What’s behind James Blake’s music is more than you may expect. His melancholic yet blissful sound has created a platform for Blake to discuss his music, and he certainly has a lot to say.
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Architect, visual artist, and musician Robert Raths created a label that has grown from a few core artists upon its founding in 2007 to having dozens of top names today.
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Austin indie band The Jibs drop some history and sailing knowledge following their performance at the second Afterglow Session.
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Marina Diamandis has long been an outspoken critic of pop culture’s views of women. While she expresses her opinions in her other projects through metaphors and symbolism, her track “Can’t Pin Me Down” provides a candid and direct callout of misconceptions surrounding feminism and the actions of women.
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Lil Uzi Vert’s fans rejoiced after the rapper announced he would not be retiring from music after an ongoing feud with Atlantic Records. However, the dramatic battle over Eternal Atake highlights one of the largest problems in the industry — the labels themselves.
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There are many memorable moments from the iconic classic “Clueless.” The movie’s soundtrack pulls ‘90s hits from a multitude of genres, each reflecting a different subculture of the time.
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CupcakKe’s songs and music videos have undergone harsh scrutiny by platforms like YouTube. Despite having her videos taken down and her music dismissed as overly sexual, CupcakKe remains a positive voice for change in the music industry.
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An analysis of how ‘90s rappers, Ice Cube, Iced Tea, and Vanilla Ice have each lived up to their frosty namesakes.
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Clunis performs their original song “Hiding” at Afterglow Session #2.
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Ah, Taurus season — it’s the most wonderful time of the year!
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Take note of some of the most memorable moments from Beyoncé’s legendary “Homecoming” during your 100th viewing.
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It’s amazing what some jazz cats can make happen when they share the same vision and trust in each other.
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The 2019 HONK!TX festival was a vibrant community celebration of street and brass bands.
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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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