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Top 5 Underrated ACL Artists: From Dayglow to Faye Webster
Top 5 Underrated ACL Artists: From Dayglow to Faye Webster

The arrival of October has come to signify many things: the beginning of fall, the start of spooky season, those dreaded midterms, and a little music festival called Austin City Limits.

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Afterglow ATXOctober 4, 2019acl 2019
Photo Story: MUNA at The Parish
Photo Story: MUNA at The Parish

The trio-band MUNA tours their sophomore album Saves The World on October 2 at The Parish. In this album, they open up about personal experiences and struggles in their lives.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXOctober 4, 2019
Photo Story: ACL Lookbook 2019
Photo Story: ACL Lookbook 2019

Soak up the sun in these stylish outfits at the Austin City Limits Festival this year.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXOctober 3, 2019
Playlist: Libra Season
Playlist: Libra Season

Find your inner peace this Libra season.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 3, 2019zodiac
Album Review: Charli Came to Party (and Re-Invent Pop Music)
Album Review: Charli Came to Party (and Re-Invent Pop Music)

Always on the cutting-edge of pop music, Charli XCX delivered a futuristic yet classic third studio album with her latest release, Charli. With innovative production, tastefully rendered vocals, and stomping synth beats, Charli demands the unceasing attention of pop listeners and rightfully earns their admiration along the way.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 2, 2019
Photo Story: Sweet Spirit at Hotel Vegas
Photo Story: Sweet Spirit at Hotel Vegas

Sweet Spirit and Lord Friday the 13th play a surprise show at Hotel Vegas on September 30, 2019.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXOctober 2, 2019
Playlist: ACL Hometown Throwdown
Playlist: ACL Hometown Throwdown

Get a better understanding of where your favorite ACL artists are coming from – literally.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 2, 2019acl 2019
Media and Music: FIFA 20, The World’s Game and The World’s Playlist
Media and Music: FIFA 20, The World’s Game and The World’s Playlist

With every release, Electronic Art’s flagship “FIFA” video game franchise brings with it the year’s most energetic, diverse, and influential playlist. The recently dropped “FIFA 20” is no different, capturing 2019’s musical flavors perfectly while also making atypical additions as the franchise looks forward to a new decade.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 2, 2019
Photo Story: Pecan Street Festival
Photo Story: Pecan Street Festival

The Sixth Street Historic District celebrated its 39th biannual Pecan Street Festival on September 21 and 22 2019.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXOctober 1, 2019local festivals
Photo Story: Jay Som at Barracuda
Photo Story: Jay Som at Barracuda

Jay Som, Affectionately and Boy Scouts rocked Barracuda on September 27.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXSeptember 30, 2019
Album Review: Snapping Off the Rip with DaBaby
Album Review: Snapping Off the Rip with DaBaby

Charlotte rapper DaBaby has released KIRK, his first project since exploding into the mainstream in March, and he is hell-bent on keeping his win streak alive.    

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXSeptember 30, 2019
Inspiration at Your Doorstep: What It’s Like to Live in the Presence of Daniel Johnston’s Art
Inspiration at Your Doorstep: What It’s Like to Live in the Presence of Daniel Johnston’s Art

Daniel Johnston’s art crept its way into our daily lives whether we knew it or not. As the “Hi, How Are You” mural is accessible to everyone, so are the lyrics of Johnston’s music reassuring us that it’s okay to stand on our own.

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Afterglow ATXSeptember 23, 2019
Media and Music: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Rocketman,” and How (Not) to Make a Musical Biopic
Media and Music: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Rocketman,” and How (Not) to Make a Musical Biopic

“Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Rocketman” take on larger-than-life musicians Freddie Mercury and Elton John. One of these movies respectfully and accurately depicts the relationship one of these men has with sexuality, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. The other movie is “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXSeptember 17, 2019
Little Richard’s Lasting Influence on Metal
Little Richard’s Lasting Influence on Metal

Rock ‘n’ roll predecessor Little Richard’s staccato screams transcended more than the sound barrier. They also transcended time, making their way into our favorite metal songs today.

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Afterglow ATXSeptember 12, 2019
Latinx and Korean Fusion Marks the Beginning of a Distinct Cross-Cultural Convergence
Latinx and Korean Fusion Marks the Beginning of a Distinct Cross-Cultural Convergence

Alternative rock group Reik and K-Pop boy band SUPER JUNIOR recently joined forces on their hit single “One More Time.” Banding together to make this seemingly unconventional hit, their cross-cultural collaboration is more likely than you think.

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Afterglow ATXSeptember 12, 2019
Playlist: Virgo-ing Down an Emotional Spiral
Playlist: Virgo-ing Down an Emotional Spiral

The semester has started, so get ready to be schooled by Virgo season.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXSeptember 9, 2019zodiac
Album Review: Lana Del Rey Paints a New Picture of America with 'Norman F-cking Rockwell'
Album Review: Lana Del Rey Paints a New Picture of America with 'Norman F-cking Rockwell'

Lana Del Rey delivers a captivating album built on the foundations of her older work but with new, transformative sounds and themes. 

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXSeptember 2, 2019kasey clarke
Nas vs. J. Cole and the Struggle to Stay Relevant in Hip-Hop
Nas vs. J. Cole and the Struggle to Stay Relevant in Hip-Hop

Mentor and mentee provide a perfect example of what works and what doesn’t work for rappers to stay successful.

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Afterglow ATXSeptember 2, 2019
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