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Music Pioneers: Duke Ellington
Music Pioneers: Duke Ellington

Take a moment to learn about one of the pioneers of jazz, Duke Ellington, and his contributions to the genre.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXDecember 9, 2020isabel helal, multimedia
Get Excited for “The French Dispatch” Through These Wes Anderson Soundtracks
Get Excited for “The French Dispatch” Through These Wes Anderson Soundtracks

Wes Anderson’s upcoming film, “The French Dispatch,” was set to release this fall but has been pushed to 2021 due to COVID-19. As the wait continues, what better way is there to recognize this UT alumni’s filmography than through his meticulously curated soundtracks?

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Afterglow ATXDecember 8, 2020katie karp, wes anderson
10 Country Songs to Listen to If You Hate Country Music
10 Country Songs to Listen to If You Hate Country Music

Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot more to country music than burly bearded men singing about big trucks, drinking beer, and falling in love with pretty girls.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXDecember 7, 2020emma tanner
Playlist: Cozy Flamenco Songs for the Winter
Playlist: Cozy Flamenco Songs for the Winter

Though Spain is far from Texas, this flamenco playlist will transport you to the sunny weather and bright blue sky of the beautiful Iberian country.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXDecember 4, 2020C.S. Harper, C.S. Hayter
Album Review: Rachel Ohnsman Explores the Silver Linings in ‘Moon Songs’
Album Review: Rachel Ohnsman Explores the Silver Linings in ‘Moon Songs’

Pennsylvania-born singer-songwriter Rachel Ohnsman carefully reminisces on her experiences with sexual trauma, hookup culture, and the in-between, guiding listeners closer and closer to the light in her second studio album.

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Interviews, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXDecember 3, 2020sloan wyatt
Album Review: Miley Unleashes Her Rockstar Potential in ‘Plastic Hearts’
Album Review: Miley Unleashes Her Rockstar Potential in ‘Plastic Hearts’

Miley Cyrus puts her incredible talent and empowering messages on full display in her latest album, Plastic Hearts.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXDecember 2, 2020katie karp
Interview: Paul Cherry Rediscovers His Voice During the Pandemic
Interview: Paul Cherry Rediscovers His Voice During the Pandemic

Paul Cherry discusses his personal, professional, and musical journey during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXDecember 1, 2020beril lara saygin, beril saygin
Best of Both Worlds: The Many Sides of Miley Cyrus 
Best of Both Worlds: The Many Sides of Miley Cyrus 

In and out of a blonde wig throughout her time portraying a pop star with a double life on Disney Channel, Miley Cyrus’ constant reinvention of herself is nothing new in the context of her career beginnings.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 30, 2020myah taylor, miley cyrus
Media and Music: How the “BoJack Horseman” Soundtrack Explores Debauchery, Depression, and L.A. Existentialism
Media and Music: How the “BoJack Horseman” Soundtrack Explores Debauchery, Depression, and L.A. Existentialism

The music of “Bojack Horseman” captures its titular character’s struggles with mental health and fame as he navigates the superficial world of “Hollywoo.”

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 30, 2020bojack horseman, C.S. Harper
Album Review: Megan Thee Stallion Shines on Debut Album ‘Good News’
Album Review: Megan Thee Stallion Shines on Debut Album ‘Good News’

After honing her talents on a number of projects and collaborative hits, the rapper’s debut is a masterclass in rhythm and rhyme.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 25, 2020felix kalvesmaki, megan thee stallion
Photo Story: Writing, Singing, and Producing
Photo Story: Writing, Singing, and Producing

During the pandemic, UT freshman Ava Nielsen has taken advantage of her home studio: she writes, records, and, with the help of her sound engineer dad, produces songs. Afterglow had the opportunity to capture Nielsen recording a cover of “Take Me to Church” by Hozier and working on original music.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXNovember 24, 2020carolyn parmer
The Sound of Music: The Dreamy Soundscapes of Melody’s Echo Chamber
The Sound of Music: The Dreamy Soundscapes of Melody’s Echo Chamber

Melody’s Echo Chamber uses experimental instrumentals and multilingual lyrics to explore the rabbit hole of her imaginative mind.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 24, 2020katie karp
Songs of Protest: Rage Against the Machine Fights Racism with Rock
Songs of Protest: Rage Against the Machine Fights Racism with Rock

From shutting down the New York Stock Exchange to playing at multiple American political party National Conventions, Rage Against the Machine has performed protest music since its 1992 debut.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXNovember 23, 2020beril lara saygin
Playlist: Stuck in the Suburbs
Playlist: Stuck in the Suburbs

This holiday season, we’re stuck like never before.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXNovember 23, 2020kendel jones, nevika chatterjee
Album Anniversaries: 10 Years of Confronting Conformity With My Chemical Romance's 'Danger Days'
Album Anniversaries: 10 Years of Confronting Conformity With My Chemical Romance's 'Danger Days'

Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys still exudes MCR's rock and roll authenticity with a glam punk twist a decade after its release.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 22, 2020kriss conklin, my chemical romance
Album Review: Future and Lil Uzi Vert Join Forces to Share the Spotlight on ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’
Album Review: Future and Lil Uzi Vert Join Forces to Share the Spotlight on ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’

Both artists coming off of major releases earlier this year, Future and his protégé Lil Uzi Vert continue their extensive 2020 campaigns with this collab.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 20, 2020thomas galindo, lil uzi vert, future
Album Review: Kylie Minogue Reaches for the Familiar in ‘DISCO’
Album Review: Kylie Minogue Reaches for the Familiar in ‘DISCO’

Though lacking innovation, Kylie Minogue’s 15th studio album is a solid choice for any quarantine dance party.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 20, 2020delaney davis
Album Anniversaries: 5 Years of Reminiscing with Adele’s ‘25’
Album Anniversaries: 5 Years of Reminiscing with Adele’s ‘25’

Five years ago, the release of Adele’s third studio album marked her triumphant comeback in a new direction that symbolized reconciliation and moving on from relationships, steering away from her signature heartbroken style.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 20, 2020keylee paz
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