From a special childhood lullaby to a favorite lyric, our music libraries hold a wealth of inspiration for tattoos. Three students share their stories on the sounds that motivated them to get their own tattoo.
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The rising indie pop enigma Sloan Struble discusses his debut album and newfound popularity.
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Once thought to be simply a relic of the past, the supergroup is making a big comeback in 2019 with strong women-led efforts.
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Growing up with a guitar in her hands since she was six, Sofia Wolfson’s intimate and soulful folk songs capture the confusion and beauty of being a young adult.
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Celebrated Canadian punk star Avril Lavigne captured our angsty hearts in the early 2000s. A decade later, pop artist Ariana Grande has skyrocketed to fame since her Nickelodeon days. The pair’s thematically similar hit songs are one 10-Year Challenge we could do without.
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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.
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San 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.
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Afterglow 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.
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Spend 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.
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We 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.
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With smooth vocals and intense blues-inspired guitar solos, Chavela brings a new flavor into the local scene.
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First 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.
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A history of how and why rappers started putting their baby pictures on the covers of their albums.
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With 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!
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Late rapper Nipsey Hussle’s impact will live on.
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Billie Eilish matches heavy bass, dark lyrics, and captivating vocals on her debut album.
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No 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.
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Tejano 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.
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