Punk is not only synonymous with the fast-paced rock genre, but also alludes to going against the grain, being yourself unabashedly, and not caring what anyone else thinks. Here are five women who are doing just that.

A look back at some of the standout background music from generations past.

I’d like to thank the Afterglow staff for letting me be the one to write this tribute. Although music, and hip-hop music especially, means a lot to me, I have never written anything more meaningful than this article.

Political campaigning is difficult, but campaigning without the support of hit musicians? Even worse. President Trump’s campaign has been repeatedly banned from using the work of musicians who don’t want their lyrics of unity to be associated with Trump’s campaign. Showcasing his broken promises from the past, Trump continues to use music with the message of love for a rally of hate. 

Grading albums on a numeric scale is now a staple of modern day music reviews, but it is far from a perfect system.

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.