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    Punk rock was born in New York City, but by the late '70s the genre's infectious primitivism had reached cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, where bands began playing a tougher, thrashier style of punk.
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    Fierce tracks from the thrash/speed-metal heyday of the 1980s and early '90s.
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    Born of the '90s DIY scene in the Pacific Northwest, the riot grrrl movement features bands that combine aggressive vocals and lyrics with thrashing punk instrumentals.
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    Songs that have been recently designated "Best New Music: by Pitchfork.com
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    The mighty Metallica has never been shy about acknowledging its influences and favorite contemporaries. This playlist explores the band's metal, punk and hard rock roots, as well as some of their favored contemporaries.

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    The first wave of punk bands in Britain produced some of the fastest, hardest, and grittiest rock music the world had ever heard. Hold on and get ready for "anarchy in the U.K."
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    New York City is the birthplace of punk rock, and like the city that birthed it, the punk rock scene in the late 70s was diverse, contentious, noisy and unlike any other in the world. This is the sound of CBGB's and Max's Kansas City.
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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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    Born from post-punk and new wave influences, college rock describes the brand of alternative rock that dominated college radio playlists in the 1980s, before alternative rock went mainstream with the grunge movement in the 1990s.
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    A panorama of rock & roll artists that came into the spotlight in the emerging 21st Century.
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    Ambient, melancholic trip-hop and IDM that evokes the feeling of being stranded in a large airport late at night.
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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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    All of the vintage records sampled by the visionary '90s hip hop collective.
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    Low-tempo indie tunes perfect to take your mind off being cramped up in coach, whether you're trying to fall asleep or just get into a zen-like zone.
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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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    These are the women who wander freely through the worlds of folk, country, bluegrass, and other Americana styles, stirring up a sound that evokes an evening spent watching the sun go down on a rural back porch.
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    Wham bam, thank you ma'am! Glossy and raucous tunes from the 1970s glam-rock era, from both leading lights and also-rans of the glitter scene.
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    A varied mix of smooth downtempo and electronic grooves handpicked for sitting by the ocean with a refreshing beverage.
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    Nocturnal and textural electronica for long nights. By yourself, or with someone special, listen to this until the sun rises.
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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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    What if you could listen to Bob Dylan's record collection? This is probably the closest you'll ever get. All songs taken from Dylan's XM radio show, "Theme Time Radio Hour." (Also, this station is a work in progress.)
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    Enjoy the low, thudding bass of chill dubstep, the perfect soundtrack for relaxing nights.
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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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    From outlaw adventures to tales of romantic woe, these vintage country tunes each have their own story to tell.
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    Accessible indie tunes that should be the soundtrack for your favorite local coffee shop.
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    Already own everything The Beatles have ever recorded? Listen to other artists' renditions of your favorite Beatles songs!
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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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    A summer playlist from DJ/producer Danger Mouse.
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    This brooding set of synth-pop features acts ranging from Tubeway Army to LCD Soundsystem.
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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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    Delicious Vinyl is the original west coast label from the golden age of hip-hop. From Young MC to J Dilla to The Brand New Heavies, Delicious Vinyl was on the forefront of rap and R&B and continues releasing great tracks from artist like Illa J, Chop Black and Frank Nitt.
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    Highlights from the Domino Recording Company catalog. Founded in 1993, Domino has gained a reputation for consistently releasing influential, critically-acclaimed and accessible independent music.
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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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    Punk rock was born in New York City, but by the late '70s the genre's infectious primitivism had reached cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, where bands began playing a tougher, thrashier style of punk.
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    These massive dubstep tracks will make you want to dance until you drop.
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    Ever since the early days of hip hop, DJs have been innovative manipulators of turntables. This playlist features highlights of "turntablism," including expert scratching, beat juggling, phasing, and spinbacking.
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    Songs by some of the best female indie pop singers.
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    Here's a playlist compiled by Girl Talk mastermind Gregg Gillis, featuring songs you "want to listen to while hanging out on your porch all afternoon."
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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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    Post-punk artists who felt the funk, from both the U.S. (Liquid Liquid) and the U.K. (Gang of Four).
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    Songs by all of the best up-and-coming electro-dance artists performing as part of the 2011 HARD Summer Music Festival.
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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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    Cold, skittish electronica from witch house to post-dubstep with beautifully brooding synthpop sprinkled into the mix.
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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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    Sweet, romantic indie songs that provide the perfect soundtrack for a make out session.
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    Light, upbeat indie pop to help you start your day.
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    With credible indie bands like Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend, and The Black Keys licensing their songs for use on Television, it's not selling out anymore.
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    How do indie rockers fit into their skinny jeans? By hitting the treadmill with these uptempo, accessible indie jams.
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    Atmospheric and ambient, this is the sound of hip hop producers left to their own devices. Without any vocal assists from rappers, the results are innovative, expressive, and sometimes more than a little trippy.
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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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    Krautrock is the British label given to the crop of German bands to emerge in the late '60 - the first generation born into post-war Germany. What united these artist wasn't a singular style, but a shared frustration and willingness to experiment.
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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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    A journey through the history of France's vibrant electronic music scene; from the early pioneers inspired by "musique concrète" to today's chillout masters.
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    Explore this producer-focused style of hip hop, a combination of rap and electronica.
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    Fuzzy, noisy, primal rock where passion is paramount has existed almost as long as rock itself. Explore the history of lo-fi from the garage-psych '60s through the post-punk '70s and the DIY '90s until today.
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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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    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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    Listen to female rockers from the punk era to today's indie girl-crushes who use smarts, speed and sex appeal to get their point across.
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    Not all electro acts aim for the dance floor. Explore the low-key, laid-back side of the style though these well-known names and under-the-radar indie acts.
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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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    From Sabbath to Isis, a mix of heavy bands with influences and appreciation beyond the insular metal scene.
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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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    Explore the current wave of scuzzy, lo-fi rockers, with a smattering of old-school classics of the style.
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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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    Pop, dance and electronica from Scandinavia. Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Finland represent!
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    Early rap hits from the days when all a rapper needed was two turntables and a microphone.
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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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    This is the funky, abrasive, and distinctive sound of downtown NYC's various post-punk scenes of the late '70s and early '80s.
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    Songs that have been recently designated "Best New Music: by Pitchfork.com
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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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    Turn the bass way up for this collection of funky tracks by legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla.
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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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    Garage rock and other hard-rocking songs from the '60s and early '70s that helped pave the way for The Ramones, The Sex Pistols, and other early punk rock bands.
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    Since 2007, members of Radiohead have been writing about their favorite music on the blog "Dead Air Space." Listen to Thom, Johnny, Colin, Ed and Phil's favorite songs here.
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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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    When indie rock fans feel the urge to switch up their sound and listen to a blast of hip-hop music, these are the rappers and the anthems they inevitably turn to.
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    Fierce tracks from the thrash/speed-metal heyday of the 1980s and early '90s.
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    Born of the '90s DIY scene in the Pacific Northwest, the riot grrrl movement features bands that combine aggressive vocals and lyrics with thrashing punk instrumentals.
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    From the land of long nights and longer winters come these white-hot electro and indie dance pop bangers that'll melt even the most frozen of faces.
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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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    Part of the BUST Magazine-reading, DIY crafty set? Looking to sit and chat with the girls and a couple bottles of wine? Put a bird on it with this indie-grrl playlist.
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    Summery, fun, and jangly lo-fi pop. Grab some friends, pack some munchies, and lie on the grass and watch clouds for hours.
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    As the Grunge Age petered out, many expected Sub Pop Records to disappear as well. But the label has thrived with a less noisy aesthetic incorporating dream pop, alt-folk, electronic and even country influences into its indie rock.
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    The American punk underground spawned some of the most creative, fiery and fiercely independent bands of the 1980s. Listen to the groups that paved the way for grunge, emo and pop-punk's commercial ascent in the 1990s.
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    The Beatles are arguably the most important group in the history of recorded music. This playlist features essential songs by The Beatles, solo recordings by individual members, as well covers from their friends and indebted followers.
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    Embracing all things melancholy, these post-punk acts unabashedly reveled in the morbid and the miserable. Return to the time before goth became just another uniform choice for aspiring teenage rebels.
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    Modern female songwriters inspired by the off-kilter vocal and sonic sensibilities of music maverick Kate Bush.
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    The mighty Metallica has never been shy about acknowledging its influences and favorite contemporaries. This playlist explores the band's metal, punk and hard rock roots, as well as some of their favored contemporaries.
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    Elliott Smith is one of indie rock's most celebrated singer-songwriters. Listen to songs by Smith as well as his greatest influences, closest contemporaries, and indebted followers.
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    Listen to essential songs by Iggy & The Stooges as well as their greatest influences, contemporaries, and followers.
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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.
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    Celebrate John Lennon's musical legacy with these covers and tribute songs.
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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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    During the 1990s, the unconventional indie side of the alt-rock boom thrived even as the fortunes of more accessible acts waxed and waned. Guitar-heavy, smart, and often slightly strange, this sound is exemplified by Pavement and its peers.
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    In their 30 years together, R.E.M. helped shape the post-punk musical landscape. From the bands who inspired them to their contemporaries on the college radio scene, explore how the boys from Athens helped change everything
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    Radiohead are always tinkering, restlessly, with their strange yet soulful fusion of rock and electronica. Listen to songs from cited influences and indebted followers while getting a taste of the band's current setlist.
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    At just 24, Sonny Moore, or Skrillex, to his legions of fans, is the biggest name in the festival-circuit, dubstep scene. Here are some of "Skrill's" favorite tracks, as well as the best from his own catalog and those of his closest contemporaries.
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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 essential songs by The Clash (and its members' side projects) as well as their greatest influences, contemporaries, and followers.
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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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    Strictly adhering to its heritage, traditional bluegrass is music performed in the style of the genre's founding father Bill Monroe -- that is, fast tempos, tight harmonies, and virtuosic banjo, mandolin, and fiddle playing.
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    Party music. Big, loud, nasty, sweaty, party music from the 2000s.
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    XL Recordings is one of the world's premier indie labels. Listen to highlights from their impressive roster, which includes Adele, Vampire Weekend, The xx, Sigur Ros and more.