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John Mayer is 32. In just eight short years he has positioned himself as this generation's James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Eric Clapton combined. Think about it: he's loved for both his sensitive confessionals and virtuoso, pop-blues guitar skills. To soak up the full scope of Mayer's artistry, explore the bundle of playlists Rhapsody has prepared in anticipation of his new album, Battle Studies. Not only do we feature his music, but we also shine a light on the adult-alternative genre that Mayer has helped innovate.

If you're reading this and you were actually at Woodstock (the 1969 version, not the one with Limp Bizkit), then congratulations: You defied the odds and learned to use the Internet! Isn't it a strange place? Like, there are naked people everywhere on this thing! Talk about free love! Plus, there's free music, free movies -- it's like the '60s never ended here in good ol' cyberspace. In recognition of this fact, and perhaps also the 40th Anniversary of Woodstock itself, we've compiled the following assortment of playlists, albums and pictorials -- our own little '60s rock compendium. So tune in, turn on and click through.

EXPERIENCE: Check out our list of Woodstock's 20 Most Essential Albums and listen along.

PLAY: An Introduction to the Mud-Caked Joys of Woodstock.

RADIO: Press play and enjoy hours of Bic Worthy moments with our Classic Rock Concerts radio station.

ANALYZE: Too cool for Woodstock? See Chuck Eddy's proposal for an alternate roster.

ROCK OUT: Listen to all of Jimi Hendrix's Woodstock set.

GROOVE: Sway along to Janis Joplin's entire Woodstock set.

Killswitch Engage have been growing in strength since their first self-titled album was released a decade ago. Now, as they unveil their fifth album, they find themselves at the top of their game. Co-produced by Adam D. and Brendan O'Brien, the second coming of Killswitch Engage displays the powerful combination of technical musicianship and catchy melodies that these frontrunners forged and cultivated. Listen to the new record here, plus take a look at our thoughts on the album, read our Q&A with members Mike D'Antonio and Justin Foley, dive into Mike D's top 10 essential albums, and listen to playlists featuring the best of Killswitch and their Massachusetts contemporaries.

BROWSE: Check out Rhapsody's review of Killswitch Engage (II).

INTERVIEW: Check out our exclusive chat with KsE's Mike D'Antonio and Justin Foley.

EXPLORE: Dig into Killswitch's "Top 10 Essential Albums"

HEAR: Listen to a playlist of essential Killswitch Engage jams.

PLAY: Blast this Massachusetts Metalcore playlist.

RADIO: Hear what's new and awesome in metal with "Fury".

As individuals, Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave, The Nightwatchman) and Boots Riley (The Coup) have caused quite a commotion. Together, as Street Sweeper Social Club, they're a revolution unto themselves, mixing Riley's sociopolitical jibes, sardonic quips ("poverty has just gone platinum") and fist-pumping commands with Morello's hyper-twitchy, pitch-shifting guitar rallies. We've chronicled the duo's journey from Rage and the Coup to this latest collaboration with loads of revolution-ready riffs and rhymes, exclusive video interviews and the band's debut album. Raise your fist and enjoy.

LISTEN: Play the debut album from Street Sweeper Social Club.

RADIO: Get inspired through speech and song with Rhapsody's Revolution Radio

WATCH: See Tom Morello talk about his favorite album with Rhapsody's On the Record.

LOOK: See Boots Riley talk about his favorite album with Rhapsody's On the Record.

RAGE: Rock out to Rage Against the Machine's entire catalog. REBEL: Feel the rhythm with all of The Coup's revolutionary music.

With Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, the Dave Matthews Band pays tribute to departed member and saxophonist LeRoi Moore with a celebratory collection that our reviewer calls the "hardest rock set of his group's 18-year career." We've decided to zoom out to take a look at the long, soaring trajectory of the band's career, with playlists, and album guide and an exclusive photo gallery. If you haven't heard the record yet, listen to it now to get the GrooGrux party started.

READ: Check out the Rhapsody Review of Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.

LIVE: Check out a playlist of Dave Matthews Band's hits live!

LOOK: Browse through Rhapsody and Rolling Stone's photo gallery of DMB through the years.

LEARN: Flip through the great LPs in our Dave Matthew's album guide.

ROCK THE RADIO! Listen to Dave and more on Jam And Beyond channel.

PLAYLIST! Hear the hits and only the hits on the Best of Dave Matthews playlist.