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.
In the early 2010s, we've seen a new emergence of fun, upbeat pop music created by alternative-leaning artists. Enjoy some new songs about celebrating, dancing, and (often) being in love.
Go shawty, it's your birthday! No need to wait in line at Tao, Pure, Lavo, or Marquee -- pop some bottles and drop it like it's hot with the hottest club bangers of the '00s.
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.
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.
Wake up to a touch of twang with these country tunes that'll coax you from your slumber with a Nashville nudge. These country gems have just enough kick to get your engine running.
If you're like Marnie, you're sleek, smart and sophisticated. You think "edgy" is just a synonym for "sloppy." Streamlined electro-pop with just enough cool is your scene.
Sometimes all you really need is an expansive indie soundtrack to provide some serious sonic uplift. This selection of indie pop, rock, and electro songs is ideal for making everything seem more important.
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.
In the early 2010s, we've seen a new emergence of fun, upbeat pop music created by alternative-leaning artists. Enjoy some new songs about celebrating, dancing, and (often) being in love.
Of the current crop of pop divas, Barbados-born Rihanna has proven to have one of the keenest ears for of-the-moment hits. Here are the best songs from Rihanna, her contemporaries, and the artists she's collaborated with.