Jaden and Willow Smith perform at Emo’s on Nov 16 as part of their Willow & Erys Tour.
Read MoreThe sound that originally began in Jamaica echoed in waves across the world. Here’s what it means in the context of today’s hits.
Read MorePunk isn't a genre commonly known for its positivity and supportiveness — it is usually characterized by anger and vitriol with the way the world is. British upstarts IDLES defy that expectation, finding a balance between those extremes as they deconstruct many social issues of the present day with their unabashed campaign against toxic masculinity.
Read MoreCreating top hits tests a producer's ingenuity for new sounds — these seven songs demonstrate producers use of flute recordings to make the crowd move.
Read MoreAs we reach the end of the decade, now’s the perfect time to reflect on the growth that music and the world has seen in 10 years.
Read MoreA collection of photos based around Thom Yorke’s third solo album, ANIMA.
Read MoreSometimes a band doesn’t have to be real to create a lasting impression on music-lovers; there are a number of fictional bands featured in films and television shows that have proven their writers and producers know a thing or two about music.
Read MoreTake control of your emotions with these Scorpio season songs.
Read MoreA thorough examination of the 26 standard Apple ringtones and Owl City’s unexpected influence on them
Read MoreNeil Young’s 40th studio album reinvents his classic sounds in a desperate effort to change the course of climate change.
Read MoreWyatt Weaver of the Wyatt Weaver Band performs during “Wyatt Wednesdays” at Pedernales Falls Trading Post, featuring special guests Boston-Spencer Duo on November 6, 2019. Weaver is a local country musician and he and his band released their first full length album, Western Medications, back in 2018.
Read MoreFKA twigs’ follow-up to her acclaimed LP1 is filled with heartbreak and the desire to rebuild from the ground up.
Read MoreAfterglows hosts their Halloween session at Porchfire Records on Nov 2. Trace of Lime, Alexander and the Nobles and San Antonio based band Mirame headlined the show.
Read MoreDespite her ventures into almost too familiar territory and a lack of cohesion in the record overall, Doja Cat synthesizes conventions from multiple genres with her own unique style, cementing her as a tour-de-force in the rap scene.
Read MoreAustin-based R&B/soul singer Jay Wile spoke with Afterglow about his two 2019 projects, performing on the same stage as Miguel, and his influences following his set at Mala Luna Festival in San Antonio.
Read MoreTwo years ago, Taylor Swift released her most controversial project to date, Reputation. The album is known for its reliance on heavy production and its embrace of Swift’s famous feuds, but even today most seem to overlook the album’s feats and underrate its power among her discography.
Read MoreFiona Apple’s sophomore LP expanded her sonic palette and proved she was more than just a “Criminal.”
Read MoreMy Chemical Romance’s comeback is a welcome development to all of the emo-rock band’s diehard fans, but many of them knew it was only a matter of time — and that it would happen in 2019.
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