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Release Radar: September 2021
Release Radar: September 2021

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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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXOctober 29, 2021afterglow staffers, damu the fudgemunk, anna b savage, clunis, ice nine kills, phoebe bridgers, muna, arca, jesse jo stark, meaningful stone, C.S. Harper, wonjune lee, miranda garza, audrey vieira, C.S. Hayter
Playlist: Happily Ever After (Watching Scary Movies)
Playlist: Happily Ever After (Watching Scary Movies)

You’ve got your Halloween watchlist ready to go. Here’s your Gaga-backed sing-a-long aftercare to boogie the scaries out.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 28, 2021heather stewart, roberto soto, horror, scary movies, feel good
3 Record Stores Integral to the Austin Music Scene
3 Record Stores Integral to the Austin Music Scene

While there are a great number of musicians spanning a variety of genres, distinctive venues, and nonstop live performances in Austin, the city’s music scene would be incomplete without some of its renowned record stores.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXOctober 28, 2021katie karp, samantha gerber, photo story, listicle, vinyl, records, record shops, austin
Album Anniversaries: A Decade Later, Patrick Stump’s ‘Soul Punk’ Deserves A Second Listen
Album Anniversaries: A Decade Later, Patrick Stump’s ‘Soul Punk’ Deserves A Second Listen

A decade after its release, Patrick Stump’s debut solo album Soul Punk remains a confident critique of corporate greed that defies the conventions of traditional pop music.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 27, 2021audrey vieira, patrick stump, soul punk, punk, r&b
Video: Afterglow Session with the Irons, Eli Josef, Photokem, and Miss Miranda
Video: Afterglow Session with the Irons, Eli Josef, Photokem, and Miss Miranda

Catch up on September’s Afterglow sesh at the Ballroom. Live music is back, baby!

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXOctober 27, 2021video, multimedia, fernanda loeza gonzalez, shyam, autumn palacio, afterglow session, live music
Playlist: The Sounds of Speedway
Playlist: The Sounds of Speedway

Walking to class doesn’t always have to be a drag.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 25, 2021mahina adams, roberto soto, speedway, walking
The Sound of Music: Kero Kero Bonito Remains Defiantly Hopeful As It Crosses Genre Boundaries
The Sound of Music: Kero Kero Bonito Remains Defiantly Hopeful As It Crosses Genre Boundaries

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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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 22, 2021caroline pastrano, kero kero bonito, the sound of music
Industry Insights: Barbz: A Commentary on Parasocial Relationships in 2021
Industry Insights: Barbz: A Commentary on Parasocial Relationships in 2021

“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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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXOctober 21, 2021adam cherian, nicki minaj, barbz, fandom
Photo Story: Translating Our Favorite Music to Outfits
Photo Story: Translating Our Favorite Music to Outfits

A collage series of Afterglow staff members dressing up as their favorite music genres or artists.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXOctober 21, 2021carolyn parmer, afterglow staffers, dress up, favorite music
Photo Story: An Alternate Reality Inspired by the Weeknd’s 'Kiss Land'
Photo Story: An Alternate Reality Inspired by the Weeknd’s 'Kiss Land'

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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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXOctober 20, 2021lauren stephens, the weeknd, kiss land, neon
Playlist: Alone in an Art Museum
Playlist: Alone in an Art Museum

Venturing out into the unknown again? Better bring a pair of headphones.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 20, 2021gracie warhurst, sophie beasley, tranquility, being alone
Artist Spotlights: Indie Women Artists to Support for Hispanic Heritage Month
Artist Spotlights: Indie Women Artists to Support for Hispanic Heritage Month

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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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXOctober 15, 2021C.S. Harper, hispanic heritage month, hhm, indie, women artists, latina, spanish, C.S. Hayter
Playlist: I'm Awakening or Whatever
Playlist: I'm Awakening or Whatever

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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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 14, 2021ellen daly, aquarian age, spirituality, transcend, isabel alvarez
Playlist: Songs for World Mental Health Day
Playlist: Songs for World Mental Health Day

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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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 10, 2021C.S. Harper, playlist, mental health, C.S. Hayter
Songs of Protest: How The Cranberries Defied Irish Violence with “Zombie”
Songs of Protest: How The Cranberries Defied Irish Violence with “Zombie”

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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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXOctober 4, 2021songs of protest, miranda garza, the cranberries, Ireland
Rock’s Unexpected Savior: The Pop and Hip-Hop Artists Breaking the Genre’s Rules
Rock’s Unexpected Savior: The Pop and Hip-Hop Artists Breaking the Genre’s Rules

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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Afterglow ATXSeptember 29, 2021grace robertson, rock and roll, pop punk, miley cyrus, machine gun kelly, willow smith
5 Righteous Revamps from R&B and Rap Artists
5 Righteous Revamps from R&B and Rap Artists

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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Afterglow ATXSeptember 27, 2021audrey kendrick, r&b, rap, remixes, revamps, brittany howard, tame impala, paul mccartney, haim, la roux
Album Anniversaries: The Everlasting Funk Rock Fever Dream of ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’
Album Anniversaries: The Everlasting Funk Rock Fever Dream of ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’

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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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXSeptember 24, 2021miranda garza, red hot chili peppers, album anniversaries
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