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Problematic Faves
Problematic Faves

Lessons I learned from dealing with my problematic fave: Kanye West.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 18, 2018kasey clarke
Wine and Cheese: St. Vincent and Mitski
Wine and Cheese: St. Vincent and Mitski

St. Vincent and Mitski, two artists of different minority groups, create music that harnesses their struggles and presents them in a pop form that is both unique and complementary.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXDecember 18, 2018
My Afterglow Moment: The One Time Country Music Was the Answer
My Afterglow Moment: The One Time Country Music Was the Answer

My life was in a constant state of chaos and I never knew what to expect. However, the one thing I could always rely on was music.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 18, 2018
Wine and Cheese: Imagine Dragons and Panic! At the Disco
Wine and Cheese: Imagine Dragons and Panic! At the Disco

We are all familiar with the edgy, alternative bands Imagine Dragons and Panic! At The Disco. Surprisingly, they have more in common than just their sound – including their openness with fans, Mormonism, and Sin City.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXDecember 18, 2018
5 Music Videos with Unique Color Schemes
5 Music Videos with Unique Color Schemes

The visual presentation of music videos is essential to the way we consume music. Take a look at the following visually-stimulating music videos that make great use of color.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 17, 2018celeste wan
Photo Story: Artist T-Shirt Lookbook
Photo Story: Artist T-Shirt Lookbook

Fans share their stories on their favorite artist t-shirt and the memories it brings them.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXDecember 17, 2018gabriela ruiz
Six Musicals That Touched Our Hearts
Six Musicals That Touched Our Hearts

Nothing brings us together like a good musical. Here are six musicals that shook the nation with their powerful themes.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 17, 2018nehal kamel
5 Times Literature Inspired Songwriters
5 Times Literature Inspired Songwriters

To be a good writer, one must be a great reader. This article lists some contemporary music inspired by classical literature.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 13, 2018nehal kamel
What Makes a Concert?
What Makes a Concert?

Concerts. We all frequent them and swear on our lives that they’re the greatest thing you could ever experience. But what really makes a good concert?

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Afterglow ATXDecember 13, 2018celeste wan
How MTV Is Taking Music Back
How MTV Is Taking Music Back

Now that the reality TV explosion of the early 2000s has started to taper off, MTV has re-prioritized the music model they abandoned when music videos became stream-able online.

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Kasey ClarkeDecember 12, 2018kasey clarke
Cover Story: 11 Covers of “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” From Worst to Best
Cover Story: 11 Covers of “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” From Worst to Best

After listening to nearly twenty covers of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over)”, I’ve decided on a spectrum that goes from worst to best. After all, everything exists on a spectrum. Feel free to listen to them all in one sitting.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXDecember 11, 2018
Labels in Review: Awful Business
Labels in Review: Awful Business

How Awful Records managed to strike a deal with one of the music industry’s giants under the leadership of rapper and internet personality, Father.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 11, 2018kasey clarke
How Lindsey Stirling Finds Her Own Place in Music
How Lindsey Stirling Finds Her Own Place in Music

When we think about music genres, EDM, hip-hop, and classical are at opposite ends of the spectrum. But who says we can’t have both?

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Afterglow ATXDecember 11, 2018
Interview: Hana Vu and How Many Times Have You Driven By
Interview: Hana Vu and How Many Times Have You Driven By

Young LA-based indie rock artist Hana Vu discussed her experience in the music industry right before performing a show at the University of Texas at Austin.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXDecember 11, 2018
The Top 10 Albums of 2018
The Top 10 Albums of 2018

The albums that kept us thinking, crying, and dancing through 2018.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 10, 2018afterglow editorial staff, selome hailu, annie lyons, zoe judilla, dylan keesee, matt iannelli, dallas killeen, delaney davis
The Art of the Sample: 6 Iconic Rap Samples
The Art of the Sample: 6 Iconic Rap Samples

A good sample has the power to create iconic pieces of music. Here are some of the top rap samples and some of the producers a behind the technique that has reshaped music production and composition.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 10, 2018aalap diwanji
Where Sound and Light Intersect: My Experience with Chromesthesia
Where Sound and Light Intersect: My Experience with Chromesthesia

Chromesthesia, a neurological phenomenon in which sounds trigger involuntary visuals, has greatly shaped my worldview. Using music as a tool to explore this condition became the way that I learned to understand myself.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 10, 2018kasey clarke
The 80s Glow: 21st Century Edition
The 80s Glow: 21st Century Edition

Contemporary songs — but with a nostalgic 80s flair.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 10, 2018emily gruner, jessica wu
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