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Cover Story: Frank Ocean’s Emotional Rendition of 'Moon River' Encapsulates Societal Loneliness
Cover Story: Frank Ocean’s Emotional Rendition of 'Moon River' Encapsulates Societal Loneliness

Strummed from the window sill of “a very lovely, very frightened girl,” the revived Breakfast at Tiffany’s classic continues to touch isolated hearts over half a century later.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 18, 2022deborah hill, frank ocean, cover story, audrey hepburn
Concert Review: Preoccupations at The Ballroom
Concert Review: Preoccupations at The Ballroom

Preoccupations brought its “Arrangements” tour to The Ballroom for a fiery performance on November 9, 2022.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 18, 2022miranda garza, concert review, post-punk
The Style of Sound: The Rhythm, Runway, and Originator of Rock and Roll
The Style of Sound: The Rhythm, Runway, and Originator of Rock and Roll

Sister Rosetta Tharpe was an icon of her time, and her sound continues to have incredible influence on popular music to this day. Because of the erasure she has endured, American fashion brand Pyer Moss curated a one-of-a-kind runway experience in tribute to the musical pioneer.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXNovember 18, 2022nico grayson, sister rosetta tharpe, the style of sound
How Mitski Captures the Struggle of Finding an Identity Outside of Male Validation
How Mitski Captures the Struggle of Finding an Identity Outside of Male Validation

Male validation is a prevalent subject in modern society, especially for young women. Throughout her discography, Mitski offers a soul-barring portrayal of how this quest for approval can take a toll on one’s emotional psyche and doesn’t hold back in the slightest.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 17, 2022sydney meier, izabella padilla, mitski, male validation
Concert Recap: Beabadoobee at Emo’s
Concert Recap: Beabadoobee at Emo’s

Indie-rock artist Beabadoobee played Emo’s on November 8, 2022 as a part of her North American “Beatopia” Tour with Lowertown.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 17, 2022beabadoobee, mackenzie coleman, concert photography
Aural History: "The Bach of Rock": Professor Longhair’s Virtuosic Genius
Aural History: "The Bach of Rock": Professor Longhair’s Virtuosic Genius

How Roy “Professor Longhair” Byrd’s individualistic and experimental piano-playing style revolutionized the New Orleans music scene and paved the way for rock and soul.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXNovember 17, 2022avirat thakor, krista mcleod, jazz, rock and roll
Concert Review: Sudan Archives at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles
Concert Review: Sudan Archives at the Lodge Room in Los Angeles

Brittney Parks, better known as Sudan Archives, crowns herself the Natural Brown Prom Queen as she wraps up the North American leg of her “NBPQ” tour on October 25, 2022.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 16, 2022C.S. Harper, r&b, concert review, C.S. Hayter
Concert Recap: Spacey Jane at Empire Control Room
Concert Recap: Spacey Jane at Empire Control Room

Spacey Jane performed at Empire Control Room on November 11 as part of its North America tour. The band had to change its original venue plans after selling out The Parish just three blocks away from Empire.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 16, 2022guido peluffo, concert photography
Concert Recap: Greta Van Fleet at AT&T Center
Concert Recap: Greta Van Fleet at AT&T Center

New-age rock and roll band Greta Van Fleet brought the “Dreams in Gold” Tour to San Antonio on November 5, 2022 at the AT&T Center.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 16, 2022greta van fleet, elina carrasco, concert photography
Video: An Introduction to Movies and Music
Video: An Introduction to Movies and Music

Afterglow multimedia staffer Autumn Palacio gives a briefing on scores, soundtracks, and movies to analyze just how big of an impact they have on films as a whole. Among these examples are Jordan Peele's use of hip-hop and rap and Danny Elfman's influences on "The Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Edward Scissorhands."

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXNovember 15, 2022autumn palacio, film
Concert Recap: Mt. Joy at Stubb's
Concert Recap: Mt. Joy at Stubb's

The indie-rock band Mt. Joy performed its first night of three at the Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater on November 3 with support from The Sneaky Peaches and The Fuzz, as well as The Brook & The Bluff.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 15, 2022mt. joy, natalie anspach, concert photography
Concert Recap: Chroma and A-Wall at The Ballroom
Concert Recap: Chroma and A-Wall at The Ballroom

Alternative hip-hop group Chroma opened for the Texas native singer A-Wall’s Autopilot Tour on November 3, 2022 at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 15, 2022elina carrasco, the ballroom, concert photography
Interview: Golden Days is Getting Naked on Stage — Why?
Interview: Golden Days is Getting Naked on Stage — Why?

The Central Texas based band speaks on their upcoming album, their DIY punk-rock origins, and what it takes to make a name for themselves in Austin’s over-saturated indie music scene.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXNovember 15, 2022maci jean, interview, indie, indie rock
Album Review: Natalia Lafourcade Shares a Profound Journal of Life Experiences in ‘De Todas Las Flores’
Album Review: Natalia Lafourcade Shares a Profound Journal of Life Experiences in ‘De Todas Las Flores’

A testament of haunting heartbreak, Natalia Fourcade’s latest release brings together both love and loss into a vulnerable album perfectly fit for autumn.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 14, 2022catalina perez, natalia lafourcade, m, mexico, folk
Concert Recap: King Princess at Emo’s
Concert Recap: King Princess at Emo’s

Indie-pop artist King Princess played at Emo’s for the last stop of her “Hold On Baby” Tour on November 5.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 14, 2022concert photography, mackenzie coleman
Cover Story: Lorde's 'Everybody Wants to Rule The World' Embraces the Original's Dark Undertone
Cover Story: Lorde's 'Everybody Wants to Rule The World' Embraces the Original's Dark Undertone

The eerie undertones of Tears For Fears’ 1985 hit set the tone for Lorde’s chilling reimagining of the frequently covered classic.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 14, 2022audrey vieira, cover story, lorde
Concert Review: Pinkshift at Empire Control Room
Concert Review: Pinkshift at Empire Control Room

Pinkshift brought the “Forever” Tour to Empire Control Room in Austin, Texas on November 9, 2022.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 12, 2022audrey vieira, pop punk
Concert Recap: The Paranoyds at Stubb’s for Levitation festival
Concert Recap: The Paranoyds at Stubb’s for Levitation festival

On October 27, 2022, Levitation fest came to Austin for Halloween, starting off with The Paranoyds, a Los Angeles-based indie-rock band.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 11, 2022concert photography, levitation, mackenzie coleman
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