10 Songs You Wouldn't Want Played At a Loved One's Funeral

1. Any Other World (by MIKA)
2. Baby Got Back (by Sir Mix-A-Lot)
3. Kim (by Eminem)
4. Exquisite Dead Guy (by They Might Be Giants)
5. Trouble (by P!nk)
6. Princes Of The Universe (by Queen)
7. Rot In Hell (by Nekromantix)
8. Mexican Wine (by Fountains of Wayne)
9. Can't Get It Up If The Girl's Breathing (From Repo! The Genetic Opera)
10. Semi-Charmed Life (By Third Eye Blind) [Note From Brooke: One of the most inappropriate songs from our childhood.]

     Some music is good Funeral music. Some music is not. Then again, maybe we are completely wrong on this. Maybe there is a Funeral at which any of these songs could be perfectly appropriate and much appreciated. I do not know. These are things that cannot be known. In the meantime, let us pretend that we are right and that nobody should give the memorial service organist the sheet music for any of these songs. It would probably save you a lot of hassle. Hope you enjoy!

And of course: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up and organized by Sam G.)
(List Compiled and Edited by Ailene R., Brooke K., Tommy C., and Sam G.)
(Topic Idea by Brooke K.)

10 Songs For Superheroines

1. Can You Save Me (by Power)
2. Touch Me (by The Doors) [For Rogue ~ Tommy]
3. Supergirl (by Krystal Harris)
4. Blue Monday (by New Order) [for Mystique ~ Tommy]
5. Blaze of Glory (by The Alarm) [For Phoenix ~ Moira]
6. Magic (by The Cars) [For Zatanna ~ Sam]
7. Bright Future In Sales (by Fountains Of Wayne) [For Wonderella, but only because I have an easy time imagining her humming it to herself ~ Sam]
8. Everyday Superhero (by Smash Mouth)
9. Hero (by Nickleback)
10. Ask The Angels (by The Distillers) ((Patti Smith Cover)) [For Santana Hellstrom ~ Brooke]

Honorable Mentions: Girl All The Bad Guys Want (by Bowling for Soup), The Show Must Go On (by Carly Smithson) ((Queen Cover)) [For any female hero who's at her wits end ~Ailene]

With the Green Lantern, Captain America, Wolverine, Batman and so many other Superheros out there getting their own movies, it makes one wonder when the heroines of the comics universe are going to get some cinematic recognition. There's no Wonder Woman movie as of yet, and a Wallflower film doesn't seem forthcoming either. Unfortunate, yes, but we offer here a song based substitute for the time being. Not a good as a feature length tribute, certainly, but as close as we can get. (It was either this or a Hawk Girl musical, and I think Broadway's got enough to deal with in terms of costumed crusaders as it is right now.)

Enjoy!

And as always, all songs collected into: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up and organized by Sam G.)
 (List compiled and edited by Ailene R., Brooke K., Tommy C., Moira F. and Sam G.)

17 Songs Probably Overheard At Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry

1. Yellow (by Coldplay) [For Draco Malfoy ~ Tommy]
2. Somewhere Only We Know (by Keane) [For Ron and Hermione ~ Tommy]
3. Hallelujah (by Ryan Ryan Robins) ((Leonard Cohen Cover)) [For the Golden Trio ~ Ailene]
4. Them That Do Nothing (by Field Music) [For any time the students have ever tried to get any help from the Ministry of Magic ~ Sam]
5. War (by Poets of the Fall)
6. Price Tag (by Jesse J ft. B.o.B.) [For Harry's View On Buying Things ~ Ailene]
7. Do Your Thing (by Basement Jaxx) [For Luna Lovegood ~ Sam]
8. Fix You (by Coldplay) [*Spoiler*For Harry After he Died ~ Ailene *Spoiler*]
9. The Sea Is A Good Place (by Los Campesinos) [For Everyone Who Died At The End ~ Brooke]
10. Witchy Woman (by The Eagles)
11. Magic Man (by Heart)
12. Howl (by Florence + The Machine) [For Remus Lupin ~ Ailene]
13. Come Together (by The Beatles) [For Dumbledore ~ Brooke]
14. Seen and Not Seen (by The Talking Heads) [For Voldemort ~ Tommy]
15. Monster (by The Automatic) [For Voldemort ~ Ailene]
16. Wizard Love (by Meeka Kitty and HeyHiHello)
17. Magic Stick (by Lil Kim ft. 50 Cent) [For Harry ~ Tommy] *NSFW*

Honorable Mention: The Mysterious Ticking Noise (by Neil Cicierega)

Dear Everyone,

We love Harry Potter. Don't even. Don't...just don't even. I know what you're trying to say right now, but don't even. Boo your face. We love Harry, and in honor of the last film, we have come up with a special Hogwarts themed playlist. Yes it's a majestic boarding school of Witchcraft and Wizardry and whatnot...but it is also a school, and for goodness sakes, sometimes people at school need their tunes. They need to play them often and loudly. You'll notice many of the songs have personal opinions on which characters said songs would apply to. If you too have suggestions for songs/who they would apply to, feel free to use the comments section to post them.

And enjoy.

As always, see all tonight's songs collected into: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up and Organized by Sam G.)
(List Compiled and Edited by Brooke K., Tommy C, Ailene R., and Sam G.)

10 Songs That Would Work As Theme Songs To Hypothetical Tv Shows on the SyFy Network

1. Somebody Help Me (by Anna Tsuchiya)
2. Answer (by Sarah McLachlan)
3. Love The Way You Lie (Part 2) (by Rihanna ft. Eminem)
4. Science Fiction/Double Feature (by Richard O'Brien) [Note from Sam: Only to be used in a TV series based off of Rocky Horror Picture Show]
5. Awake and Alive (by Skillet)
6. We R Who We R (by Ke$ha)
7. Written in the Stars (by Tinie Tempah ft. Eric Turner)
8. 100 Years (by Five for Fighting)
9. Kiss With a Fist (by Florence + The Machine)
10. Life on Mars? (by David Bowie)

Honorable Mention: Floodlights (by The Disco Biscuits)

Once, there was this awesome network called The Sci-Fi Channel. Then, they changed their name to SyFy and America was like, really? But the network still aired some pretty great shows, so America ended up forgiving them...only no they did not. America is still angry. In fact, some parts of America are still mad at the network for canceling Mystery Science Theater 3000. Expect the rioting to begin soon.
In the meantime, we have this playlist of potential theme songs for hypothetical shows on SyFy. Send your imagination to the furthest ends of several alternate universes as you consider the possible awesome shows these songs would be the lead-in for. Perhaps one about a cyborg kitten who fights crime? I would watch it. America would watch it. It may even be a way for the network to redeem itself. Are you listening SyFy?
(P.S. Thank you for re-airing Firefly earlier this year. America enjoyed that. Also the Twilight Zone Marathon.)

Enjoy! And see all songs collected into: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up and Organized by Sam G.)
(List compiled and edited by Ailene R., Tommy C. and Sam G.)
(Topic Suggested By/Head Editor Ailene R.)

(Also, I may have been using the term America interchangably with myself throughout this post. I see people on television do it all the time, so I figured it was cool.)

Ten Songs You'd Sing At Karaoke In Order To Try To Hit On Someone Else There

1. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You (by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons)
2. Ain't Seen Nothing Yet (by Bachman Turner Overdrive)
3. She's So High (by Tal Bachman)
4. You're So Vain (by Carly Simon) [Note From Tommy: "To throw off that one guy/lady who thought you were singing about them but you weren't. You were singing about someone else in the same room."]
5. Kiss (by Prince)
6. Q&A (by Office)
7. What I Like About You (by Lillix) ((The Romantics Cover))
8. Legs (by ZZ Top)
9. It Had To Be You (by Billie Holiday)
10. You and Me (by Lifehouse)

Is that potential significant other looking your way? Indeed. So is everyone else in the room. This was a terrible decision or- no- this was best decision of your life. You are going to do this and you are going to do this majestically. Jack and Rose, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy, John Cusack's boombox scene in Say Anything; all these will have nothing on your coming moment of romantic magnificance. Now you just need to figure out what to sing. Enjoy.

See all songs collected into: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up and organized by Sam G.)
(List compiled and edited by Ailene R., Tommy C. and Sam G.)
(Topic suggested by Brooke K.)

Best of The Week Results (June 27-July 1, 2011)

1. La Vie en Rose (by Edith Piaf)
2. Viva La Vida (by Coldplay)
3. Mad World (by Gary Jules) ((Tears for Fears Cover))
4. 99 Red Balloons (by Goldfinger) ((Nena Cover))
5. Hurricane (by Bob Dylan)
6. The Sound of Silence (by Simon and Garfunkel)
7. Fuck Her Gently (by Tenacious D)
8. Creep (by Radiohead)
9. Ain't No Sunshine (by Bill Withers)
10. Hero (by Skillet)

And so the votes have been tabulated. And so this is your top ten list.
And of course: Tonight's YouTube Playlist
Enjoy.

Best of The Week Poll (June 27-July 1, 2011)

We've hit 50 songs again this week, and you know what that means! I am assuming you do, at least. I'm going to tell you regardless though so it is okay if you don't. It's time for our best of the week poll! And this time we won't disappear for a couple months after posting the results! Probably.

In any case, your input is much appreciated. The poll is at the bottom of the page, just keep scrolling down till you hit it and pick which of the songs you feel were the absolute best this week. You can certainly vote for more than one song, as always, though it'd make sense for you to keep it to ten at the most. Whatever the top ten songs are will be made into tomorrow night's playlist, so vote carefully because this is important. It is for the internet.

Thank you.

10 Songs For Modern Day Cops

1. Real (by Superchic[k])
2. Terror Police (by Discharge)
3  Bulletproof (by La Roux)
4. Born To Try (by Delta Goodrem)
5. Don't Shut Em' Down (by Flogging Molly)
6. Save You (by Kelly Clarkson)
7. Wanted Dead or Alive (by Bon Jovi)
8. Mad World (by Gary Jules) ((Tears for Fears Cover))
9. Hero (by Skillet)
10. Hero (by Nickelback)

Honorable Mention: Baker Street (by Gerry Rafferty)
Unlike our playlist from the day before yesterday, this one covers the role of a secret agent much less secret: an agent of the law, my friends. That is correct: These are songs for the modern day police officer. Why not songs for the police officer of the past, you may ask? Well, there is a good reason for that and the reason is this: that was not the topic of tonight's playlist. If it was we probably would have used the theme song to Shaft somewhere in there.

As always, we hope people enjoy it.

See all songs collected into: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-Up and Organized by Sam G.)

(List compiled and edited by Ailene R., Max E., Tommy C. and Sam G.)
(Topic suggested by Ailene R.)

MEGALIST: 20 Songs We Wish Justin Bieber Would Cover

1. Hurricane (by Bob Dylan)
2. The Sound of Silence (by Simon and Garfunkel)
3. Both Sides Now (by Joni Mitchell)
4. O Valencia (by The Decemberists)
5. Oliver's Army (by Elvis Costello)
6. Don't Bring Me Down (by ELO)
7. This Must Be The Place (by Talking Heads)
8. Viva La Vida (by Coldplay)
9. Willie The Pimp (by Frank Zappa)
10. Star Star (by The Rolling Stones)
11. Fuck Her Gently (by Tenacious D)
12. Bitches Ain't Shit (by Dr. Dre)
13. Smoke 2 Joints (by Sublime)
14. Sell Out (by Reel Big Fish)
15. Creep (by Radiohead)
16. 5/4 (by Gorillaz)
17. Ain't No Sunshine (by Bill Withers) [Though any version works.]
18. Let's Talk About Sex (by Salt 'n' Pepa)
19. I Kissed A Girl (by Katy Perry)
20. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida (by Iron Butterfly) [Suggested by Sam G.'s Dad]

...Look. We want this to happen. You want this to happen. Don't even act like you don't. I see you shaking your head now, but it is only because you're afraid of what people will think if you nod. You are too terrified of what others might say to move your head in an up and down position and accept that what we are suggesting here is the best thing ever. This is the playlist. These are the songs. The next step is Bieber's.

Enjoy.

This is also probably a good time to point out that these lists are sometimes NSFW, and that you listen to them at your own risk.

All Songs Collected Into: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up by Sam G.)

(List compiled and edited by Tommy C., Max E., Brooke K., Mike R. and Sam G.)
(Topic Suggested By/Head Editor: Tommy C.)

10 Songs on James Bond's iPod

1. Soul of a Man (by Beck)
2. Fools Work (by Inara George)
3. Explosive (by Bond)
4. La Vie en Rose (by Edith Piaf)
5. Dialed-in (by Lance Hayes)
6. 99 Red Balloons (by Goldfinger) ((Nena Cover))
7. Midnight Sun (by Ella Fitzgerald)
8. The Lady is a Tramp (by Frank Sinatra)
9. Let's Stay Together (by Al Green)
10. I Might Be Wrong (by Radiohead)

Hey, I have a math problem for everyone: What's 3+1+2+1+Badass Secret Agent Skills?
If you answered 007, then you probably read the header for this post and already knew where I was going with this. Today we provide you with a bit of speculation, a look into what might very well be on the mp3 player of cinema's most dashing servent of the Queen.

Now go fight some nefarious villians. You have the soundtrack. Nothing should be stopping you anymore.

All Song's collected in: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up and organized by Sam G.)
(List compiled and edited by Max E., Brooke K., Tommy C., and Sam G.)
(Topic Suggested by Tommy C.)

10 Songs That Would Be Played As Elevator Music In The Best Possible Alternate Universe

1. Extreme Ways (by Moby)
2. An Eagle In Your Mind (by Boards of Canada)
3. Alone Again Or (by Love)
4. Burning Down The House (by Tom Jones and The Cardigans) ((Talking Heads Cover))
5. Mezzanine (by Massive Attack)
6. Here Lies Love (by David Byrne & Fatboy Slim; Ft. Florence Welch)
7. In Dust We Trust (by The Chemical Brothers)
8. The National Anthem (by Radiohead)
9. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (All Five Parts) (by Pink Floyd) [Note From Max: "only suitable for slow-ass elevators"]
10. Helix Nebula (by Anamanaguchi)

Would you believe the reason we haven't posted since April was because we were trapped in an elevator playing all these songs? No? Well, our sincerest apologies for the delay, but, regardless, it would be kind of awesome if that were the case. If you or anyone you know programs elevator music, please, send this along and do your part to make our universe into the best possible one. Or...just listen to the songs. That would also be good.

Hope you enjoy it.
And as always, all songs collected into: Tonight's YouTube Playlist (set-up and organized by Sam G.)
(List compiled and edited by Tommy C., Mike R., Max E., and Sam G.)
(Topic Suggested By Sam G.)

Best of The Week Results (April 17-21, 2011)

1. Sunday Bloody Sunday (by U2)
2. Killers (by Iron Maiden)
3. Knives Out (by Radiohead)
4. I Want You to Want Me (by Cheap Trick)
5. Smooth Criminal (by Michael Jackson)
6. Real (by Superchic[k])
7. B.O.B. (by Outkast)
8. Sledgehammer (by Peter Gabriel)
9. Son Of A Preacher Man (by Dusty Springfield)
10. I Can't Live Without My Radio (by L.L. Cool J)

So you have picked it, so it shall be.
See all songs collected into:
Tonight's YouTube Playlist
Stay tuned for next week's set, starting tomorrow night.

Best of The Week Poll (April 17th-21st, 2011)

It's that time again! And by again, I mean, for the first time ever.
It's Audience Participation time!

Tonight we have a poll to determine the ten best songs of the week. It includes all 50 of the songs that have made our 5 lists of 10 thus far. Saturday night's playlist will be determined by what the songs you (collectively) pick. You can vote for more than one song, of course. (Though it's probably better if you don't go over 10 votes, or the results will get all muddled and we'll have to do terrible, unspeakable things to determine the winners.)

New playlists resume Sunday night.
Please do vote, and thank you!

10 Songs to Play Loudly in Public Places Over The Biggest, Most Vintage Boombox You Can Find

1. In Your Eyes (by Peter Gabriel)
2. No Sleep Till Brooklyn (by The Beastie Boys)
3. I Can't Live Without My Radio (by L.L. Cool J)
4. Smithereens (by El-P)
5. Drive It Like You Stole It (by The Glitch Mob)
6. Pon Di Floor (by Major Lazer ft. VYBZ Kartel)
7. Reploid (by Excision & Downlink)
8. Party & Bullshit -RATATAT Remix- (by The Notorious B.I.G.)
9. Mary, Mary (by RUN DMC)
10. I Love L.A. (by Randy Newman)

Honorable Mentions: Tom Sawyer (by Rush), Babylon (by Congorock ft. Mr. Lexx), Apache (by The Sugarhill Gang)

You really need no further instructions than the ones given in the topic of this post.

Have fun.

(Note: We can't stop you if you actually choose to do this, but for legal reasons, you take responsibility for your own actions here and the risks therein. The awesome, awesome risks therein.)

See all songs collected into:
Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set up and organized by Sam G.)
(List compiled and edited by Tommy C., Max E., Jacob M. and Sam G.)
(Topic Suggested by Sam G.)

10 Songs That Don't Sound As Dirty As They Actually Are

1. Little Red Corvette (by Prince)
2. Sledgehammer (by Peter Gabriel)
3. Mess Around (by Ray Charles)
4. Fever (by Peggy Lee)
5. Son Of A Preacher Man (by Dusty Springfield)
6. A Little Less Conversation (by Elvis Presley)
7. Turning Japanese (by The Vapors)
8. She Blinded Me With Science (by Thomas Dolby)
9. Hey Baby (by deadmau5, ft. Meleefresh)
10. Sofi Needs A Ladder (by deadmau5)

Honorable Mentions: Teenage Dream (by Katy Perry), Oh My (by Office) , Only The Good Die Young (by Billy Joel), Semi-Charmed Life (by Third Eye Blind), I'll Make Love To You (by Boyz II Men)

The term NSFW gets thrown around a lot these days. And so perhaps we should throw it here (at least, for some of tonight's music). No doubt, anyone unfamiliar with this set of songs might find themselves bobbing their heads to it long before they know what the lyrics mean. By then it is too late, of course. The beat already has you. You're trapped by the seductive melodies and entrancing rythyms. There is no escape.

Then again, if it's good music, why even try to stop listening?

Hope you enjoy it.

See all songs collected into:
Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set up and organized by Sam G.)

(List compiled and edited by Tommy C., Max E., Ailene R. and Sam G.)
(Topic suggested by/Head Editor: Tommy C.)

10 Songs That Make You Think You're In An Epic Chase Scene

1. Miserlou (by Dick Dale)
2. Me and You -Dirtyphonics Remix- (by Nero)
3. Keep it Going Louder (by Major Lazer Ft. Nina Sky and Ricky Blaze)
4. Tribulations (by LCD Soundsystem)
5. Brianstorm (by Arctic Monkeys)
6. Smooth Criminal (by Michael Jackson)
7. 4 Minutes (by Madonna ft. Justin Timberlake and Timberland)
8. Real (by Superchic[k])
9. What The Hell (by Avril Lavinge)
10. B.O.B. (by Outkast)

Honorable Mentions: Time Warp (by Subfocus), Do What You Want (by OK Go)

OH DAMN.
You best be running from someone. Or after someone. It's not entirely clear. The point is that there is a chase going on and you are participating in it. You must be or these songs wouldn't be playing.

Do not argue with me on this.

Just listen to the music, and (hopefully) enjoy it.
...but run, seriously.


See all songs collected into:
Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Set-up and organized by Sam G.)

(List compiled and edited by Max E., Tommy C., Ailene R., and Sam G.)
(Topic suggested by Max E.)

10 Songs To Play In Your Head Each Time You Fall In Five Second Love With A Stranger You'll Never Talk To Or Meet

1. Du Reischt So Gut (by Rammstein)
2. Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town (by Talking Heads)
3. Summersong (by The Decemberists)
4. I Want You to Want Me (by Cheap Trick)
5. Love Hurts (by Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris)
6. Put Your Hands On Me (by Crookers ft. Kardinal Offishal and Carla-Marie)
7. Faith (by George Michael)
8. 5/4 (by Gorillaz)
9. Touch Me (by The Doors)
10. Fucking Boyfriend (by The Bird and The Bee)

Honorable Mention: Electric Feel - MGMT

For our second outing, we present to you a collection of songs to heighten your momentary mental love affairs.
Push your passions 35% deeper.
Hold your longings 48% longer.
Progress your pinings with 57% more power.

Can we guarantee any of these things will happen? No.

But we hope you enjoy it anyway.

See all songs collected into:
Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Credit and Thanks to Brooke K. for setting-up and organizing)
(List compiled and edited by Max E., Tommy C., Mike R., and Sam G.)
(Topic Suggested by Brooke K.)

10 Songs That Make You Feel Like You're In An 80s Slasher Film

1. Psycho Killer (by The Talking Heads)
2. Somebody's Watching Me (by Rockwell)
3. Sunday Bloody Sunday (by U2)
4. Run To Your Grave (by The Mae Shi)
5. Killers (by Iron Maiden)
6. Dead Man's Party (by Oingo Boingo)
7. Power (by Fields of the Nephilim)
8. The Lion's Roar (by The Hush Sound)
9. Knives Out (by Radiohead)
10. Untrue (by Burial)

And so it begins: Our first post and category.
Feel free to do what you will with this playlist internet. Put it on your iPods and go for jogs at 2:00 AM. Pipe it into your business meetings to keep everyone at the table slightly on edge.
Or play it for kittens.
All things you can do.

See all songs collected into:
Tonight's YouTube Playlist (Credit and Thanks to Brooke K. for setting-up and organizing)

(oh, and feel free to make additional suggestions/comments)
(Edited by Max E., Tommy C., Mike R., and Sam G)