The MiniDisc, or MD, was a marvel of engineering that made sharing music easier than ever. And yet, this is probably the first time you’ve heard of it.
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It’s fair to say that the reception to “Cyberpunk 2077,” the biggest video game release of 2020, has been… mixed. While many parts of the game fall flat, “Cyberpunk 2077” gets one thing very right — the aural aesthetic of Cyberpunk.
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The critical darling doesn’t believe in God. Her lack of faith didn’t stop her from writing a record inspired by religion and the occult.
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The increasingly controversial pop musician tackles an array of pressing topics through a nostalgic and cinematic lens.
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The British singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album is more experimental and introspective than its predecessors.
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Sarah and the Sundays is an indie rock band composed of five former collegiate students based in Austin, Texas. The band includes Miles McCarthy-Reynolds, Quinn Lane, Liam Yorgensen, Brendan Whyburn, and Declan Chill, who have over 50 tattoos collectively.
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The ultimate guide to all branches of indie music. Fasten your beanie and get ready for the ride.
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A journey throughout time, the baroque style influenced a heartfelt, unique pocket of music that is still evolving.
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Will Toledo’s solo project fuses spacey guitar-riffs with confessional lyrics to strike at the heart of personal ennui.
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Fax Gang’s unconventional take on cloud rap provides the perfect soundtrack to navigating the alienation and hopelessness of modern-day life.
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With vinyl records making a huge comeback in recent years, we asked avid vinyl collectors around West Campus about the records that mean the most to them.
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We’ve compiled musical collaborations made by best friends for you to sing along to with your own besties!
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Inspired by the album cover trend on TikTok, Afterglow presents a series of stills from landmarks around Austin that prove any scene can make for a good album cover.
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A curated version of the “Tooth Tunes” toothbrush that your parents would never buy for you. That’s what this is.
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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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