With its heart-tugging strings and earnest vocals, “Machote” defies machismo and offers a much-needed depiction of healthy trans love.
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Australia’s newest kids on the block have more to say on their sophomore album, and the Digital Deluxe re-release of Here Comes Everybody includes four new tracks that truly showcase that.
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Courtney Barnett takes shots at the music industry with the snarky lead single from Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.
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Attention, all water-bearers: Get ready for a villainous rebrand.
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Afterglow predicts who will win, who should win, and who was robbed entirely at the upcoming 65th Grammy Awards.
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Indie-folk artist Noah Kahan played a sold out show at Emo’s on January 28 touring his most recent album, Stick Season, with support from Jack Van Cleaf.
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The “Western space grunge” band sat down with Afterglow to talk about “Dexter’s Laboratory,” beer showers, and their upcoming single, “Space Invader.”
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In honor of Black History month, we compiled a list of Black queer artists to support now and always.
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The rising Austin band brought Southern grit and punk-rock sludge to the Waterloo stage on January 20, 2023.
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The multi-genre indie upcomer Night Cap played to a packed audience at Continental Club on Jan. 21.
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Taking the long haul from South Texas, Isaiah Flowers joins Afterglow for his first ever in-person interview! We dive deep into his mind to uncover where he gets inspiration for his visuals, the process of overcoming stage fright, and how he created a mini playlist of songs that he has on repeat!
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At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left a lasting impression on our ears.
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For when it’s “just one of dem days.”
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With support from TOPS, Soccer Mommy brought her “Touring, Forever” show to Emo’s on December 16, 2022.
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In a classic tale of wintertime, Phoebe Bridgers covers Tom Waits’ war protest song from a very different perspective.
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With joyful hits that celebrate self-love and acceptance, Lizzo isn’t afraid to champion pride all year round.
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Women have been writing music since the Byzantine Empire, yet they lack significant recognition for their contributions. Whether two millennia ago or today, female classical composers deserve space in the music world.
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From medieval dancing plagues to daffodils, Florence + The Machine’s 2022 album Dance Fever takes listeners on a reflective, self-realizing journey through Christian imagery.
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