Replacing country twang with key elements of rock, The Beatles pay homage to the iconic Bakersfield sound of Buck Owens’ “Act Naturally” with a genre-bending country ballad gone rock.
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The live adaptation and video game versions of “The Last of Us” create a full, dynamic experience by revitalizing sound. Creating sentimentality, fear, and suspense, “The Last of Us” soundtrack perfectly encapsulates the story of Ellie and Joel.
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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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Fall Out Boy’s first post-hiatus album defines a pivotal moment in their career and remains their most complex release yet.
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Whether you have golden pothos, snake plants, or other botanicals, here’s some music that will nourish your indoor garden.
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Afterglow multimedia staffer Campbell Williams chats with one-half of Sadder Days, guitarist Cameron Wesley, about music, dogs, next steps, and more.
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In a genre where sexism and machismo are common themes, women in the mariachi scene are putting a spin on tradition and breaking barriers amidst traditional male-led roles.
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Afterglow catches West 22nd after their win at battle of the bands at 40 Acres Fest.
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Reckoning with regret, isolation, and the apocalypse, Fall Out Boy sounds more united than ever on their first album in five years.
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Indie-rock band Houndmouth performs at the Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall in Fort Worth, Texas on April 1 with support from Abby Hamilton.
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Afterglow multimedia editor Autumn Palacio sits down with Xolo band members Xoe, Matt, and Elie for their first interview!
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Joshua Bassett took the stage at Emo’s on April 4 with support from Lindsey Lomis and Jenna Raine. He electrified the audience with a vibrant stage presence and fan interactions.
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A rough exit will never deny the good times we had along the way. Texas is definitively back.
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College freshmen reflect on how music has accompanied and guided them through a time of major change.
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On March 28, pop-punk band Magnolia Park continued the “Baku’s Revenge Tour,” its first headline tour, at The Parish in Austin, Texas.
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Dive deep into the rich history of the blues by exploring some of the most powerful classics of the genre.
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As hand-picked playlists continue to frame the way we consume music, it’s time to step back and wonder: what’s the danger of losing perspective?
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Post-hardcore band Static Dress reignites a nostalgia encompassing the sweeping wave of early 2000s emo through their angsty music videos, a conflation of genres, and creative self-reliance.
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