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Relax, we've got you covered.
Feb 14

Here’s the Music That Will Get You Through Valentine’s Day

Relax, we've got you covered.
By John Kruth
Dean Calagno is one of the youngest radio disc jockeys in America and attracts a large teenage audience. Although he has only one show a week, Dean does a great deal of research during the week to be sure which records are exactly right for his playlist. (Photo by Orlando /Three Lions/Getty Images)
Jan 17

Your Facebook Teenage ‘10 Albums’ Lists Matter More Than You Think

Music isn’t just the soundtrack to life—in many ways, music is the why behind every pivotal moment in our lives.
By Tim Sommer
This was actually the least unsettling image of Limp Bizkit available.
Dec 28

So You Don’t Have To: Listening to Spotify’s Most Painful Playlists

Give me your rotten, your wackest and your weirdest. I'm doing this so you don't have to.
By Ari Rosenschein
Kate Bush at her family's home in East Wickham, London, September 1978.
Dec 26

Why Kate Bush Is the Most Influential Overlooked Artist in Pop

By Ari Rosenschein
Santa.
Dec 23

How Money and Nostalgia Continue to Inspire Christmas Releases

By Ari Rosenschein
This is what "music curation" used to look like.
Dec 22

The Business of Music Curation in the Garden of Infinite Choice

By Ari Rosenschein
Gnarly 'Ol Saint Nick.
Dec 21

Greetings From Bethlemayhem: Part One of the Endless Christmas Playlist

By John Kruth
Woody Guthrie.
Dec 13

Power to the People: The Most Inspiring Protest Songs of All Time

By John Kruth
William S. Burroughs
Nov 24

A Playlist of Gratitude for a Difficult Thanksgiving

By John Kruth
Betty Who
Nov 15

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: The xx, Betty Who, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Stevie Wonder.
Nov 14

A Post-Election Playlist to Soothe Your Frayed Nerves

By Bill Janovitz
Leonard Cohen.
Nov 11

Leonard Cohen Leaves Us, Tearing Through the Veil of Flesh

By Justin Joffe
Death.
Nov 10

This Playlist Kills Fascists

By Justin Joffe
Alicia Keys.
Nov 7

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Alicia Keys, Maggie Rogers, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Charli XCX
Oct 31

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Drake, Charli XCX, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Scream Jay Hawkins.
Oct 28

Halloween Playlist: Songs That Scare You

By John Kruth
Lady Gaga
Oct 24

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Lady Gaga, Jimmy Eat World, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Chuck Bery
Oct 18

Chuck Berry Turns 90: The Father of Rock ‘n Roll’s Top 5 Best Albums

By Ron Hart
LateNightTales/Bonobo
Oct 5

Let Benedict Cumberbatch Read You a Bedtime Story

By Kristian von Rickenbach
The Weeknd.
Sep 26

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: The Weeknd, Kings of Leon, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Regina Spektor.
Sep 12

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Regina Spektor, LOLO, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Charlotte OC
Aug 29

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Charlotte OC, Empire of the Sun, More

By Ilana Kaplan
Image via worldcircuit.co.uk
Aug 14

Ali Farka Toure’s Music Is The Perfect Beach Soundtrack

By Ariane Goldman
Cher Lloyd.
Jul 25

The Best Songs You Missed Last Week: Cher Lloyd, Major Lazer, More

By Ilana Kaplan
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