Caroline Polachek brought audiences into the jungle at the ACL Live Moody Theater on April 25, performing her newest album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You. With a stunning voice, incredible world-building, and beautiful stage production, Polachek’s captivating performance proved to be memorable.
Read MoreIn the decade after its initial release, “The Lorax” and its soundtrack have experienced widespread commercial success, spawning endless memes in the process. However, the soundtrack was initially panned by several critics, who cited a shallow lyricism and absurd production. Despite the original reaction, the soundtrack for “The Lorax” stands as a powerful and much enjoyable piece of children’s media.
Read MoreIt’s easy to call Bruce Springsteen a proper countryman, an artist who seems ever so happy to pledge allegiance to the grand old U.S. of A. However, to call Springsteen a humble patriot would be dismissive at best and downright libel at worst. Several wars have started, ended, and passed since the release of some of these songs, and yet, decade after decade, Springsteen’s lyricism continues to succinctly describe American attitudes and realities.
Read MoreIn Taylor Jenkins-Reid’s bestselling novel “Daisy Jones and the Six,” Aurora was a revolutionary rock and roll record about sex, drugs, and love. Though the album has officially come to life with the book’s television adaptation, it falls short of its mission to properly encapsulate the charm and spirit of the classic ’70s sounds that inspired it.
Read MoreAt 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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