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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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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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    This playlist tells the story of the King of Pop as it plays out on the dancefloor -- from his closest contemporaries in the late '70s disco scene to those who follow, bravely, in his mesmerizing footsteps.
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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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    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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    NPR asked it's listeners to vote for their favorite workout songs. Here's the eclectic -- and extensive -- list.
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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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    Amie Street lives on! Add songs that you discovered on Amie Street and help others discover new independent artists!
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    Warm, rootsy, acoustic music to get cozy with on Thanksgiving.
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    Not simply songs about autumn, but tunes that bear an autumnal vibe, from jazz to rock and beyond, giving you that falling-leaves-and-chilly-breeze feeling.
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    The most popular holiday songs of all time.
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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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    All your favorite carols and classic Christmas songs.
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    From the time Saint Nicholas saved the fishermen to today's celebrations, music has been our companion during the holiday season. Enjoy seasonal music sacred and secular, profound and popular.
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    Songs from artists performing at the eclectic, three-day Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, headlined by The Black Keys, Radiohead, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. http://coachella.com
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    Ever find yourself gently swaying in your booth at your favorite neighborhood coffee shop? One of these easygoing, acoustic-centered tunes may have been why.
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    Musician, artist, and writer, David Byrne has been publishing monthly playlists from his record collection on his website since 2005. Listen to all of his playlists here.
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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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    The perfect soundtrack of warm, acoustic songs handpicked for enjoying crisp autumn air, fall foliage, and hot apple cider.
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    All the best indie music!
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    Jazz interpretations of all your favorite Christmas standards.
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    On the hit TV series MTV Unplugged, rock stars performed acoustic versions of their hits that proved to be equally, if not more compelling than their original versions. Here are some of the best performances from this groundbreaking series.
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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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    Soulful renditions of your favorite Christmas songs performed by Motown artists.
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    With the onset of Prohibition, the country went dry and the party moved underground. Revisit American pop music's salad days, when ragtime was morphing into dixieland jazz and the first recordings of rural blues were being heard in major cities.
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    Can't wait for "Moonrise Kingdom," the sixth feature film from Wes Anderson? This playlist of songs from all of his films is sure to tide you over.
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    Songs from the best albums of 2011, as chosen by NPR.
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    NPR asked it's listeners to vote for their favorite workout songs. Here's the eclectic -- and extensive -- list.
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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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    The best songs released in 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of Pitchfork.com
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    Psychedelia is eternal. These contemporary indie artists explore altered states much like the lysergic explorers of the past.
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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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    Selections from the best albums of 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of SPIN Magazine and SPIN.com
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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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    The retro sounds of '60s soul music have made a comeback. These contemporary artists are updating classic soul sounds for the 21st century.
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    A polished form of Rock & Roll that fell somewhere between traditional Pop and R&B, the sound of Girl Groups was one of the most popular genres of the early 1960s.
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    During the 1058 days between Jan. 14, 1967 (the Human Be-In) and Dec. 6, 1969 (Altamont), rock became the voice of a generation. This fertile period yielded more iconic songs than ever before or since.
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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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    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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