Blending the sounds of New York City and Yokohama, Japan, Kazuo transforms two disparate cultures to achieve his unique style of rap.
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Make your life into that coming of age film that you love, because it's what you deserve.
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The reemergence of the hit 2000s anime has generated new attention on the show’s grand soundtrack.
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Howdy Gals is an inclusive live music booking and promotions group based in Austin, Texas. The Howdy Gals, composed of Belicia Luevano, Kelly Ngo, and Shannon Wiedemeyer, all have a collection of tattoos.
Read MoreOne of the undoubtable greats of folk music is protest-singer-activist Pete Seeger, who enhanced the genre’s ability to help foster social change in America.
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Local girl-band Stretch Panic discusses the process of virtually working on their long-awaited debut album, Glitter and Gore, and their role in the Austin LGBTQ+ community.
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Why is there only Christmas music on the radio, what about other holiday music? Check out our Jewish Holiday playlist that goes along with these festive photos to give you a better insight into what other holidays look and sound like.
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Before the world waves goodbye to this hellish year, the Afterglow Editorial Staff is revisiting the best albums 2020 had to offer.
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Twenty years ago, Juan Luis Guerra’s fifth studio album blessed the world with its poetic spin on bachata.
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Time to break out the L word for how iconic this movie soundtrack is — love, not lesbians.
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Independent Austin musician 8BIT WIZRD talks about the inner workings of his complex songwriting and production, as well as his experience in the music industry.
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Take a moment to learn about one of the pioneers of jazz, Duke Ellington, and his contributions to the genre.
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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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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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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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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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Miley Cyrus puts her incredible talent and empowering messages on full display in her latest album, Plastic Hearts.
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Paul Cherry discusses his personal, professional, and musical journey during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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