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The Style of Sound: Bob Dylan Put Me In My Blue Jeans
The Style of Sound: Bob Dylan Put Me In My Blue Jeans

Some cool, folksy blue jean blues for a refined soul with a refined wardrobe.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMay 19, 2021redding mickler, the style of sound
Media and Music: Let’s Talk About The Regency Era and Bridgerton
Media and Music: Let’s Talk About The Regency Era and Bridgerton

Dearest readers, the time has come to discuss the musical diamonds of the Bridgerton season.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 19, 2021srija reddy, media and music, bridgerton
Playlist: The Lasting Lines of Supertramp 
Playlist: The Lasting Lines of Supertramp 

The ‘70s British rock band Supertramp effortlessly combined genres, creating a legacy of pop melodies and lyrics that have stood the test of time.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMay 19, 2021miranda robertson, playlist
Industry Insights: Clubhouse and the Merging of Tech and Music
Industry Insights: Clubhouse and the Merging of Tech and Music

Can this tech unicorn become a necessity for independent creators? Or will Clubhouse profit off of artists without helping them?

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXMay 19, 2021clubhouse, srija reddy, haley wood
Power to the Prima Donnas
Power to the Prima Donnas

Divas, double standards, and discographies, oh my! There’s no place like the music industry.

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Afterglow ATXMay 18, 2021miranda garza, roberto soto
Bad Religion: Zolita’s Wily, Wiccan Pop
Bad Religion: Zolita’s Wily, Wiccan Pop

Practicing what most pop stars only preach, Zolita shamelessly conveys her Wiccan beliefs and queer, feminine prowess in her musical artistry.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 18, 2021heather stewart, zolita
The Style of Sound: Selena Quintanilla — Siempre Diva, Nunca Sencilla
The Style of Sound: Selena Quintanilla — Siempre Diva, Nunca Sencilla

Ever since the Queen of Tejano music’s reign on ‘90s fashion, Selena has had us doing more than just the washing machine.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMay 18, 2021samantha paradiso, selena, the style of sound
The Style of Sound: Leather Jackets are Music’s Moto-Marvelous Companion
The Style of Sound: Leather Jackets are Music’s Moto-Marvelous Companion

Leather jackets are known for their versatility, but they have marked their territory as a staple fashion piece serving multiple generations of musicians.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMay 17, 2021alany rodriguez, roberto soto
Bad Religion: The 12 Olympians of Greek Mythology As Songs
Bad Religion: The 12 Olympians of Greek Mythology As Songs

As one of the most popular religions of the ancient period, the Greek gods and goddesses remain cultural icons and can best be remembered through your favorite songs.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 17, 2021mahina adams, greek mythology, listicle, bad religion
Playlist: A Rage and Triple Shot Espresso-Fueled, Type A Personality Power Trip
Playlist: A Rage and Triple Shot Espresso-Fueled, Type A Personality Power Trip

It isn’t really finals season until you’re hopped up on caffeine in the library at 4:37 a.m. and blasting rock music into your eardrums at a volume so loud that you can definitely hear the fifth dimension.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMay 17, 2021arundhati ghosh, haley wood
Bad Religion: Lil Nas X Weaponizes Christianity
Bad Religion: Lil Nas X Weaponizes Christianity

Lil Nas X uses religion against those who have used religion against him… and he has an army of young people to back him up.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 14, 2021arundhati ghosh, lil nas x, bad religion
Interview: Lyrics and Life Lessons with The Knee-Hi’s
Interview: Lyrics and Life Lessons with The Knee-Hi’s

Afterglow chats with up-and-coming Chicago-based band The Knee-Hi’s about their genre-defying sound, current singles and upcoming album, and their advice for following your dreams.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXMay 14, 2021beril saygin, the knee-hi's
Media and Music: “The Crow” Soundtrack Does Darkness Right
Media and Music: “The Crow” Soundtrack Does Darkness Right

A film that has accumulated a cult following since its 1994 release, “The Crow” is an intense watch accompanied by a soundtrack that will not only leave watchers with their ears ringing, but also with the sudden urge to invest in leather pants.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 14, 2021miranda garza
Photo Story: Music Video Stills Recreated in Austin
Photo Story: Music Video Stills Recreated in Austin

Austin is a city with distinct features, recognizable to any local. These stills from the music videos for “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat ft. SZA, “Deja Vu” by Olivia Rodrigo, and “Blinding Lights” by the Weeknd have been recreated to depict similar activities with Austin-specific locations in mind.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXMay 13, 2021callie oehmler, photo, photo story
Afterglow’s 2021 XXL Freshman Class Predictions
Afterglow’s 2021 XXL Freshman Class Predictions

Afterglow has rounded up a few top contenders for the 2021 XXL Freshman Class list — a hip-hop fans’ equivalent of the NFL Draft.

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Afterglow ATXMay 13, 2021xxl freshman class
Photo Story: Songs for Mother Earth Show
Photo Story: Songs for Mother Earth Show

Euphoria ATX hosts Songs for Mother Earth, a charity concert to benefit the Keep Austin beautiful foundation at the Hidden Door Project on May 9. Featuring Indoor Creature, Susannah Joffe, Chucky Blk, and Lyana Skye.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXMay 13, 2021photography, photo story, chucky blk, indoor creature, susannah joffe
Where Has the Time Gone?: The Impending Finality of Classical Music
Where Has the Time Gone?: The Impending Finality of Classical Music

Classical music has been on a steady decline for decades and that decline is only worsening since the pandemic. But, the death of classical music should be treated like the tragedy it is.

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Afterglow ATXMay 12, 2021gracie warhurst, classical music
Love Languages: 7 International Songs About Love 
Love Languages: 7 International Songs About Love 

Music is a worldwide view of endless ways to express the endless emotions of love.

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Afterglow ATXMay 12, 2021audrey kendrick, love
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