Rock is dead, they say. Well, this time they're pretty much right.

But despite the best efforts of the record executives and the boy bands and faux punk acts they foist off on an unsuspecting public, these bands ain't goin' out without a fight. Or maybe they're just too stupid — or stubborn — to know any better.

Thirteen bands. Twenty-five songs. Ninety-eight minutes of real rock. Perfect to rouse you from your post-lunch food coma, restore your faith in rock 'n' roll, or incite you to riot. Click here to listen.

Remember when electronica was supposed to be the next big thing? Way back in 1999?

Well, it still ain't. But there's still some damn good music being made. In fact, here are 15 great songs — they just happen to be written by one guy in his bedroom rather than some kids in their parents' garage. Make it funky now.

Indie pop. Emo. College rock. Pop punk. Pre-op post-pop punk pap. I don't care what the hell you call it. Just crank it.

This particular mix includes 70 minutes of everything from really cheezy (hence really good) emo pop to avant college pop to country-damaged Americana pop to postmodernist synth pop. So basically, if there's pop in there somewhere, it's in here. Dig it.

Respect the rock, America. Over 65 minutes of music to clean your rifles to. Click here to feel the power.

In my Rock 'n' Roll America, there are no effete English guys, no acoustic guitars, no sequencers, samplers, or synthesizers. In my Rock 'n' Roll America, there are guys with guitars and attitudes. Click here to check out the playlist and listen to 45 years' worth of real rock 'n roll. Rock on.

If you're anything like me, by the time you get to work on a Monday morning, what with the commute, your coworkers, and the soul-crushing existential angst, you need a couple of hours to decompress. And that's what Monday Morning Mix is designed to help you do.

Almost two whole hours of happy, shiny rock, pop, soul, and electronic muzik. It probably won't restore your faith in humanity, but it just might keep you from going postal. Click here to check out the playlist and listen.

Guilty Pleasures Edition
Premiered 27 April

This one's a little different. It's hosted by live365, and comprises more than three hours of the worst, most embarrassing mp3s I had — bad '70s AM hits, embarrassing emo, cheezy power pop, bad hesher metal, and rubberhead radio fodder — and threw it up on the Web as the blawg.com Guilty Pleasures Edition radio extravaganza. Click here to listen. [56Kbps, weird live365 format]

Troubleshooting

The following are recommended: Internet Explorer, a really fast Internet connection (DSL, cable, T1, etc.) and Winamp. It's the best free music player in general, and it's definitely best for streaming stuff. Click here to download it free.

If you're using Internet Explorer, clicking on the "Listen" link should launch Winamp and play the show. If that doesn't work, or if you're using Opera or a Netscape browser, try this:

1. Right-click on the "Click here to listen" link.
2. Click "Copy Shortcut" or "Copy link address."
3. Open Winamp.
4. Click on the upper left-hand corner of the player, then click "Play" > "Location."
5. On your keyboard, hit the CTRL + V keys to paste in the URL.
6. Click "Open."
7. Click the "Play" button.
8. Crank it.
9. Enjoy.

If that doesn't work, you can email me with questions, or hit me on Yahoo IM.