Rob

San Diego
Five foot ten from my head to the ground
http://twitter.com/rparky

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    Jimmy Buffet 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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    Shake off the winter doldrums and dance around to these upbeat and outrageously catchy indie pop tunes.
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    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.
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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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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Winter of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.

My Favorites

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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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    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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    This epic playlist features a thousand essential recordings that every person with an ear should hear. Suffice it to say, this playlist has a bit of everything.
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    Songs by all of the 2012 Grammy nominees.
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    The best songs of 2011, as chosen by the editors of Amazon. Download the full list at http://amazon.com/mp3
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    Listen to the 100 most popular songs in the world as determined by data from Amazon, iTunes, YouTube, VEVO, Pandora, Clear Channel, Myspace, Facebook, Yahoo, AOL and many, many others.
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    The most popular songs of the year, across all genres, as ranked by Billboard chart placements.
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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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    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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    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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    Some songs just sound like summertime. Hold up your lighter and groove to these essential warm-weather classic rock jams.
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    Songs from artists performing at the eclectic three-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, headlined by Kanye West, Arcade Fire, and Kings of Leon.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Winter of 2011. You won't hear these songs on the radio.
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    Highlights from the critically-acclaimed albums released in the Winter of 2012. Updated weekly with brand new music that you won't hear on the radio.
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    All of the DJ-friendly 12" releases from DFA Records, the taste-making NYC record primarily responsible for reminding all the "rock kids" that dancing can be, you know, kinda fun.
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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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    All the best indie music!
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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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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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    Here's a look inside the sprawling record collection of LCD Soundsystem mastermind and DJ, James Murphy. Part history of post-punk, part disco dance-party, and entirely entertaining.
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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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    Gear up for the 20th anniversary of Chicago's premier music festival with songs from 2011's most buzzworthy artists: Coldplay, Two Door Cinema Club, Ellie Goulding, Fitz & The Tantrums, Lord Huron, Naked and Famous and Patrick Stump just to name a few.
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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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    Jimmy Buffet 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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    Songs by Mumford & Sons and similar artists
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    Songs from the best albums of 2011, as chosen by NPR.
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    "A scattering of music that meant something to me, some of which may be weird, personal, unimportant, or not-for-everyone." Nitsuh Abebe, NYMag
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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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    Steven Paul Jobs (1955 - 2011) was the visionary co-founder of Apple. Enjoy the artists the iPod-inventor himself put on his own iPod. (Source: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson)
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    As the '90s became the '00s, indie artists began doing the unthinkable: embracing and creating dance music. Here's some of the best indie dance from the past decade.
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    The best songs released in 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Pitchfork.com
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    Some of today's sunniest indie rock is heavily influenced by the classic sounds of '50s and '60s pop and surf rock. Listen to songs by new artists who put their own twist on those vintage sounds.
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    The 50 best albums of 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Rolling Stone Magazine.
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    Songs by all of the indie bands in the SXSW 2011 lineup.
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    Whether on a road trip or partying with with friends, this playlist includes songs that just about everyone can belt out, off-key, at the top of their lungs. Everybody now!
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    A sunny, nostalgia-drenched playlist packed with memorable hits from the ska-punk of Sublime and Reel Big Fish to the pop-rock of No Doubt and Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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    The term "indie" may conjure up thoughts of a scrappy aesthetic, but as these exceptional acts prove, there's plenty of room for a more refined sound as well.
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    Songs from Stereogum's favorite albums released in 2011, "the year music learned to float." Stereogum.com
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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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    In 2009, critics at the UK newspaper The Guardian compiled a list of 1000 songs everyone must hear. This playlist is comprised of those songs and has a distinctly British flavour.
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    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.
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    Celebrate the release of One Direction's new album Up All Night (http://bit.ly/IEHdly) with this playlist, featuring One Direction, The Wanted, and tracks produced by the same teams responsible for propelling these lads into the mainstream.
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    In 2005, rock legend Tom Petty began hosting "Tom Petty's Buried Treasure," an XM radio show featuring favorite tracks from his personal record collection. The "treasures" on this mix include songs from garage to soul to blues.
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    Some songs just have a certain je ne sais quoi; when you hear them you start skipping down a crowded public street. Embarrassing? Absolutely. Will you care? Not likely.
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    It's Wednesday and you were late for your morning meeting. You're exhausted but you still need to go grocery shopping after work. Songza feels your pain. This upbeat playlist will make the rest of your week go by in no time.

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