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Indie/Alternative | Liner Notes
May 7, 2013
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Steve Albini, Über-Producer

Steve Albini, Über-Producer

by Dan Weiss
The infamously acerbic indie god probably worked on your favorite album.
Pop | The 50
May 3, 2013
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The 50 Best Songs of 1984

The 50 Best Songs of 1984

by Stephanie Benson
Prince, Madonna and Tina Turner headline one of pop music's best years yet.
Funk Rock | Artist Spotlight
May 1, 2013
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Artist Spotlight: Red Hot Chili...

Artist Spotlight: Red Hot Chili Peppers

by Justin Farrar
The beloved funk-rockers have a deep, awesome catalog. We've got it all.
80's Hits | Studio Rock
April 26, 2013
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'80s Studio Rock

'80s Studio Rock

by Barry Walters
From U2 to Phil Collins, Grace Jones to Toto, Hall & Oates to Tina Turner.
Alt/Punk | Festivals
April 12, 2013
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Coachella Stars 2013

Coachella Stars 2013

by Stephanie Benson
Prepare for the big weekend(s) with Blur, Phoenix, The Stone Roses and more.
Indie/Alternative | Artist Spotlight
April 5, 2013
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Artist Spotlight: Sonic Youth

Artist Spotlight: Sonic Youth

by Seth Colter Walls
From 'Confusion Is Sex' to 'Daydream Nation' to 'The Eternal' and far beyond.
Power Pop | Playlist
April 4, 2013
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Girl Power: Female Power Pop

Girl Power: Female Power Pop

by Annie Zaleski
From The Go-Go's to The Bangles, from Bleached to Tegan & Sara and beyond.
Noise Rock | Artist Spotlight
March 8, 2013
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30 Years of Thurston Moore

30 Years of Thurston Moore

by Dan Weiss
From Sonic Youth classics to solo gems to super-weird cameos, we've got it all.
Indie Pop | Cheat Sheet
March 6, 2013
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Cheat Sheet: '80s Indie Pop

Cheat Sheet: '80s Indie Pop

by Annie Zaleski
From The Smiths to Orange Juice, The Wedding Present to Beat Happening and beyond.
Indie/Alternative | Source Material
March 5, 2013
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Sonic Youth's 'Daydream Nation...

Sonic Youth's 'Daydream Nation': Source Material

by Seth Colter Walls
Unpacking the influences behind the single biggest album in indie-rock history.
Noise Pop | Rhapsody TV
February 14, 2013
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Wil Wheaton Talks Pixies: On the...

Wil Wheaton Talks Pixies: On the Record

by Rhapsody TV
The actor, comedian and Internet luminary praises his all-time favorite album.
Dream Pop | Source Material
February 5, 2013
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M83's 'Hurry Up, We're...

M83's 'Hurry Up, We're Dreaming': Source Material

by Philip Sherburne
Dissecting the influences behind this epic, invigorating 2011 dream-pop beast.
Alt/Punk | Friday Mixtape
January 11, 2013
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The 24-Hour Apocalypse

The 24-Hour Apocalypse

by Brian MacDonald
Our longest, craziest, most end-times-worthy playlist yet. Prepare to be astounded.
Rock/Pop | Cheat Sheet
November 6, 2012
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Cheat Sheet: I Want My MTV

Cheat Sheet: I Want My MTV

by Rachel Devitt
Early-'80s basic-cable stars, from Michael Jackson to Cyndi Lauper to The Buggles.
Alt/Punk | Senior Year
August 20, 2012
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Senior Year, 1987: The Shape of...

Senior Year, 1987: The Shape of Grunge to Come

by Chuck Eddy
From The Wipers and Killdozer to early Soundgarden and Melvins.
Post-Punk | Radio
August 8, 2012
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Radio: New Dawn Fades

Radio: New Dawn Fades

by Stephanie Benson
The finest in post-punk, from Gang of Four to Joy Division to Wire and far beyond.
New Wave | Senior Year
May 31, 2012
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Senior Year, 1987: Life in a...

Senior Year, 1987: Life in a John Hughes Movie

by Rachel Devitt
Flash back to 1987 with Brat-Pack-approved classics.
Funk Metal | Source Material
May 14, 2012
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Source Material: Living Colour...

Source Material: Living Colour, Vivid

by Chuck Eddy
The rocking roots of this groundbreaking 1988 album.
Celtic Rock | Playlist
March 12, 2012
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Irish Rebel Songs

Irish Rebel Songs

by Linda Ryan
Put yourself in a drinking/fighting mood, just in time for St. Patrick's Day
Indie/Alternative | Playlist
November 15, 2011
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R.E.M. and the Legacy of...

R.E.M. and the Legacy of Southern Alternative Pop

by Justin Farrar