You may not be familiar with Wendy Rene, but it’s almost certain you know pieces of her 1964 song “After Laughter (Comes Tears).” This tune has been sampled by artists for generations, with each song adding a new layer of complexity to its message.
Read MoreSan Antonio sweethearts Andrés Garcia and Marco Martinez from sleep well. give some details on their upcoming album — and finally reveal who the prettiest star is.
Read MoreAfterglow investigated some of the most talked about Austin City Limits rumors. Here’s our list of some artists that probably are and probably aren’t going to be there this year.
Read MoreSpend National Poetry Month — and beyond — listening to this playlist, and you will be accepted to transfer to a small liberal arts college in the Northeast.
Read MoreWe all fall down the existential hole at one point or another, and our favorite artists do, too. On “My Body’s Made of Crushed Little Stars” and “Don’t Forget About Me,” Mitski and Noname respectively dive into their personal grapples with life, death, and the meaning of it all.
Read MoreWith smooth vocals and intense blues-inspired guitar solos, Chavela brings a new flavor into the local scene.
Read MoreFirst released in 2002, “She Will Be Loved” shows a few characteristics of the soon-to-be-named “nice guy” trope. However, in spite of these flaws, the song remains a positive song about a man supporting a girl –– in one way or another.
Read MoreA history of how and why rappers started putting their baby pictures on the covers of their albums.
Read MoreWith all the recent talk about Girl Power and Feminism in the music industry, it’s easy to forget about the good guys out there who paved the way!
Read MoreLate rapper Nipsey Hussle’s impact will live on.
Read MoreBillie Eilish matches heavy bass, dark lyrics, and captivating vocals on her debut album.
Read MoreNo other genre can manipulate its viewers with sound design like horror. From cheerfully creepy to uncomfortably intense, horror movies always keep you at the edge of your seat. Although the trends of horror music are ever-changing, there’s one thing that is for sure — you will be scared.
Read MoreTejano singer Selena Quintanilla won the hearts of all in the early 90s. Almost 25 years later, she remains a household name. In honor of her birthday, here are some up and coming Latinx artists that are continuing to pave the way for Latinx artists in the 21st century.
Read MoreAs a fat, black woman, Lizzo brings a radical, fresh perspective to the classic self-love anthem.
Read MoreFeeling end of the semester fatigue? Let this Aries Season playlist engage your most determined and confident self to get it done.
Read MoreA collection of interviews exploring how we shape our relationships through giving and receiving music in its many forms.
Read MoreChavela perform their original song “Bad” at Afterglow Session #2.
Read MoreNo other film captures the mother-daughter dynamic quite like Greta Gerwig’s 2017 coming-of-age comedy-drama “Lady Bird.” Like its characters, the film has a big heart, and its symbolic use of music drags your heart along with it.
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