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In Stations 101: Thumbs, we detailed how Thumbs can fine-tune a station to your unique tastes and preferences. Thumbs are the foundation of station control but they aren’t the only way to customize your listening experience. Pandora Modes allow you to take even more control over the type of songs you want to hear. 

Did you know that July 2nd is International Mullet Day? With all the 1980s nostalgia-based programs currently playing on various streaming services, you would think that all Gen X-ers grew up dressing like Molly Ringwald and members of Duran Duran, driving Lamborghinis to exclusive nightclubs and art openings. But let’s be honest. While many ‘80s ladies flawlessly flexed that Brat Pack style, a lot of the guys were probably wearing Oakley Blades and Hypercolor tank tops while driving to the mall in a lowered truck with the Top Gun soundtrack blasting from the tape player. And they were probably en route to having their mullets frosted at Supercuts.

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During our annual celebrations of those dear dudes we call dads, it’s quite common to stream some dad rock after firing up the grill and filling the cooler with a couple bags of ice. But for this Father’s Day, let’s pop on our pinched-front fedoras and explore a slightly smoother musical corner of a dad demographic not often talked about in beard-scratching circles: Dad Jazz & Father Fusion.

Launching a station on Pandora is only the beginning. Pandora offers a toolbox of features to customize, curate, and remix your stations. Throughout Stations 101, we are going to look at the ways you can take control of your stations and create a truly unique listening experience. To kick things off, let's talk about the most powerful tool you have as a listener, Thumbs.