Before Gen Z was even old enough to use social media, Millenials were coding their favorite songs onto their MySpace profiles. But all evidence of MySpace Music has vanished without a trace.
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Theatre kids and cinephiles rejoice as performances by Meryl Streep, Eddie Redmayne, and Jennifer Hudson grace screens in the best movie musicals of the 21st century.
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“Community.” “The Mandalorian.” “New Girl.” Childish Gambino. What’s the common denominator? Ludwig Göransson. Afterglow discusses the genius behind his production and soundtracks.
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This month I turned 22! I couldn’t help but be inspired by the Taylor Swift track “22” and its music video. Therefore, I put together a handful of collages that feature visuals that remind me of celebrating and growing up.
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Afterglow created a photo story inspired by famous film actors/musicians and directors from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema.
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Originally intended as tools for producers to reinforce their music with vocals, vocaloids have quickly turned into a worldwide phenomenon that’s cultivated a vibrant community deeply invested in the characters and their lore.
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Don’t get pinched this St. Paddy’s Day! Learn a bit about what Irish traditions look and sound like with some festive photos and a traditional Irish playlist.
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Drumroll, please. In honor of the upcoming 93rd Academy Awards, we cued you into our examination of the big band jazz score for the award-winning film “Whiplash.”
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We predict who will win, who should win, and who was undeservedly left out of the running at the upcoming 63rd Grammy Awards.
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Every photographer has their own style, from capturing moments to editing them. The Afterglow Photo Staff explores each other’s styles by editing each other’s photos.
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At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
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Inspired by “drivers license” mashups on TikTok, Afterglow created double exposures of people dressed like Olivia Rodrigo and artists of the other songs combined with the smash hit.
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In 1983, the obscure, Berlin-based band, Nena, unexpectedly broke through the decade's mold of big hair and brick-sized phones with its hit anti-war single, "99 Luftballons."
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For a long time, there wasn’t a very direct bridge between the soundscapes of ambient music and the world of underground techno — until Daniel Avery built it.
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The country’s music serves as a beacon of freedom, but not even that is safe from its cynicism.
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Patti Smith and FKA twigs’ ability to transcend genres with vulnerable music is a result of their continual growth and experimentation across art’s many spectrums.
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The singer-songwriter’s third solo album features some of her most masterful musicianship, writing, and introspection.
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A futuristic force to be reckoned with, the rising Kansas City-based trio fuses decade nostalgia with hip-hop elements to cultivate a new breed of indie pop.
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