While songs with track lengths exceeding six minutes are getting rarer, their ability to captivate listeners has not been lost. They might be tough to create, but long songs can provide some of the greatest musical experiences in many different varieties.
Read MorePublic Enemy’s 1989 rap classic “Fight the Power” teaches us to refute unjust and corrupt powers in place and stand in solidarity against them.
Read MoreThe Wall by Pink Floyd was monumental in a lot of ways. It epitomized the concept album, cemented the band in pop culture, broke a wider discussion of mental isolation into the mainstream, redefined how bands can perform live, and showed the many different ways art can be used to represent music.
Read MoreWhile many are quick to point out Austin’s vibrant live music scene, those who do so often forget to include student co-ops. These West Campus houses are instrumental in the rise of many local artists.
Read MoreOpenly discussing mental health is a vital part of understanding ourselves, those around us, and our society today. In order to dissipate the existing stigma around the subject, music idols have begun to make listeners feel less alone when it comes to mental health and have helped create a conversation around it.
Read MoreJoy to the world! The time has come… to talk about this decade’s best holiday albums.
Read MoreA collection of photos based around The 1975’s latest single “Frail State of Mind”.
Read MoreMusic isn’t always heard with our ears — sometimes the visual art that accompanies the sound can be just as important to the music as the sound. Here are three long-term collaborations between visual and musical artists that are expanding our experience of both mediums.
Read MoreThe first installment of Afterglow’s Drunk Debates series!
Read MoreDylan Bishop is an exciting young bluesman from Fort Worth. While making his second album, Afterglow spoke with him about his background, love of the Blues and what to look forward to in his new album.
Read MorePopular music’s defined categories are not simply Black and white.
Read MoreAfter a disappointing album in August, Trippie bounces back by referring to his signature style his fans love.
Read MoreAnother year at UT, another tuition increase. Here's everything you should know before that tuition bill is due, along with some groovy tunes to help get you through the administration-induced frustration.
Read MoreHip-hop’s youngest stars are putting a new spin on rap’s oldest concepts.
Read MoreLights are strung across homes and the jingle bells are ringing, which can only mean one thing: it’s time for the Queen of Christmas to arrive. Mariah Carey’s legendary album Merry Christmas has carried on a holiday legacy for 25 years and more to come, especially with its hit song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”
Read MoreTinashe uses the brilliant, independently-released Songs For You to prove to the world that she’s a revolutionary producer, lyricist, vocalist, and everything in between.
Read MoreAs guitar-strumming singer-songwriters like Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes enjoy commercial success, it's only fair to recognize the man who walked so they could run: John Mayer.
Read MoreRap music feels like it has taken the place of pop music in the mainstream — but is this a new phenomenon? Here’s a quick look at the history of rap music on the Billboard Hot 100, the cycle of relevance between pop and rap, and what that might mean for the future of mainstream music.
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