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Playlist: Sad Gay Summer
Playlist: Sad Gay Summer

This playlist is for the gays who just want to go on long summer walks and cry!

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXJune 18, 2019
'Melodrama,' Revisited: A Love Letter to the Loveless
'Melodrama,' Revisited: A Love Letter to the Loveless

Two years following its release, Lorde’s sophomore album remains a talisman of departing from adolescence, celebrating her own chaotic impulses with as much tenderness as sheer intensity.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJune 16, 2019
Interview: Summer Camp with Julia G.
Interview: Summer Camp with Julia G.

Afterglow sat down with local singer-songwriter Julia G. in conversation about queer classical composers, self-expression, and the new music video for her song “Judy.”

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXJune 10, 2019
Is Merchandise The New Wave For Rap Artists?
Is Merchandise The New Wave For Rap Artists?

With the help of hypebeasts, hip-hop artists have a new money-maker up their sleeves.

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Afterglow ATXJune 4, 2019
Photo Story: Afterglow Session #3
Photo Story: Afterglow Session #3

Mírame, a Latin-infused R&B band from San Antonio, and Recent Rumors, a synth pop band from Dallas, performed at our Afterglow Session #3 at Love Goat on April 6.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXJune 4, 2019
Playlist: It’s Summer, Geminis!
Playlist: It’s Summer, Geminis!

Let your inner free spirit run rampant with this fresh and airy Gemini playlist.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMay 22, 2019zodiac
10 Video Game Songs to Listen to Beyond the Game
10 Video Game Songs to Listen to Beyond the Game

Whether it’s for studying, relaxing, or jamming out, these songs from video game scores are definitely worth checking out when you aren’t holding the controller.

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Afterglow ATXMay 21, 2019
Heather Webb’s Jam Room: Empowering Women In Rock, One Band At A Time
Heather Webb’s Jam Room: Empowering Women In Rock, One Band At A Time

Rock music is often associated with muscular men with long hair swinging their guitars around their neck. One Austin woman hopes to change that flawed and stereotypical assumption by uplifting women to perform in ways they never knew they could.

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Afterglow ATXMay 21, 2019
Raveena Provides Representation for LGBTQ+ South Asians
Raveena Provides Representation for LGBTQ+ South Asians

R&B singer Raveena Aurora, known professionally as Raveena, creates a much-needed space to for people from her own culture to see themselves in the music industry.

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Afterglow ATXMay 9, 2019
Don’t Call Him Your Sad Boy: James Blake’s Masculinity
Don’t Call Him Your Sad Boy: James Blake’s Masculinity

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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Afterglow ATXMay 8, 2019
Labels in Review: Erased Tapes
Labels in Review: Erased Tapes

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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Afterglow ATXMay 8, 2019
Interview: Off The Starboard Bow, A Conversation with The Jibs
Interview: Off The Starboard Bow, A Conversation with The Jibs

Austin indie band The Jibs drop some history and sailing knowledge following their performance at the second Afterglow Session.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXMay 8, 2019
The Feminine Musique: “Can’t Pin Me Down”
The Feminine Musique: “Can’t Pin Me Down”

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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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXMay 7, 2019kasey clarke
Lil Uzi’s Fight for 'Eternal Atake' Brings the Mistreatment of Artists Back into the Spotlight
Lil Uzi’s Fight for 'Eternal Atake' Brings the Mistreatment of Artists Back into the Spotlight

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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Afterglow ATXMay 7, 2019
Media and Music: Totally Buggin’ for the Clueless Soundtrack
Media and Music: Totally Buggin’ for the Clueless Soundtrack

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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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 7, 2019kasey clarke
Hey CupcakKe!: Fighting Prejudice Through Positivity
Hey CupcakKe!: Fighting Prejudice Through Positivity

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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Afterglow ATXMay 7, 2019kasey clarke
The Soundtrack to Eating: The Frozen Trifecta
The Soundtrack to Eating: The Frozen Trifecta

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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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMay 6, 2019
Video: Clunis Live At Afterglow Session #2
Video: Clunis Live At Afterglow Session #2

Clunis performs their original song “Hiding” at Afterglow Session #2.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXMay 6, 2019
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