Despite the odds being stacked against them, Lena Raine and Kumi Tanioka’s excellent tracks for Minecraft grow with you anyway. Both composers present a masterclass on how to add on to classic for old fans and the blossoming diversity of gamers alike.
Read MoreCardi 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.
Read MoreCombining the clever lyricism of Taylor Swift with the effortless sound of Clairo, Noa Zimmerman has everything she needs to fit into today’s music scene.
Read MorePom Pom Squad’s 21st century spin on the conscience of “The Virgin Suicides” character gives Lux Lisbon the voice she never got the chance to use.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreJanet Jackson, and her place in the music industry, has always been a topic of conversation. With a documentary on her life set to release in January, it is time to examine just how she has been in completely altering the pop sphere for women in the genre today.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreIn honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we compiled a list of Latina and Spanish artists to stream, this month and always.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreNatalia Lafourcade traded teenage pop stardom for peace of mind. Since then, she has given performing another chance, and her newfound Latin sound has made her one of Mexico’s most beloved artists.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreEighteen years after Leslie Cheung’s untimely death, his music and the pop culture of 1980s Hong Kong seem more relevant than ever.
Read MoreBartees Strange scales new sonic territory with confident ease, traversing explosive post-punk and acoustic meditations with the help of choppy samples and swelling choruses — all while focusing on what it means to resist genre conformity as a Black man.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreLos Angeles-based music artist KERA doesn’t fit into a box — or even a binary. Jazz-inspired punk? Sure. Punk-inspired jazz? Why not! KERA can do it all.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreSouth African musician lordkez, stylized in all lowercase, performs at the intersection of experimental creativity and allusive spirituality.
Read MoreGet your Hot Topic gift cards ready! These pop punk Floridians are combining the nostalgic sound of the 2000s with angry vocals, heavy instrumentals, and unforgettable lyrics that will have you scouring the back of your closet for those beat up checkerboard Vans.
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