and full of reverb, these tunes are perfect for strapping your board to the roof of your woodie and cruising to the beach.
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    Light a fire under your ass and get moving with these propulsive, energetic songs from bands that have a keen sense of urgency.
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    There's always been more to summertime music than bubble gum pop; this playlist recalls the bad-ass hits that dominated alternative rock and rap radio during the summers of the '90s. Experience the impetuous and edgy side of summer with these throwbacks.
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    Bouncy, jangly, and upbeat songs from classic soul to '80s alternative and today's indie rock. Break through the mid-afternoon lul.
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    Revolutionary stateside developments in techno, house and hip-hop led to the evolutionary hybrids of UK and European electronica. Discover the artists who paved the way for the genre's explosive popularity in the late 1990s.
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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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    A varied mix of smooth downtempo grooves and sunny pop handpicked for sitting by the ocean with a refreshing beverage.
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    From ska-influenced Two-Tone party starters to covers by legendary blues rockers, Jamaica has been a source of inspiration for rock and pop artists since the early '70s.
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    Get pumped up while maintaining your focus with these tunes that Con Bro Chill recommends for absolute lax perfection.
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    A genre that originated in Eastern Europe, electro-swing combines the classic swing sounds of the 1930s with house and electronic beats. This'll get your body moving, big daddy.
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    Wherever your dance party may be, we will transport you and your friends to the City of Light with these French electro and tech house dancefloor fillers.
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    For the last decade, Brooklyn has been to hipsters what San Francisco was to hippies. From lo-fi noise to electro-dance to old-school soul to ironically glammed-up rock, Brooklyn has something for everyone.
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    Since 2007, Elbow frontman, Guy Garvey has hosted his own BBC radio show. Listen to all the songs he's spun on "Guy Garvey's Finest Hour."
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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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    '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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    The border crossing, culture bending, style- shifting sound of today's Latin music.
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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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    This playlist features artists who've managed to maintain their indie street-cred while being signed to a major label.
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    It's mambo time with the best of the Cuban big band era. Explore the music that inspired dancemania in Havana and around the world.
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    As the '80s became the '90s, Manchester's lively, drug-fueled music scene smashed together dance music and psychedelia with wild-eyed glee. Recall the acts that peaked during 1989's New Summer of Love, as well as the bands that book-ended the era.
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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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    Have you ever found yourself muttering "These kids today..." while listening to the radio? Stave off incipient fogeydom at any age by listening to these young artists who use the sounds of the '60s, '70s and '80s as their jumping-off point.
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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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    Songs by My Bloody Valentine and similar artists
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    New wave, post-punk, synth pop, proto-goth, new romantic, mod and ska revival cuts from 1978-1984. No disco.
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    One of the most eclectic sub-genres in rock music, new wave features the punk-influenced, synth-dominated sound that defined pop music in the early 1980s.
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    The period when disco begat house music remains a deep well of inspiration for DJs and producers of dance music. Boogie to the best hip-shakers from new artists who draw from the sounds of New York and Chicago nightlife in the early-'80s.
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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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    The 100 best albums of the '70s, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Pitchfork.com
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    Hendrix may have said "You'll never hear surf music again," but he was wrong. Surf's reverb and twang has been an essential influence on the punk, new wave and indie eras, not to mention those acts that took surf itself into modern times.
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    In 2002, the editors of Rolling Stone magazine picked the 50 "coolest" albums of all time; here are the best cuts from those albums.
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    Reggae's uptempo predecessors are the focus of this playlist spanning ska, sound systems, bluebeat and rocksteady.
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    It wasn't all about grunge at the birth of The Alternative Era. Some artists took from the rich history of elegantly-constructed pop and made their own indie-minded version of sophistication.
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    Throw on your sunglasses and melt into a lawnchair with these heady chillwave and synth pop grooves.
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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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    A Julliard-trained pianist, Nina Simone was as comfortable with Broadway standards as she was with African polyrhythmic rave-ups. Here are the best songs from her influences and contemporaries and the songs she covered with her unmistakable voice. http://ninasimone.com
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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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    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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    Whether you're in love, excited for a big breakfast, or just happy to be alive, you woke up with a smile on your face and plan on keeping it. Let these feel-good songs from the '60s and '70s be your morning soundtrack.