Betty Crocker, eat your heart out.
Read More
Siri, play “Pomp and Circumstance.”
Read More
Taylor Swift brought music ownership to the attention of millions of fans following her fallout with her former label. Although the pop star has chosen to stay silent on other musicians' similar struggles, here are four artists she could support to push the conversation forward.
Read More
Whether you’re trying to impress a new crush or simply don’t have the heart to tell your significant other you hate their music, we all have a tendency to embellish our music tastes when it comes to romance.
Read More
While “Skins,” the late 2000s TV show about a group of partying teens in Bristol, England, was highly acclaimed for its unflinching portrayal of true-to-life issues considered too gritty for many pre-streaming service TV providers, its true legacy lies in its incredible soundtrack.
Read More
Vampire Weekend’s 2010 sophomore effort has now become one of the landmark indie albums of, well, all time. Although the band has since moved on to other sounds and styles, Contra remains just one of those albums that left a mark, bringing a tantalizing subculture to the mainstream.
Read More
After an intensely fought, staff-wide race and ranking, Afterglow has chosen the best albums of the decade.
Read More
Take a look at some of the best albums of the past year, hand-picked by the Afterglow Editorial Staff.
Read More
In her dreamy debut album, Polachek shows off her vocal technique and production skills while divulging her experience with lost love.
Read More
Unknown artists are able to gain millions of streams through video sharing app TikTok. But how does this fleeting viral fame influence the music industry?
Read More
Lana Del Rey delivers a captivating album built on the foundations of her older work but with new, transformative sounds and themes.
Read More
Long car rides may seem like a snooze fest when embarking on a road trip, but the music we play to keep us entertained can actually be a meaningful part of the journey.
Read More
Mahogany Sessions delivers beautifully produced videos of emerging artists multiple times a week. Here are a few of our favorites.
Read More
Unexpected voices have been pushing the boundaries of country music lately. Breakout stars like Kacey Musgraves and Lil Nas X may be ushering in a new era of country music.
Read More
Embrace your emotional side with some Cancer season jams.
Read More
In 2013, Jai Paul was said to have changed pop music with just two songs. Then, he disappeared for six years. Now, he’s back.
Marina Diamandis has long been an outspoken critic of pop culture’s views of women. While she expresses her opinions in her other projects through metaphors and symbolism, her track “Can’t Pin Me Down” provides a candid and direct callout of misconceptions surrounding feminism and the actions of women.
Read More
There are many memorable moments from the iconic classic “Clueless.” The movie’s soundtrack pulls ‘90s hits from a multitude of genres, each reflecting a different subculture of the time.
Read More