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One Hit Wonders: Why Brave Girls Chooses to Keep “Rollin’”
One Hit Wonders: Why Brave Girls Chooses to Keep “Rollin’”

A reality show, an obsession with rankings, and the South Korean military have all redefined Brave Girls as a born-again viral hit in the quicksilver world of K-Pop ensembles.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXMay 18, 2022raymond lam, k-pop, korea
Media and Music: How “In the Mood for Love” Evokes the Melancholy and Beauty of Hong Kong
Media and Music: How “In the Mood for Love” Evokes the Melancholy and Beauty of Hong Kong

The breathtaking atmosphere of Wong Kar-Wai’s 2000 romantic drama “In the Mood for Love” is bolstered by florid string accompaniment and wistful Spanish-language tunes.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 18, 2022william golden, media and music, film, soundtrack, alyssa sheldon
Video: The Relationship Between Skateboarding and Music
Video: The Relationship Between Skateboarding and Music

Explore the history of skateboarding through the musical influences of the Beach Boys, Suicidal Tendencies, A Tribe Called Quest, and more.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXMay 18, 2022autumn palacio, skateboarding, skate culture, skate history
Bad Religion: Pete Wentz and the Club Called Heaven
Bad Religion: Pete Wentz and the Club Called Heaven

Both in his work with Fall Out Boy and on other projects, the bassist and lyricist frequently compares heaven to a nightclub with playful yet powerful references to the pearly gates.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 18, 2022pete wentz, fall out boy, emo, heaven, religion, nightclubs, black cards, audrey vieira
Photo Story: Badflower at the Haute Spot
Photo Story: Badflower at the Haute Spot

Badflower and its openers, BRKN LOVE and ‘68, perform at the Haute Spot in Cedar Park on April 26, 2022.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXMay 17, 2022lauren stephens, concert
Media and Music: How “But I’m a Cheerleader” Uses Music to Make Conversion Therapy Camp
Media and Music: How “But I’m a Cheerleader” Uses Music to Make Conversion Therapy Camp

The cult classic movie, “But I’m a Cheerleader,” is an amusing take on a dark topic. The soundtrack is full of teen angst and punk sensibilities that takes a topic so horrifying, and makes it comically camp.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 17, 2022adam cherian, film
One Hit Wonders: Estelle’s “American Boy” is still a Timeless Dancing Anthem
One Hit Wonders: Estelle’s “American Boy” is still a Timeless Dancing Anthem

While it seems like a standard dance song, the behind-the-scenes production and timing helped “American Boy” become an international sensation and a club scene classic to this day.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXMay 17, 2022mahina adams, krista mcleod
Wine and Cheese: Slowdive and Fleetwood Mac
Wine and Cheese: Slowdive and Fleetwood Mac

Combining Fleetwood Mac’s liberated sounds with Slowdive’s tearjerkers makes for the perfect post-heartbreak listening experience.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMay 14, 2022slowdive, fleetwood mac, victoria canales
A Guide to Mosh Etiquette: How to Hold Your Own in the Pit
A Guide to Mosh Etiquette: How to Hold Your Own in the Pit

A comprehensive guide detailing tips, tricks, and the unsung rules of pit survival for all moshers, experienced or novice.

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Afterglow ATXMay 14, 2022mar carmona, Thuy-Nhu Phung, mosh pit, mosh etiquette, concerts
Photo Story: Boston Manor with Anxious, Higher Power, and Trash Boat at Come and Take It Live
Photo Story: Boston Manor with Anxious, Higher Power, and Trash Boat at Come and Take It Live

On April 20th, Boston Manor brought their North American tour with Anxious, Higher Power, and Trash Boat to Come and Take It Live.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXMay 13, 2022lauren stephens, concert
Music Without Borders: Tamino and the Collision Between Middle Eastern and Western Music
Music Without Borders: Tamino and the Collision Between Middle Eastern and Western Music

Tamino, a new voice in Belgian music, brings his Middle Eastern heritage to his songs, exploring both the challenges and pleasures of life.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXMay 13, 2022natalie weinberg, tamino, middle eastern music, arab heritage
Photo Story: What is Home?
Photo Story: What is Home?

A series of nostalgia-core images based on Charlie Burg’s upcoming album and recently released song, “97 Avalon.”

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXMay 12, 2022amelia tapia
Video: COIN x Forty Acres Fest Recap
Video: COIN x Forty Acres Fest Recap

Afterglow looks back on the first Forty Acres Fest since 2019 with this video recap. Featuring indie rockers COIN and local darlings Yardsale.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXMay 12, 2022coin, yardsale!, fernanda loeza gonzalez, mia weissbluth, forty acres fest
5 API Artists to Support during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
5 API Artists to Support during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, here are five API artists contributing to and creating a lasting impact in the music industry today.

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Afterglow ATXMay 12, 2022mahina adams, aapi month, hojean, kuwada, raveena, brahny, minsu, listicle
Playlist: Dance Like It's 1987
Playlist: Dance Like It's 1987

No film epitomizes the ’80s like “Dirty Dancing.” Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s iconic romantic drama turns 35 on May 12, 2022, and there’s no better way to celebrate it than by listening to lovey-dovey, seize-the-moment ’80s and ’80s-reminiscent tunes.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMay 12, 20221980s, dirty dancing, patrick swayze, jennifer grey, arundhati ghosh
Wine and Cheese: Fall Out Boy and Taylor Swift
Wine and Cheese: Fall Out Boy and Taylor Swift

With their shared penchant for witty wordplay and self-referential commentary on celebrity culture, it’s no surprise that these two once shared a stage. Here’s the case for them sharing one of your playlists, too.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMay 10, 2022audrey vieira
Photo Story: Revisiting COIN at UT's Forty Acres Fest
Photo Story: Revisiting COIN at UT's Forty Acres Fest

As a component of the Forty Acre Fest, Nashville’s very own COIN put on a free show for hundreds of UT students on campus.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXMay 10, 2022mia weissbluth, photography, photo story, concert
Cover Story: Guess What: Fiona Apple’s Cover of “Across the Universe” is Better Than the Original Beatles Version
Cover Story: Guess What: Fiona Apple’s Cover of “Across the Universe” is Better Than the Original Beatles Version

Singing from a woman’s perspective, Fiona Apple gives “Across the Universe” a level of sincerity that The Beatles never could.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 10, 2022sydney meier, the beatles, fiona apple
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