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2020 Grammy Awards Predictions

The 62nd Grammy Awards are fast approaching, and it’s time for one last wave of predictions over who will win big tonight — and more importantly, who deserves it most.

Afterglow ATXJanuary 26, 2020grammys, annie lyons

Industry Insights: The Newest Round of Controversy Surrounding the Grammys

Former Grammys CEO Deborah Dugan’s complaint against the Grammys reveals shocking information about corruption, greed, and sexual assault allegedly brewing within the Recording Academy.

CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXJanuary 26, 2020minnah zaheer, grammys

Album Review: Mac Miller’s 'Circles' is Full of Bittersweet Beauty

While Circles provides some of the best music in Mac’s discography, Mac’s headspace throughout the project tells a much darker tale.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJanuary 24, 2020

Emile Mosseri Was Snubbed: Last Year’s Best Film Scores

Awards season is upon us, so here are the real winners.

Laiken NeumannJanuary 23, 2020laiken neumann, emile mosseri

Industry Insights: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Has a Representation Problem

This year’s group of inductees into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has once again ignited conversations about representation within the genre.

CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXJanuary 23, 2020delaney davis

Album Anniversaries: 20 Years of D’Angelo’s Genre Changing 'Voodoo'

With his release of Voodoo, the pinnacle of neo-soul, D’Angelo changed not only his life but the fate of R&B.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXJanuary 23, 2020

Media and Music: How Skins Made Dubstep Cool

While “Skins,” the late 2000s TV show about a group of partying teens in Bristol, England, was highly acclaimed for its unflinching portrayal of true-to-life issues considered too gritty for many pre-streaming service TV providers, its true legacy lies in its incredible soundtrack.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXJanuary 22, 2020kasey clarke

Album Review: Halsey Reveals All on the Perfectly Imperfect 'Manic'

Halsey proves she’s only getting started with Manic, her most beautifully vulnerable and experimental album to date.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJanuary 21, 2020

Playlist: Finding Steady Ground This Capricorn Season

Embrace your inner Capricorn with these songs fitting of this cardinal sign’s stability and perseverance.

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXJanuary 20, 2020zodiac

Photo Story: Sudie & The Bralettes at the Granada

Sudie and The Bralettes open up for comedian Marc Rebillet at the Granada in Dallas on New Year’s Eve.

Photo StoryAfterglow ATXJanuary 20, 2020

6 Acts To Look Forward To At Hi How Are You Day 2020

The third annual Hi How Are You Day is showcasing some big names in memoriam of the late Daniel Johnston.

Afterglow ATXJanuary 20, 2020

Album Anniversaries: 'Contra' Turns 10

Vampire Weekend’s 2010 sophomore effort has now become one of the landmark indie albums of, well, all time. Although the band has since moved on to other sounds and styles, Contra remains just one of those albums that left a mark, bringing a tantalizing subculture to the mainstream.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXJanuary 13, 2020kasey clarke

Which Song From “Cats” Is Our Jellicle Choice? An Investigation

After experiencing the unhinged hallucination of the 2019 film adaptation of “Cats,” I knew I could not rest until deducting which song from its soundtrack reigned supreme.

Afterglow ATXJanuary 8, 2020annie lyons

6 Films for Music Lovers Coming Out in 2020

Concerts aren’t the only way to get out of the house and see some great music.

Afterglow ATXJanuary 3, 2020

The Soundtrack to Eating: Wine, Dine, and Vibe

Food and music are heavily intertwined with how much people enjoy their social occasions, which is why restaurants put a lot of thought into the music that will back their customer’s meals. Having a good house playlist can make or break the restaurant experience, but when done right, the music is often ignored or forgotten.

AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXDecember 16, 2019