This week's mix is set around the Smashing Pumpkins track "1979," featuring The Cure, TV on the Radio, and the Talking Heads
The best parties wind down with some slow songs. So here's a good reggae track to end the week.
What to do when you can't trust the radio for good recommendations? Take to the Web—just don't call yourself a pirate
Wind down with Jazzy Jeff's summertime mix or add some soul to your repertoire with Aquariam Drunkard's gospel playlist
BET is set to air a new documentary about female rappers. In advance of its premiere, here are some young MCs that are flying under the radar.
The second in a three-part series on websites that showcase artists and songs you don't already know by heart
Today's track has a nostalgic sound, bringing new life to an old classic
The first in a three-part series on websites that showcase artists and songs you don't already know by heart
Today we look to a country that knows a lot about summer and a lot about jammin'
The popular singer eschews the familiar "just play the hits" pattern of summer concerts in favor of exposing her audience to poetry
Across the generations, an electronic-music demo that commands respect, or at least attention
William Devaughn's soulful jam is the perfect tune for those long, hot days
This week's mix features some oldies but goodies, including favorites David Bowie and Paul Simon
Coast into this weekend with two nostalgic tributes and a mix including an essay by Dr. Rob
The best pop songs overflow with ideas and imagery, but that clutter rings true to real-life experiences
When did this indie rock band become a booster for artists like Solange Knowles and Janelle Monae?
The Swedish singer's album was life-changing—which makes seeing her live both exciting and scary
Why you should be listening to this artist—and not just because he's on the "Twilight" soundtrack
This week's final DJ mix features LCD Soundsystem, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and The Soul Searchers, to get you in the party mood
What are the best examples of sampling in the history of music?