Amid perfectionistic tendencies, religious pressures, and an anxiety disorder, I found a healing freedom at femme punk shows.
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In the dark, quirky claymation universe of “Wendell & Wild,” feminine punk melds with eerie hums and chilling orchestrations. A year after its release, let’s dive into the film’s dynamic depth and exemplary, spine-tingling, and BIPOC-led soundtrack.
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ACL returned to Zilker Park for its 22nd edition in 2023. Featuring high-profile headliners like Kendrick Lamar and Foo Fighters and a plethora of indie and local acts, Austin’s staple festival knocked it out of the park.
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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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Conscious creator UMI channels her spiritual practices in grounding Neo-soul melodies and calming, communal performances.
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Halfway through her “SOS” North American tour, SZA took the stage at the Moody Center on March 9, 2023.
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Gently drift into heavy sleep and calmly flow into your dream world this Pisces season.
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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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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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The members of Maddie and the Deadnames discuss what it’s like to be pioneers in their local music scene and their passion for LGBTQ+ activism. At the various venues that Maddie and the Deadnames frequents, justice, and mosh-pits meld.
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Time to dive deep into your most meaningful relationships and embrace what lies below.
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From behind locked doors to the top of the music charts, has female masturbation finally shaken the stigma?
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You’ve got your Halloween watchlist ready to go. Here’s your Gaga-backed sing-a-long aftercare to boogie the scaries out.
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Despite scattering a handful of confident clichés throughout its 36-minute glory, MARINA’s mature fifth studio album marries social commentary and break-up blues beautifully.
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Practicing what most pop stars only preach, Zolita shamelessly conveys her Wiccan beliefs and queer, feminine prowess in her musical artistry.
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The queer artist that’s topping the Christian Contemporary Music charts marks a step in the right direction for true LGBTQ affirmation in Christian spaces.
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South African musician lordkez, stylized in all lowercase, performs at the intersection of experimental creativity and allusive spirituality.
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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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