“Imagine” by John Lennon came out 50 years ago. It wasn’t a protest song then, and, no matter what some think-pieces would have you believe, it still isn’t one now.
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Semi-local ex-band kids sit down with Afterglow to talk creation, collaboration, and aspirations.
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It has now been 15 years since the release of Amy Winehouse’s second and final album Back to Black. But no matter how many years since its release, the music, lyrics, and voice that make up this masterpiece will remain just as impactful long past Winehouse’s tragic passing.
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Whether you’re two-stepping around the Christmas tree or wondering what a certain someone’s doing on New Year’s Eve, there’s always another Texan who knows exactly how you feel.
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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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It’s a family BBQ in the blistering heat of an early 2000s summer. Your dad is grilling in the backyard. What’s playing on the speakers? This playlist.
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The Austin-based duo discusses recording an EP during the pandemic, old band names, and the universal desire to party.
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Nearly thirty years after its release, Live Through This continues to command respect through its unflinching portrayal of scorned womanhood by frontwoman Courtney Love.
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Despite the odds being stacked against them, Lena Raine and Kumi Tanioka’s excellent tracks for Minecraft grow with you anyway. Both composers present a masterclass on how to add on to classic for old fans and the blossoming diversity of gamers alike.
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Because sometimes, all you want for Christmas is anything but Christmas.
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The Irons opened for Susannah Joffe at Antone’s Nightclub on Nov. 14.
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Beastie Boys’ Licensed to Ill was released 35 years ago last month. Though an undeniably seminal work, and a part of a process that saw the growth of hip-hop’s popularity, some questions about its continued relevance continue to crop up: What did the growth it brought about entail, and what does Licensed to Ill say about that process?
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Afterglow Multimedia Staffer Maryjewel Cook sat down with Dice House to discuss the band’s experience with the underground music scene in Austin. And bananas.
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The Russian electronic band continues to face suppression under Putin’s Russia and uses music to cry out against police brutality, homophobia, and censorship.
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The slightly altered themes from four different composers encompass the heart of the franchise, from its intricate world-building to its heartfelt story and beyond.
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They say you can never go home again. But you can listen to this playlist to not feel so alone.
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Every year, the hottest new artists are hitting the music scene at younger and younger ages. But what happens to the veterans of the industry? When examining how the music industry treats women over 35, it is clear to see how the growing age bias disproportionately affects women.
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On Nov. 4, Briscoe played their first headlining show at The Ballroom.
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