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Album Review: ‘Legends Never Die’ Tells The Disheartening Truth of Juice WRLD’s State of Mind in Last Days
Album Review: ‘Legends Never Die’ Tells The Disheartening Truth of Juice WRLD’s State of Mind in Last Days

Juice WRLD’s first posthumous album reiterates what we sadly already knew about him.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJuly 14, 2020thomas galindo, album review
Songs of Protest: Gary Clark Jr. Warned Us: What His 2019 Album This Land Tells Us About Racism Today
Songs of Protest: Gary Clark Jr. Warned Us: What His 2019 Album This Land Tells Us About Racism Today

Recent protests against police brutality and racism call to mind Gary Clark Jr. 's 2019 album This Land, a solemn warning of what’s to come should systemic change fail to occur.

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Afterglow ATXJuly 13, 2020camryn garza
Album Review: Pop Smoke’s Posthumous Record ‘Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon’ is a Gut Punch of Potential
Album Review: Pop Smoke’s Posthumous Record ‘Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon’ is a Gut Punch of Potential

After getting to know “the Woo,” Pop Smoke was ready and poised to take his career to new heights.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJuly 13, 2020thomas galindo, album review
Album Anniversaries: Coldplay’s ‘Parachutes’ Resonates 20 Years Later
Album Anniversaries: Coldplay’s ‘Parachutes’ Resonates 20 Years Later

Though reluctant and subdued, Coldplay’s enduring optimism shines through the melancholic tones of the band’s stunning 2000 debut.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXJuly 10, 2020coldplay, myah taylor
Album Review: Tobi Lou Explores Metamorphosis In 'LINGO STARR'
Album Review: Tobi Lou Explores Metamorphosis In 'LINGO STARR'

In only six minutes and 15 seconds, Tobi Lou’s stream of consciousness discusses everything from immigration to Pokemon, contrasting his colorful demeanor with serious themes.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJuly 9, 2020srija reddy
Artist Spotlights: Shabaka and the Ancestors Are Sent Here By History
Artist Spotlights: Shabaka and the Ancestors Are Sent Here By History

Shabaka and the Ancestors embrace their multiculturality to create conscious spiritual jazz.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXJuly 9, 2020C.S. Harper, C.S. Hayter
In Pursuit of the Perfect Mixtape
In Pursuit of the Perfect Mixtape

Sans crunchy hair and neon leg-warmers, the end of the ‘80s said goodbye to many trends — the art of the mixtape wasn't one of them

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Afterglow ATXJuly 8, 2020srija reddy
Album Anniversaries: 15 Years of Feeling the ‘Illinois(e)’ with Sufjan Stevens
Album Anniversaries: 15 Years of Feeling the ‘Illinois(e)’ with Sufjan Stevens

The stumbling ode to Midwestern rapport remains as impressive and chaotic as ever, echoing timely themes of American liberation and political unrest.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXJuly 4, 2020sufjan stevens, zoe judilla
Album Anniversaries: 25 Years Ago, A Demo Tape Launched Dave Grohl’s Second Act
Album Anniversaries: 25 Years Ago, A Demo Tape Launched Dave Grohl’s Second Act

On July 4, 1995, one of rock’s biggest bands officially debuted. Foo Fighters dominate rock radio and fill stadiums today, but it all started with a lo-fi demo tape Dave Grohl recorded on his own.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXJuly 4, 2020foo fighters, nirvana, carys anderson, dave grohl
5 Sizzling Picks for July's Bandcamp Day
5 Sizzling Picks for July's Bandcamp Day

From our ears to yours, Afterglow Staffers compiled a list of Bandcamp-friendly indie artists who have been recently dominating our playlists.

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Afterglow ATXJuly 3, 2020bandcamp, collab, delaney davis, annie lyons, samantha paradiso, laiken neumann, C.S. Harper, C.S. Hayter
What’s in a Name?: “Sunflower”
What’s in a Name?: “Sunflower”

Sunflowers — symbols of light, power, adoration, and loyalty — have taken center stage in music as of late, but not all “Sunflower” songs are created equal.

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Afterglow ATXJuly 3, 2020myah taylor
Playlist: Feeling Emotional? Don’t Worry, It’s Cancer Season!
Playlist: Feeling Emotional? Don’t Worry, It’s Cancer Season!

Turn your feelings up to level 10 with these hot-blooded songs.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXJune 30, 2020zodiac2021, carys anderson
6 Black American Artists to Support during Bandcamp’s Juneteenth Fundraiser (and Every Day)
6 Black American Artists to Support during Bandcamp’s Juneteenth Fundraiser (and Every Day)

Bandcamp is donating 100% of their share of sales this Juneteenth to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Make the most of the fundraiser by purchasing music and merch from Black artists.

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Afterglow ATXJune 18, 2020bandcamp, carys anderson, laiken neumann, andrew zhang, annie lyons, delaney davis
Here Come the Tone Police
Here Come the Tone Police

Noname would be smarter to "treat people like children" when discussing capitalism with full grown adults, according to J. Cole.

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Afterglow ATXJune 17, 2020selome hailu, noname, j cole, snow on tha bluff
Album Review: Chloe x Halle Ring in the ‘Ungodly Hour’
Album Review: Chloe x Halle Ring in the ‘Ungodly Hour’

Chloe x Halle reclaim their power and define their artistry in their best album yet.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJune 16, 2020delaney davis, album review
Austin Resources and Ways to Support the Movement for Black Justice
Austin Resources and Ways to Support the Movement for Black Justice

A guide for protesters seeking assistance and others hoping to support them and Austin’s Black community.

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Afterglow ATXJune 12, 2020
An Open Letter From Afterglow
An Open Letter From Afterglow

Afterglow stands in firm solidarity with everyone in Austin and across the nation protesting state violence and police murder of Black people.

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Afterglow ATXJune 8, 2020
Songs of Protest: J. Cole Condemns Systemic Racism on “Neighbors”
Songs of Protest: J. Cole Condemns Systemic Racism on “Neighbors”

Throughout pockets of America exists a perception — subconscious or otherwise — that simply being Black is a crime. In his thought-provoking 2017 single “Neighbors,” rapper J. Cole articulates how racial injustice infects every level of society, making it truly skin deep.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXJune 8, 2020myah taylor, j. cole
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