Wit & Wisdom (Part II) by Tom Waits 555 plays

Here it is--the moment you have all been waiting for: the exciting conclusion to Tom Waits's intriguing list of beacons. Please proceed with caution. With a mix coming from a man who lists Fellini as an interest, along with beat-boxing, Harry Belafonte, pil...

39 tracks featuring Willie Nelson, Willie Dixon, Johnny Cash, John Lee Hooker, Roy Orbison, Marvi...

David Byrne's Potpourri Playlist by David Byrne 513 plays

David Byrne has long been known for his expansive, if occasionally surprising, music taste, and his latest mix is no different. In this massive "Potpurri" playlist, Byrne features everyone from James Blake to Britney Spears. We weren't kidding about the sur...

74 tracks featuring R.E.M., The Hundred In The Hands, Little Dragon, Gil Scott-Heron, Kate Miller...

New Orleans Music by Robbie Robertson 507 plays

The former Band guitarist has been fascinated with New Orleans since his teens, and the city inspired his Storyville. "It's such feel-good music," he says. "You don't care about finding deep meaning. It's a celebration of life."

10 tracks featuring The Wild Tchoupitoulas, Dr. John, Lee Dorsey, Jessie Hill, Huey 'Piano' Smith...

An Exclusive Playlist by Tift Merritt by Tift Merritt 460 plays

Over the past eight years, Tift Merritt has quickly established herself as one of the best Americana songwriters around, and it's something that's continued with her latest record, 'See You on the Moon.' While the album's scaled back a bit more than some of...

11 tracks featuring Bill Withers, Tom Waits, Townes Van Zandt, Gregg Allman, Faces, Nina Simone, ...

Songs That Matter: Joni Mitchell by Joni Mitchell 403 plays

Hear Music put together a series of compilations curated by artists; this is Joni Mitchell's playlist.

11 tracks featuring Marvin Gaye, Steely Dan, Billie Holiday, Louis Jordan & His Tympany 5, Bob Dy...

An Exclusive Playlist by Fitz & T... by Fitz & the Tantrums 399 plays

The soul revival is full swing, and Fitz & The Tantrums are the cream of the crop. Perfectly capturing the swagger and feel-good vibes soul's golden era, it's the LA act's indie rock attitude that truly distinguish them from their peers. This crossover appe...

16 tracks featuring Teena Marie, Cut Chemist, Michael Jackson, N.E.R.D., Hall & Oates, Clipse, De...

Songs for the Road: An Exclusive Play... by Alela Diane 389 plays

Singer-songwriter Alela Diane has grown to indie stardom mainly by avoiding the usual tropes of rootsy folk music, and her first album with a full backing band, 'Alela Diane & Wild Divine,' has helped her cause even more. Creating a more fully-realized past...

12 tracks featuring Neil Young, John Prine, The Band, Loudon Wainwright III, Tim Hardin, Townes V...

The Guitar Gods Have Spoken: An Exclu... by Micki Free 377 plays

If you had to make a shortlist of actual guitar Gods, Micki Free would no doubt make the cut. Notorious from working with everyone from the Rolling Stones to Babyface to Shalamar, his former band. Now, Free is back with his latest solo album, 'American Ho...

11 tracks featuring ZZ Top, Tommy Bolin, Humble Pie, Jeff Beck, Robin Trower, Joe Bonamassa, Sant...

Aziz Ansari's Top Songs by Aziz Ansari 373 plays

If you need any proof that Parks & Recreation star Aziz Ansari is the coolest comedian on the planet, look no further than this list chock full of indie favorites, soul classics, and hip-hop bangers.

16 tracks featuring New Order, The Seeds, Aphex Twin, Pete Rock, Holly Golightly, Nancy Sinatra, ...

Daft Punk's Favorite Film Scores by Daft Punk 371 plays

While there are plenty of great film scores nominated for an Academy Award this Sunday, most would agree that electro duo Daft Punk were snubbed from the list when their score for 'Tron: Legacy' didn't make the cut. Still, the mysterious robot lovers didn't...

13 tracks featuring Giorgio Moroder, Tangerine Dream, Queen, Eric Weissberg, John Carpenter, Mich...