Kero Kero Bonito is never afraid to experiment with the sound and themes of its music, but its members refuse to let go of the optimistic outlook that defines them.
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“Super Bass” rapper Nicki Minaj has been in the media as of late for her actions regarding her husband, Kenneth Petty, who is a registered sex offender. The fandom is split on this issue, with some defending Minaj at every turn.
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A collage series of Afterglow staff members dressing up as their favorite music genres or artists.
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The Canadian singer-songwriter’s debut album conveys an air of mystique, sensuality, adventure, and darkness; all of which inspired this neon-lit shoot.
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Venturing out into the unknown again? Better bring a pair of headphones.
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In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we compiled a list of Latina and Spanish artists to stream, this month and always.
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Are you seeing 11:11, keeping a manifestation journal, or stalking your crush’s mom’s Facebook page in hopes of somehow finding their birth time? This playlist might just resonate.
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October 10 is an international day designated to support mental health education and advocacy. Here is a playlist for allies and survivors to learn more and participate in the conversation about mental health.
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Following an IRA attack that resulted in the death of two children, The Cranberries wrote ‘Zombie’ to speak out against violence and pose one question to extremists: “What’s in your head?”
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Just as the age-old genre looked like it was falling out of mainstream favor, it has been revived by none other than some of the biggest pop and hip hop acts. In the words of rock-inspired pop icon Olivia Rodrigo, Good 4 U(s).
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What do Brittany Howard, Tame Impala, Paul McCartney, HAIM, and La Roux all have in common? They’ve all had their music remixed, reused, and recycled by R&B and rap artists.
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Thirty years since its release, Red Hot Chili Peppers’ fifth studio album still captivates listeners with its mix of funk, rock, and everything in between.
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Lil Nas X's debut album sees the rapper fully embrace his identity with unmatched artistic vision, emotional vulnerability, and an eagerness to cut through the music industry's red tape.
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The genre of K-Pop as a whole took a trip back a few decades for the better part of 2020. While some artists put out timeless bops, a few others fell short.
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The Brooklyn-based artist and creative art director builds her own music landscape in her EP, Pilot. She sat down with Afterglow to discuss her songwriting process, vocal node-induced quarter-life crisis and how she combines a range of genres in her music to find her own voice.
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The two duos both began their careers with a caffeinated concoction of electronic pop, despite drawing from influences of punk, industrial, and metal. The result, both times, is astounding, impressive whiplash.
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Austin-based musician Cole Bauer performed at The Creek and the Cave on Tuesday, September 14, with an opening performance by Maddy Hatchett.
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The conspiracy theory that K-Pop is carefully-orchestrated national propaganda from the Korean government is growing in popularity. Not only is this idea untrue, it is also potentially dangerous.
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