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Wine and Cheese: Travis Scott and Tame Impala
Wine and Cheese: Travis Scott and Tame Impala

Travis Scott and Tame Impala are two artists you generally wouldn’t put on the same playlist  — at first.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXDecember 20, 2018jessica regan
Looking Back at Ariana Grande’s Year
Looking Back at Ariana Grande’s Year

It is hard to believe that Ariana Grande broke up with Mac Miller, was engaged to Pete Davidson, and released “thank u, next” all in the same calendar year. Needless to say, her year has been a rollercoaster.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 20, 2018tea anderson, ariana grande
10 One Hit Wonders of the 2010s
10 One Hit Wonders of the 2010s

There are too many one hit wonders from the 2010s to put them all on one list, so here’s a few highlights that will undoubtedly bring back nostalgia of those oh-so-cringeworthy tween-age years.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 19, 2018jessica regan
Wine and Cheese: Lana Del Rey and A$AP Rocky
Wine and Cheese: Lana Del Rey and A$AP Rocky

Lana Del Rey and A$AP Rocky’s make for the perfect dreamy rap duo.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXDecember 19, 2018mandie meier
Anonymity in Music: How Artists Retain Mystery and Magic in Their Art
Anonymity in Music: How Artists Retain Mystery and Magic in Their Art

Artists often use many tools outside of their main artform to enhance the experience of their art. These tools — such as anonymity — can change or influence your experience in ways that you never realized. Anonymity can be essential to the formation of an artist’s style, aesthetic, and the overall experience they offer their audiences.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 19, 2018jayden guzman
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
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