Workout Jams by kidpretentious 281 plays

Spring is here, which means it's time for everyone to prepare themselves for beach weather. While you get ready to hit the gym and fit back into those swimsuits, check out some tunes that'll get your heart rate going.

17 tracks featuring Beastie Boys, Beck, Soulwax, The Rapture, Ratatat, Noze, James Brown, Simian ...

Coachella Preview Pt. 1 by kidpretentious 249 plays

Well, you've probably heard about the lineup by now... isn't it about time you actually heard what the music will be like? We've got you covered with an in-depth look at the musical delights Coachella 2010 has to offer. First up: the heavy-hitting headlin...

11 tracks featuring Pavement, Gorillaz, Faith No More, Phoenix, Thom Yorke, LCD Soundsystem, MGMT...

BBQ Jams by kidpretentious 238 plays

If you're grilling during the long weekend, you've got to have some rad jams while you cook and chow down with your friends! This mix has a little bit of everything for everyone, and each song is guaranteed to spread good vibes.

31 tracks featuring The Isley Brothers, Weezer, Warren G, The Beach Boys, Eels, Beck, Booker T. &...

Artists to Watch in 2011 by kidpretentious 203 plays

You might not know their names yet, but you'll be hearing all about the artists in this playlist sooner rather than later...

9 tracks featuring Minks, Holy Ghost!, Katy B, Cloud Nothings, La Sera, Tennis, Smith Westerns

Farwell, LCD Soundsystem by kidpretentious 196 plays

This weekend, James Murphy and his LCD Soundsystem will say goodbye to their fans with a sold-out show at Madison Square Garden. It's a sad event to see my favorite band call it quits, but the playlist below reminds me that they're leaving behind some of th...

63 tracks featuring Daft Punk, Fania All-Stars, 10cc, Sun Ra, Soft Cell, Eric B & Rakim, The Beac...

Coachella Preview Pt. 2 by kidpretentious 164 plays

Well, you've probably heard about the lineup by now... isn't it about time you actually heard what the music will be like? We've got you covered with an in-depth look at the musical delights Coachella 2010 has to offer. Part Two: the middleweights.

12 tracks featuring Public Image Ltd., Sly & The Family Stone, Orbital, The Specials, Devo, De La...

SXSW Picks Pt. 1 by kidpretentious 129 plays

You've heard the buzz, and the day is finally here! While no one can predict who or what is going to break out this year, you can at least find out who we're excited about seeing with this sampling of great tunes.

10 tracks featuring The Morning Benders, Tanlines, VV Brown, Bear In Heaven, Toro Y Moi, The Soft...

Dubstepping on Your Toes by kidpretentious 99 plays

Sure, it's a genre that changes every ten seconds, but it's one that you should know regardless.

8 tracks featuring Burial, King Midas Sound, Zomby, Joker, Floating Points, Skream, José James, ...

A Tribute to Dad Rock by kidpretentious 84 plays

With Father's Day looming this Sunday, I thought it'd be a good idea to pay tribute to everyone's favorite hard-to-define genre, "dad rock." It's predominantly classic rock that dads of all ages usually enjoy, not to mention a non-rock entry from Earth, Win...

11 tracks featuring Dire Straits, Earth, Wind & Fire, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Rush, Pearl J...

Chillwave Sampler by kidpretentious 83 plays

Inspired by my post yesterday about chillwave, here's a brief introductory sampler featuring Neon Indian, Washed Out, and more.

7 tracks featuring Nite Jewel, Memory Cassette, Toro Y Moi, jj, Washed Out, Small Black, Neon In...