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    Soundtrack your rooftop, outdoor patio, or backyard party with these new, energetic indie rock songs.
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    Known for its distinctive vintage sound and house band, Daptone Records has become one of the world's premier independent record labels. Listen to highlights of the best soul, funk, gospel and afrobeat released by this Brooklyn-based label.
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    T-Bone Burnett is an award-winning producer, musician, and songwriter. Best known for producing the acclaimed O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, Burnett is an expert in vintage sounds and instruments.
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    The most essential songs of 2011, as chosen by the editors and contributors of the pop culture blog, criticalmob.com.
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    These quiet, pensive tunes are perfect for an overcast afternoon, either curled up at home or settled in at a cozy cafe.

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    Don't fight it, feel it! 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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    A new brand of country music emerged in the '70s that sought to bring raw honky tonk emotion and authenticity back to the genre, which had become increasingly pop-oriented. These are the outlaw country songs that mattered.
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    According to AOL.com, these are the worst songs of all time. Admittedly, we have a soft spot for a lot of these songs, but some of them are truly bad.
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    This playlist of mostly acoustic, guitar-based songs is perfect for long, relaxing nights in your bedroom. By yourself, or with someone special, listen to this until the sun rises.
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    From outlaw adventures to tales of romantic woe, these vintage country tunes each have their own story to tell.
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    Kids love the adventure, depth and whimsy of classical music. It inspires their imaginations and helps give them an understanding of history. Make the concert hall a magical place for kids of all ages!
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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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    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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    Known for its distinctive vintage sound and house band, Daptone Records has become one of the world's premier independent record labels. Listen to highlights of the best soul, funk, gospel and afrobeat released by this Brooklyn-based label.
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    One of rock journalism's favorite buzzwords comes to life in songs that echo Dylan's various phases lyrically and/or vocally. Explore Bob's influence on his generations of disciples, from the folk-rock era to today's modern troubadours.
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    Family travel can be a zoo! A good ride needs a good soundtrack; you can tame those savage beasts and still entertain the adults in the car with this playful mix of good ol' songs to sing the journey away.
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    Updated weekly, these are the most recent songs posted on the tastemaking music blog, gorillavsbear.net
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    Selections from Gorilla vs. Bear's favorite releases of 2011. See the full list at http://gorillavsbear.net
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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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    Classic country drinkin' songs, from the old school (Hank Williams, Webb Pierce) to the new crew (Blake Shelton, Jerrod Niemann).
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    These cute, warm and fuzzy tracks are perfect for a Valentine's Day date. Romance that twee girl or hipster boy you met in the used vinyl section at your indie record store with these heartfelt tunes.
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    Get intimate with these lushly arranged records full of artful elegance -- from idiosyncratic alt-pop to moody soul and cool, classy balladry.
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    Celebrate the return of one of television's best shows with this playlist of every song to be featured on the hit series.
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    Folk and folk-like tunes from both sides of the pond that evoke a forest setting.
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    Songs from films written, produced and/or directed by Quentin Tarantino, a legendary music geek.
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    Songs from the best albums of 2011, as chosen by NPR.
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    One of the very best radio programs of any kind, NPR's All Songs Considered recognizes great new music you won't find on the charts. This playlist is composed of songs featured on the show in recent weeks. Visit All Songs Considered here: http://n.pr/dcHPKp
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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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    Songs that have been recently designated "Best New Music: by Pitchfork.com
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    Parents and their preschoolers will love this collection of songs from their favorite PBS, Nick Jr., and Disney shows.
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    T-Bone Burnett is an award-winning producer, musician, and songwriter. Best known for producing the acclaimed O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack, Burnett is an expert in vintage sounds and instruments.
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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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    The best songs featured in animated movies, from Rio to Aladdin to the Little Mermaid and more.
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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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    All country music orbits Johnny Cash. This playlist includes songs by his greatest influences, his closest contemporaries, his indebted followers, and The Man In Black himself.
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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 key tracks from today's most popular Americana albums, as measured by the Americana Music Association's weekly airplay chart.
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    Enjoy these predominantly acoustic, unplugged songs with a distinctly wintry feel. Imagine yourself snowed-in on a winter day, sitting by the fireplace with little to do but reflect.

Huh?

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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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    A summer playlist from DJ/producer Danger Mouse.
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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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    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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    From Black Flag to Daniel Johnston, this playlist showcases some of the artists who influenced the short but incendiary career of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
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    Maverick country artists who changed the game in Nashville, from Tom T. Hall to Steve Earle.
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    Tunes that are ideal for both kids and playful adults by your favorite folk, jazz, country and rock performers. No Wiggles or Barney here, folks!

Indie

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    4AD Records is known for breaking some of today's most critically-acclaimed independent artists, including Bon Iver, St. Vincent, The National, and Deerhunter. This playlist features songs released on the label since 2000.
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    Alt-country is country and honky-tonk music with alternative and punk rock influences. Unlike the contemporary Nashville sound, alt-country is gritty, raw, and rough around the edges.
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    Drawing on influences from traditional folk, psychedelia, and elsewhere, freak folk was born out of the "New Weird America" cultural movement in the mid-2000s. Listen to the sounds inspiring a new generation of hippies and expanding the definition of folk music.
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    Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.
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    Irrelevant Bees (http://bit.ly/yExhSn) is the Tumblr blog of Khalym Schell, an NYC-based DJ with a reputation for trafficking in stylish music. Compiled from posted songs, this playlist moves effortlessly through '60s soul b-sides, chillwave jams, obscure covers & more.
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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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    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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    Go deeper into the chilly beauty, imagination and melancholy that's at the heart of Justin Vernon's music. Explore his influences, contemporaries and several of the artists Vernon (aka Bon Iver) has collaborated with.
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    These songs were made famous by other artists, but the original recordings were pretty darn good.
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    A retrospective of Chicago's legendary Chess Records, America's greatest blues label. Chess was the home of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Etta James, Little Walter, and many more.
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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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    Life can't all be thrash. Enjoy the more relaxed side of post-2000 pop-punk artists, with slower tempos and acoustic guitars for those mellow moments.
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    A disturbed sibling of traditional folk ballads, murder ballads detail the motivation, execution, and aftermath of killings.
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    The very best songs produced by Danger Mouse, one of Esquire magazine's seventy-five most influential people of the 21st century.
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    These quiet, pensive tunes are perfect for an overcast afternoon, either curled up at home or settled in at a cozy cafe.
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    A collection of classics and lesser-known gems from the beginning of rock & roll, with an emphasis on country-leaning "hillbilly rock," or rockabilly
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    Happy, energetic, and fun, this eclectic mix will pull you out of your winter hibernation and put a spring in your step.
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    Celebrate the release of Jack White's new album Blunderbuss (http://bit.ly/Io5JGE) with this playlist, featuring the best of the White Stripes, his side projects, artists on his Third Man Records label, and other collaborations.