An Exclusive Playlist by Built to Spill by Brett Nelson of Built to Spill 187 plays

Rightfully considered to be one of the best and most influential indie rock acts around, Built to Spill are still making alt-anthems that are in a class all their own. If there was any doubt about that, it was easily cast aside last year when the band rele...

8 tracks featuring Soul Asylum, The Psychedelic Furs, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Dinosau...

My Morning Jacket's Favorite Tunes by My Morning Jacket 186 plays

Little by little, My Morning Jacket have transformed from pastoral alt-country act into diverse stadium rockers, and their new playlist for YouTube might help explain how that happened. Featuring cuts by Marvin Gaye, Bessie Smith, and more, the band's playl...

10 tracks featuring Miles Davis, Marvin Gaye, Buena Vista Social Club, Björk, Rahsaan Roland Kirk...

The Flaming Lips' Favorite Albums by Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips 186 plays

When you hear music as weird and wonderful as the Flaming Lips, it's impossible not to get curious about which albums they hold near and dear to their hearts. Luckily, frontman Wayne Coyne recently shared some of his favorite records with the Quietus, rangi...

10 tracks featuring Miles Davis, The Who, Boris, Marnie Stern, Jefferson Airplane, Yo La Tengo, L...

On the Road to SXSW: An Exclusive Pla... by Kopecky Family Band 186 plays

It's a wonderful time for music geeks and bands alike, and the Kopecky Family Band are here to get you in the mood for this year's SXSW. As everyone begins planning their travels down to Austin, the Nashville septet have put together a perfect playlist for ...

15 tracks featuring Tom Cochrane, The Beach Boys, Beastie Boys, Death Cab For Cutie, The Arcade F...

An Exclusive Playlist by Ginuwine by Ginuwine 176 plays

Though "hip-hop soul" might not be as strong as it once was, it hasn't stopped Ginuwine from making some of the best R&B around. On his latest album, 'Elgin,' the singer manages to continue create cuts perfect for the club like the Timbaland-produced "Batte...

19 tracks featuring N.W.A., Ice Cube, Grandmaster Flash, Nas, Afrika Bambaataa, Method Man, Pete ...

Bill Withers' Favorite Soul Tracks by Bill Withers 173 plays

If anyone can recognize a good soul song, it's Bill Withers. A living R&B legend, the "Lean on Me" singer has one of the most soothing voices of all time, and that's more than enough to trust the man's taste. On this playlist for iTunes, Withers hand-picked...

12 tracks featuring Nat King Cole Trio, Donny Hathaway, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Bonnie Raitt, ...

For the Soul Tenderfoot: An Exclusive... by John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants 170 plays

For over 25 years now, Brooklyn duo They Might Be Giants have been making some of the greatest, weirdest alt-rock around, and they're showing no signs of slowing down. After spending the past few years creating very cool children's tunes on albums like 2009...

10 tracks featuring Ann Peebles, Otis & Carla, The Isley Brothers, The Spinners, Willie Tee, Char...

Très Chic by Charlotte Gainsbourg 169 plays

Actress and singer Charlotte Gainsbourg reveals some of her favorite musical moments with this hip playlist.

14 tracks featuring Björk, Judy Garland, Pulp, Caetano Veloso, Air, Bob Dylan, Marilyn Monroe, En...

An Exclusive Playlist by Ellie Goulding by Ellie Goulding 168 plays

Since she topped BBC's "Sound of 2010" poll at the start of the year, people have been expecting big things out of Ellie Goulding, and she managed to deliver just that. In the UK, the pop star got both kudos and plenty of radio play for her debut album, 'Li...

8 tracks featuring Jay-Z, Lissie, Delorean, Foals, Taio Cruz, Stornoway, Rosie Gaines

Death Cab for Cutie's Current Favorites by Death Cab for Cutie 165 plays

While Death Cab for Cutie have outgrown their cult indie status over the years to become a mainstream juggernaut, it hasn't stopped them from keeping their ear to the ground for new music. In this recent playlist for YouTube, the band uncovered new hits by ...

13 tracks featuring Lesley Gore, Teenage Fanclub, Joe Tex, Gene Clark, Judee Sill, XTC, The Louvi...