There is more to being a drag queen than a freshly beaten face, a blinding sequin outfit, and an impeccable tuck. A significant part of drag performances are powerful lip-syncs complete with kicks, splits, and death drops.
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KVRX is the student-run radio station of the University of Texas at Austin. Afterglow sat down with Station Manager Hope Lascurain to learn more about KVRX and what the station means to UT students and the Austin music scene.
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Pom Pom Squad’s 21st century spin on the conscience of “The Virgin Suicides” character gives Lux Lisbon the voice she never got the chance to use.
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Colony House performs at Antone’s Nightclub on Nov. 11 as a part of their “Back Before You Know It” tour.
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Swift returns to her 2012 pop-rock-country crossover with a few years of critical success and a complete 180 in the public eye under her belt. It’s a detailed and faithful re-recording, which brings new light to the relationships that inspired the original.
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In 2001, P!nk released M!ssundaztood, an album imbued with dreams of stardom. It got the party started, and kicked off a successful career that continues to this day.
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Swifties aren’t as crazy as they sound. Here are four of Taylor Swift’s iconic Easter egg moments and one currently unproven theory about what might be coming next.
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Attracting fans with unique, undiscovered sounds, successful indie artists eventually become popular, thus losing their “indie” title. Now, they can either adjust to this newfound fame or limit themselves by trying to stay indie.
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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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Toronto-based alt rock band BANNERS performed at Antone’s Nightclub on Nov. 10 near the conclusion of their fall tour.
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The Swedish pop group’s first new release in 40 years reflects on the dual divorces that once tore the band apart, but remains dedicated to the bright, bouncy pop of their past.
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Afterglow showcases the fall season through a series of images inspired by lyrics detailing autumn in all its coziness.
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Time to dive deep into your most meaningful relationships and embrace what lies below.
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East Asian pop culture has seen a recent avalanche of LGBT media, but continued conservatism and social pressure means it’s unlikely we’ll see more than a tongue-in-cheek nod to the invisible Asian gay communities of today.
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The spoken interlude: an underrated but iconic addition to any song. Country fan or not, here are the most memorable classic country songs with monologues you can’t help but love.
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Packed with new storylines, puzzling rosters, and the world’s best basketball players, the 75th NBA season looks to be another one full of excitement and intrigue.
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The Austin trio meshes their musical talents with strong familial ties to develop an empowering message alongside their ever-changing sound.
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From behind locked doors to the top of the music charts, has female masturbation finally shaken the stigma?
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