The underground metal band’s 2003 album Dopesmoker is about weed. It’s also about church and the concept of religious pilgrimage.
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Back when the internet was mostly good, Marina, Lana Del Rey, and Arctic Monkeys had unprecedented reign over its aesthetics. Thank you, Tumblr.
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The popularity of rock music in the 1980s Soviet Union stoked the emergence of Russian rock as a counterculture against the Soviet government and created a generation of rebels amidst the collapse of the USSR.
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Hot Topic has been at the root of subcultural style for decades, and fittingly, is one of the last retail chains still flourishing as malls across the world die off.
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Get your Hot Topic gift cards ready! These pop punk Floridians are combining the nostalgic sound of the 2000s with angry vocals, heavy instrumentals, and unforgettable lyrics that will have you scouring the back of your closet for those beat up checkerboard Vans.
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Afterglow staffers reflect on the trailblazing female artists who influenced them today.
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Bass controls the rhythm and transforms the style of a genre. Bassists such as Tina Weymouth, Kim Gordon, Kim Deal and Gail Ann Dorsey have had the power to control rock and grunge. Afterglow explores some of these greatest influences behind the instrument that exceeds the boundaries of music.
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These times are troublesome for all of us, particularly creatives. Below is a list of programs for musicians to seek help and for fans to support them during the remainder of the pandemic.
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Austin-based band Amigo the Devil is known for pioneering the murderfolk genre with songs featuring the dark topics of dysfunctional relationships, drug abuse, and death. In anticipation for his sophomore album Born Against, which releases April 16, Afterglow conducted a photoshoot inspired by his past and present work.
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Whether you were an earlier bird or late bloomer, no kid can escape the uncomfortable time around puberty. Luckily, we can look back in fondness with songs that bring up all the cringey memories.
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Some light and bright songs to pull into your orbit.
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The renowned singer-songwriter’s re-recorded version of her award-winning sophomore effort brings back memories of an old Taylor Swift while simultaneously telling the story of a new, freer version of herself.
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The Muslims took one one of the most beloved pop punk anthems of the late ‘90s and put their own political, punk rock spin on it.
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With new album Tickets to My Downfall, MGK attempts to change his reputation and improve his mental health.
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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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The Bristol-based band discusses creating music during a pandemic, their college selves, and the upcoming release of their sophomore album Swimming Static.
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From the dark, ethereal vocals that characterized much of her early music to the gritty, cyberpunk synths of her later work, Grimes’ creative expression is instantly recognizable. Afterglow reflects on the creative metamorphosis of Grimes by recreating her album artwork through photography.
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‘C’est la vie’ in song form, ‘90s hit “Bitter Sweet Symphony” carries a legacy as complicated as its sentiments.
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