Despite going on two tours since its release, Radiohead hasn’t performed the song “Jigsaw Falling Into Place” live since August 30, 2009. Why would a band abandon one of their best songs for nearly a decade?
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In her catchy 2015 single, Meghan Trainor illustrates the harmful effects of internalized misogyny with lyrics celebrating traditional gender roles.
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When dancing to the contagious beats of cumbia, bachata, salsa, and merengue, it’s easy to forget the sometimes negative messages this music emits into the Latinx community. But what is two steps too many when it comes to supporting music that oppresses women?
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A sentimental senior reflects on her somewhat questionable freshman year music taste and how it’s changed over the last four years.
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On first listen, Beware of the Dogs can be painful to listen to, but Donnelly understands how effective and impactful her lyrics can be as she forges through the album with bright guitar chords, catchy rhythms, and tongue-in-cheek delivery.
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I grew up with an impassioned bond to Gwen Stefani and her music. Until recent years, I was unaware of the cultural implications of her projects.
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Aren’t sure what talent to find at South by Southwest this year? Here’s a guide to help you find hidden international gems before they hit it big time in the United States.
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In his debut album, Offset steps out of his comfort zone and gets a little more intimate with his fans.
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Hozier’s long-awaited sophomore album Wasteland, Baby! tackles the end of the world with humor, despair, love, and hope.
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How an outlaw couple’s two-year rampage inspired decades’ worth of great music.
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In his second rendition of the Drip or Drown series, Gunna chooses all of the above.
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“Growing up in Texas, it’s such a spirited place. At any given time of day, you can see and experience something that’s so unique and so grounded in our culture here, and I just began to think of all the innovation that has happened here and really want to reflect on those things.”
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The podcast “Song Exploder” walks listeners through a musician’s story of how they create a single song. We’ve accumulated some of its most engaging and insightful episodes.
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To celebrate Afterglow’s first successful semester, our staff and supporters gathered for a night of dancing and live music at Cheer Up Charlie’s that highlighted local Austin and San Antonio artists.
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Afterglow caught up a few months ago with Australian singer Japanese Wallpaper to discuss his new single, “Fooling Around,” why he loves his hometown of Melbourne, and his experience on his first international tour.
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It’s been eight years since the iconic “Telephone” music video came out, and our heads and hearts are still on the dancefloor. Hollywood, look no further: here’s a sequel we actually want to see happen.
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From the half-forgotten smell of a favorite sweater to the overanalysis of an unexpected Instagram like, our exes haunt us in many ways — but none more intensely than the songs they left us.
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What is the fine line between artistry and artificiality? Leave it to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper to help us figure it out.
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