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Album Review: Soccer Mommy Searches for Calm on 'Color Theory'

Nashville singer-songwriter Sophie Allison stretches out on her sophomore album, a melancholic examination of her deepest struggles.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 3, 2020Soccer Mommy, Color Theory, carys anderson

Photo Story: Elohim at Scoot Inn

Elohim performs at Scoot Inn on Feb. 29 with openers Mehro and Bahari.

Photo StoryAfterglow ATXMarch 2, 2020Erica Grifaldo, photography, Elohim, Scoot Inn, Bahari

“Stupid Love” Proves that Lady Gaga Has the Range

Lady Gaga’s latest release solidifies that she is pop music’s ultimate shapeshifter.

Afterglow ATXMarch 2, 2020Lady Gaga, delaney davis

Songs of Protest: From the Kitchens to the Streets of Latin America

Recent music activism in Latin America leaves people wondering if arranging melodies and strumming instruments can really help create harmony for the people.

CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXFebruary 28, 2020

Album Anniversaries: 50 Years of the Genre Pioneering 'Black Sabbath'

Metal music and aesthetics have long been a one of many cultural cornerstones in entertainment, spreading beyond borders and languages. 50 years later, it’s time we look back and celebrate the album that started it all, Black Sabbath.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXFebruary 28, 2020adithya srinivas

Album Review: King Krule Reaches Creative Limbo on 'Man Alive!'

Archy Marshall’s recent life changes lead to an artistic metamorphosis on his third album under the King Krule moniker.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 27, 2020C.S. Harper, album review, jazz, alt rock, C.S. Hayter

Photo Story: Rex Orange County at Stubb’s

Rex Orange County performs at Stubb’s Outdoor Amphitheatre on Feb 25. promoting his third album, Pony.

Photo StoryAfterglow ATXFebruary 27, 2020

Album Review: Moses Sumney Thrives in Ambiguity on 'græ: Part 1'

The genre-bending vocalist and multi-instrumentalist begins a unrepressed new project about uncertainty and all that comes with it.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 25, 2020

The British Invasion Redux: 7 UK Artists Making Waves Across the Pond

The British are coming (again) with some of Britain’s hottest acts since the 1960s.

Afterglow ATXFebruary 25, 2020

Media and Music: How The Star Wars Score Unites 40 Years of Films

John Williams’ iconic themes have scored the main films of the “Star Wars” universe for over four decades — and their legacy is timeless.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXFebruary 25, 2020

Album Review: Grimes’ Surprisingly Tame Return with 'Miss Anthropocene'

Grimes’ latest record is a great dark pop album, but its polish is disappointing when compared to her more ambitious previous works.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 24, 2020

Album Review: Bambara Tells Grim Tales on 'Stray'

On their fourth album, Bambara perfects their signature noise rock sound with a series of gothic vignettes.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 17, 2020C.S. Harper, C.S. Hayter

How Finding New Music Helped Me Heal After a Breakup

Let’s be real: breakups suck. How are you supposed to listen to your ex’s favorite songs ever again?

Afterglow ATXFebruary 17, 2020

To All The Songs I’ve (Pretended) To Love Before

Whether you’re trying to impress a new crush or simply don’t have the heart to tell your significant other you hate their music, we all have a tendency to embellish our music tastes when it comes to romance.

Afterglow ATXFebruary 14, 2020kasey clarke, collab, annie lyons, minnah zaheer, delaney davis, samantha paradiso, cat pozos

Photo Story: Petals for Armor I by Hayley Williams

Hayley Williams has launched her solo project that channels rage, depression, freedom, memories, and lust. This photo story is based on the lyrics and visuals for Petals for Armor I.

Afterglow ATXFebruary 13, 2020