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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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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Lucky Daye’s sultry album mixes ingredients of funk, lo-fi, and soul to add a new flavor to modern R&B. Candy Drip hits the sweet spot.
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For those situations where you aren’t dating but you aren’t entirely single. Exclusive? Feelings for each other? Don’t even get us started.
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The Russian electronic band continues to face suppression under Putin’s Russia and uses music to cry out against police brutality, homophobia, and censorship.
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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion continue their contributions to the ideals of Black feminism as they overcome stereotypes and the oppression that comes with them.
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At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
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Austin-based indie rock band The Irons sat down with Afterglow to discuss their musical style, the creative process, and the joys of songwriting.
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Walking to class doesn’t always have to be a drag.
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As one of the most popular religions of the ancient period, the Greek gods and goddesses remain cultural icons and can best be remembered through your favorite songs.
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Pop music visuals are popular ways to showcase an artist’s work. These three pop stars introduced Christian themes into the medium, allowing them to express their own story and views on religion.
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The popularity of rock music in the 1980s Soviet Union stoked the emergence of Russian rock as a counterculture against the Soviet government and created a generation of rebels amidst the collapse of the USSR.
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Listening to Hawaiian music not only helped me get closer to my mother, but provided me with a new outlook on life.
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