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Playlist: The J-1 Mixtape
Playlist: The J-1 Mixtape

Ever wondered what indie music from all around the world sounds like?

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 7, 2023wayne lim, playlist, mica galvez, micaela galvez
Album Anniversaries: 5 Years Later, Superorganism’s Eponymous Debut Remains A Psychedelic Soundscape of Modern Complexities
Album Anniversaries: 5 Years Later, Superorganism’s Eponymous Debut Remains A Psychedelic Soundscape of Modern Complexities

Sampling camera shutters, bubbling liquids, and crunchy apples, the experimental pop group’s self-titled debut remains an immersive time capsule of twenty-first-century sounds and issues, five years later.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMarch 6, 2023wayne lim, superorganism, album anniversaries
Playlist: Lucid Lullabies for Pisces
Playlist: Lucid Lullabies for Pisces

Gently drift into heavy sleep and calmly flow into your dream world this Pisces season.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 6, 2023heather stewart, zodiac2023, zodiac, pisces
Album Review: Pierce the Veil on ‘The Jaws of Life’ and Stylistic Transformation
Album Review: Pierce the Veil on ‘The Jaws of Life’ and Stylistic Transformation

For their fifth studio album, Pierce the Veil explores a newly refined sound that masterfully showcases a range of influences from indie pop to 90s punk.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 3, 2023lyndsey segura, album review, pierce the veil, ptv
Playlist: Give Your Dog the Aux
Playlist: Give Your Dog the Aux

While your dog may never get tired of your favorite playlist, they actually have their own music taste too.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 3, 2023maria luevanos, give your dog the aux, playlist
Concert Recap: Andy Shauf at Scoot Inn
Concert Recap: Andy Shauf at Scoot Inn

Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf performed at Scoot Inn on February 25 on his North American tour for his latest album, Norm, with support from Katy Kirby.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 3, 2023wayne lim, indie music, concert photography
Media and Music: Time Traveling Through 1980s Music in “Donnie Darko”
Media and Music: Time Traveling Through 1980s Music in “Donnie Darko”

What is the perfect landscape for a hypnotic, dream-infiltrating bunny named Frank, heralding the end of the world? An 80s gothic New Wave soundtrack. 

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMarch 2, 2023olivia abercrombie, donnie darko, media and music
Playlist: Songs for the Morning Debrief
Playlist: Songs for the Morning Debrief

Oftentimes, the best part of going out is coming back in, piecing together the full story of the night before. Sit on your kitchen counter, in your Twin XL beds, or a favorite brunch spot and get the details about last night. Here are some soothing and bright songs for the morning-after meetup with your friends.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 1, 2023anjali krishna, playlist
Video: Afterglow Session at The Ballroom
Video: Afterglow Session at The Ballroom

Seth Celdrán, Tealwaves, and Hover performed at Afterglow's February session at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse on February 18.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXFebruary 28, 2023angia le, kourtney chumbley
Video: Jaye Naima Interview
Video: Jaye Naima Interview

Afterglow sits down with the bimbo rap icon herself, Jaye Naima to discuss her musical influences, love for cats, and how creating music has allowed her to express her true self.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXFebruary 28, 2023C.S. Harper, autumn palacio
Concert Recap: February Afterglow Session at The Ballroom
Concert Recap: February Afterglow Session at The Ballroom

Seth Celdrán, Tealwaves, and Hover performed at Afterglow's February session at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse on February 18.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 24, 2023elina carrasco, wayne lim, the ballroom
Interview: Unraveling with Toronto Punk Band PUP
Interview: Unraveling with Toronto Punk Band PUP

Guitarist Steve of PUP talks self-deprecation, the business of music, and the band’s upcoming show at Stubb’s on March 3.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXFebruary 24, 2023C.S. Harper, PUP, puptheband, interview
Album Review: Paramore’s Anthem of Frustration Examines Modern-Day Issues Through an Introspective Lens in ‘This is Why’
Album Review: Paramore’s Anthem of Frustration Examines Modern-Day Issues Through an Introspective Lens in ‘This is Why’

Societal and intrapersonal unrest fuel Paramore’s latest album, This is Why, as it transitions from distress about the state of the world to a brooding self-reflection. The highly-regarded band once again succeeds in putting out an album that encompasses relatable concerns.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 23, 2023catalina perez, paramore
The Soundtrack to Eating: Here’s the Tea
The Soundtrack to Eating: Here’s the Tea

Steaming! Foam-y! Flowery! Refreshing! Just like music, you can have your tea any way you’d like. We’ve compiled a list of songs that match the vibes of your favorite teas: a music lover’s cup of tea and a tea connoiseur’s dream playlist. 

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXFebruary 22, 2023heather stewart, soundtrack, soundtrack to eating, tea, izabella padilla
Photos on the Floor of My Dorm: Songs Represented by Objects from my Past and Present
Photos on the Floor of My Dorm: Songs Represented by Objects from my Past and Present

Afterglow photographer Olivia Cagle crafted a visual representation, as well as a soundtrack, to a formative year in her life: her first in a new state for college.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXFebruary 22, 2023olivia cagle, photography
Album Review: Caroline Polachek is Down Bad on ‘Desire, I Want To Turn Into You’
Album Review: Caroline Polachek is Down Bad on ‘Desire, I Want To Turn Into You’

Hyperpop heavyweight Caroline Polachek explores what it truly means to desperately want someone on her recent project Desire, I Want To Turn Into You. The highly anticipated record blows expectations out of the water with ethereal production, sonic versatility, and her signature falsetto.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 21, 2023adam cherian, album review, caroline polachek
The Mystery of the Missing Peter Cetera Song
The Mystery of the Missing Peter Cetera Song

Buried in the archives of the hyper-positive '80s Japanese commercials, a music mystery unravels, featuring UFOs and cigarettes.

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Afterglow ATXFebruary 20, 2023wonjune lee, peter cetera
Media and Music: The Music of Memory in “Mysterious Skin”
Media and Music: The Music of Memory in “Mysterious Skin”

The ethereal score and shoegaze soundtrack of “Mysterious Skin” builds the film’s unsettling haze as its characters’ repressed memories resurface.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXFebruary 20, 2023miranda garza
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