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Wine and Cheese: Daft Punk and LCD Soundsystem
Wine and Cheese: Daft Punk and LCD Soundsystem

Though their approaches to the genre are different in many ways, Daft Punk and LCD Soundsystem have always succeeded in their common goal: getting your ass up and onto the dance floor.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXApril 2, 2020adithya srinivas
Album Review: Dua Lipa Gets Physical On 'Future Nostalgia'
Album Review: Dua Lipa Gets Physical On 'Future Nostalgia'

Dua Lipa takes her crown as the it-girl on the dance floor with the glittering escapism of her disco-infused sophomore album, Future Nostalgia.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXApril 1, 2020dua lipa, electropop, disco, dance, annie lyons
Artist Spotlights: Madison Baker has Nothing to Hide
Artist Spotlights: Madison Baker has Nothing to Hide

Austin-based pop singer Madison Baker has already made her presence known with the release of two masterfully crafted singles.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXApril 1, 2020
Frank Ocean Made Me A Conspiracy Theorist
Frank Ocean Made Me A Conspiracy Theorist

A truth-obsessed Scorpio delves into why Frank Ocean’s headlining set at Coachella 2020 is likely more than it seems.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 31, 2020
In Defense of the Female-Loved Teen Idol: Why Aren’t They Taken Seriously?
In Defense of the Female-Loved Teen Idol: Why Aren’t They Taken Seriously?

From lyrics to genre, critics utilize various criteria to determine the legitimacy of an artist — but for certain artists, the demographic makeup of their fanbase could decide whether to label them as “serious musicians.”

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Afterglow ATXMarch 30, 2020myah taylor
What It Means for Rage Against the Machine to Headline Coachella in 2020
What It Means for Rage Against the Machine to Headline Coachella in 2020

The rap-metal band’s return to the music scene during an election year is a perfect example of the complicated relationship between music and politics.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 26, 2020
Wine and Cheese: Cage the Elephant and Iggy Pop
Wine and Cheese: Cage the Elephant and Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop and Cage the Elephant surprised fans when they announced a collaboration on new single “Broken Boy.” Their collaboration was nothing radical, proving they are the perfect blend.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMarch 25, 2020
Interview: Ali Barter is Doing Her Best
Interview: Ali Barter is Doing Her Best

The Australian pop rock singer-songwriter discusses freeing herself from the pressures of perfection with her latest release, the pointedly titled Hello, I’m Doing My Best.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXMarch 25, 2020sxsw, annie lyons
Album Review: Finding Balance in The Weeknd’s 'After Hours'
Album Review: Finding Balance in The Weeknd’s 'After Hours'

The Weeknd grapples with his usual hedonistic subject matter while masterfully maintaining his sound in perhaps his most experimental project to date.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 24, 2020
How being Kanye West’s Protégé Elevated 070 Shake’s Career
How being Kanye West’s Protégé Elevated 070 Shake’s Career

Taken under the wing of rap legends, G.O.O.D. Music artist 070 Shake is now flying on her own.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 24, 2020
Debunked! The Theory of a Psychedelic Music Comeback
Debunked! The Theory of a Psychedelic Music Comeback

The rise of Tame Impala has sparked excitement about the resurfacing of psychedelic music. But while psychedelic music is certainly apparent in popular music today, it has long been this way since its emergence in the 1960s.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 23, 2020
Album Anniversaries: Revisiting Kendrick Lamar’s 'To Pimp a Butterfly' in the Trump Era
Album Anniversaries: Revisiting Kendrick Lamar’s 'To Pimp a Butterfly' in the Trump Era

Kendrick Lamar’s jazz-rap opus paints a candid portrait of an African American rapper who struggles with his identity and fame, and its cultural significance only grows in the Trump era.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMarch 23, 2020C.S. Harper, protest, hip-hop, rap
Album Review: J Balvin Explores the Rainbow in 'Colores'
Album Review: J Balvin Explores the Rainbow in 'Colores'

Stepping out from his last collaboration with Bad Bunny on Oasis, J Balvin greets the new decade with a colorful take on his sixth studio album.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 23, 2020
10 Texan Artists to Support on Bandcamp
10 Texan Artists to Support on Bandcamp

We’re bringing the Lonestar State to your earbuds with 10 handpicked Texan artists to check out during Bandcamp’s ongoing fundraiser.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 20, 2020texas, local music, bandcamp, carys anderson, annie lyons
Top 10 K.K. Slider Songs Of All Time
Top 10 K.K. Slider Songs Of All Time

They say it’s hard to be a successful crossover, but somehow a little white cartoon dog from the beloved video game franchise “Animal Crossing” manages to make it seem like dabbling in every genre is just that easy.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 20, 2020
Playlist: SXSW 2020 Highlights
Playlist: SXSW 2020 Highlights

Tune in for three hours of our 50 top artists from this year’s South by Southwest music festival line-up.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 19, 2020sxsw, annie lyons
Interview: Mara Connor is Ready to Face the Heat
Interview: Mara Connor is Ready to Face the Heat

Singer-songwriter Mara Connor talks with Afterglow about directing her own music video and standing her ground ahead of the upcoming release of her new EP, No Fun.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXMarch 19, 2020
How Bandcamp Can Help You Support Small Artists Right Now
How Bandcamp Can Help You Support Small Artists Right Now

TLDR: It’s time to show up for your favorite artists.

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Afterglow ATXMarch 18, 2020annie lyons, bandcamp
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