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History Repeats itself: Gender Identity in Electropop
History Repeats itself: Gender Identity in Electropop

It’s only been a year since R&B and hip-hop officially became America’s favorite genre but independent electropop artists are already making their comeback with innovative revivals of past pop eras.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 7, 2018kasey clarke, electropop
Wine and Cheese: Lykke Li and Santigold
Wine and Cheese: Lykke Li and Santigold

Lykke Li and Santigold prove themselves to be perfect complements creating new sounds within the realm of alternative pop.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXNovember 7, 2018lauren cook
Subversion and Song: Taylor Mac’s A 24 Decade History of Popular Music
Subversion and Song: Taylor Mac’s A 24 Decade History of Popular Music

Appropriation is usually something we see as a tool of oppression. Taylor Mac’s raucous, politically-charged, and all-too-entertaining show is flipping this narrative with its provocative, non-traditional use of music.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 7, 2018aidan comiskey, taylor mac
The Soundtrack to Eating: Just the Classics
The Soundtrack to Eating: Just the Classics

If you’re tired of those quiet nights eating Trader Joe’s frozen meals in the dark, look no further than this recipe-playlist combination that will have you jamming from sauté to sit-down.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXNovember 6, 2018dylan keesee
Let’s Talk About Sex: The Theory of Bottom Energy in Relation to Pop Music
Let’s Talk About Sex: The Theory of Bottom Energy in Relation to Pop Music

In same-sex relationships, it’s difficult to determine who is the bottom and who is the top. Want a hint? All bottoms listen to pop music.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 6, 2018kaci pelias, jessica wu
From the Erhu to the Electric Guitar: 3 East Asian Artists Who Keep Culture Alive in Modern Music
From the Erhu to the Electric Guitar: 3 East Asian Artists Who Keep Culture Alive in Modern Music

In an era of ever-changing music, these artists prove that we don’t have to sacrifice modernity to showcase our cultures.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 6, 2018celeste wan
Top Five Musician Biopics to Add to Your Queue
Top Five Musician Biopics to Add to Your Queue

Try one (or all!) of these five films focused on musicians during your next weekend binge.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 5, 2018delaney davis
Album Review: The Last Rocket has Taken Off
Album Review: The Last Rocket has Taken Off

Migos rapper Takeoff has released his solo debut. Will he soar to new heights or descend in flames?

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 5, 2018mark yoder, takeoff
Album Review: How to be a ‘Mirror Master’ with Young the Giant
Album Review: How to be a ‘Mirror Master’ with Young the Giant

Young the Giant gets vulnerable in their new album focusing on love and self-reflection.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 5, 2018kris maxymillian
Playlist: The Truest of Arab Bops
Playlist: The Truest of Arab Bops

A collection of popular Arabic songs that everyone should experience at least once.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXNovember 2, 2018nehal kamel
A Deep Dive Into the Nicki and Cardi Feud
A Deep Dive Into the Nicki and Cardi Feud

We delve into the complicated timeline of the now infamous Cardi B and Nicki Minaj beef and reflect on what could’ve been if things hadn’t turned sour.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 2, 2018jessica regan, nicki minaj, cardi b
Video: Mírame Live at Afterglow Session #1
Video: Mírame Live at Afterglow Session #1

Mírame performs their original songs “Inner Voice” and “Don’t Go” at Afterglow Session #1.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXNovember 1, 2018mirame, live music, live, afterglow session, inner voice, dont go, simon tolman, alex valdez, video, multimediaComment
My Afterglow Moment: Be Whoever You Want To Be
My Afterglow Moment: Be Whoever You Want To Be

Nehal reminisces on her life-changing experience at Harry Styles’ Austin concert and the positive life advice the show taught her.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXNovember 1, 2018nehal kamel
Media and Music: A Case Study of Ex Machina
Media and Music: A Case Study of Ex Machina

The way movies use their underlying scores can completely draw us into their tone and plot, and the score for “Ex Machina” cleverly deceives audiences in unique ways.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 1, 2018minnah zaheer
Gay Christmas: The Queer History of Halloween
Gay Christmas: The Queer History of Halloween

With its glamorous ghouls, over-the-top parties, and boundless opportunities for self-expression, it should come as no surprise that Halloween is embraced by the LGBTQ+ community. But how did this phenomenon come to be, and how does it influence the music we listen to?

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Afterglow ATXOctober 31, 2018aiden comiskey
Interview: Midnight Talk with Mírame
Interview: Midnight Talk with Mírame

We recently sat down with San Antonio Latin R&B hip-hop infused band Mírame in a West Campus parking lot to discuss their year in music and their philosophy.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXOctober 31, 2018jonathan castro, mirame, interview, cat pozos Comment
Swipe Right on My Anthem: A Tinder Experiment
Swipe Right on My Anthem: A Tinder Experiment

I descended into the world of Tinder to see what, if anything, our choice of Tinder Anthem says about our personality.

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Afterglow ATXOctober 29, 2018emily gruner, mark yoder
Playlist: Halloween Essentials
Playlist: Halloween Essentials

The Afterglow Social Media Editors curated the perfect spooky playlist to get you in the mood for all things Halloween.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 29, 2018zoe judilla, nick gonzales
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