For the past ten years, Wesley Bray & the Disciples of Joy have been been performing Gospel music as a family band. Afterglow caught up with Wesley Bray to reflect on his life as a Gospel singer.
Read MoreMany people have had the opportunity to meet an artist before and after a concert. In this new series, we hear from fans on how they found out about the artists, and why this experience is so memorable to them.
Read MoreOne Direction: the world’s biggest boy band known for its wild fans, incredible looks, and for single-handedly eliminating every 13-year-old girl’s insecurities. Hits like “What Makes You Beautiful” and “Little Things” clearly have superficial sentiments, but on “She’s Not Afraid,” the boys give the girl what they desire… character depth?
Read MoreThe 1975’s path to activism, culminating in their recent releases “The 1975” and “People,” captures what it means to be growing up human in an ever-changing world and draws attention to the songs of rebellion that have defined eras and changed the world through their influence.
Read MoreThe Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea Bear looks so peaceful — what’s he listening to?
Read MoreLearn about a Christmas album you’ve probably near heard of in the first episode of our new series: Mini Mic Moments.
Read MoreMerry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Joyeux Noël! And more! Listen to the songs of Christmas from all around the world!
Read MorePolitical campaigning is difficult, but campaigning without the support of hit musicians? Even worse. President Trump’s campaign has been repeatedly banned from using the work of musicians who don’t want their lyrics of unity to be associated with Trump’s campaign. Showcasing his broken promises from the past, Trump continues to use music with the message of love for a rally of hate.
Read More10cc’s 1975 hit “I’m Not in Love” has been covered by many artists of many styles over many decades. Here's a look at who did it best.
Read MoreA young band with a uniquely somber sonic palette, The Brazen Youth finds a balance between melody and ambiance across their discography.
Read MoreWhat’s cooler than five southerners, four of whom were LGBTQ, dancing around with beehive hair styles and singing about crustaceans to the most innovative new wave of the era? Such is the duality of The B-52’s.
Read MoreGrading albums on a numeric scale is now a staple of modern day music reviews, but it is far from a perfect system.
Read MoreWhile songs with track lengths exceeding six minutes are getting rarer, their ability to captivate listeners has not been lost. They might be tough to create, but long songs can provide some of the greatest musical experiences in many different varieties.
Read MorePublic Enemy’s 1989 rap classic “Fight the Power” teaches us to refute unjust and corrupt powers in place and stand in solidarity against them.
Read MoreThe Wall by Pink Floyd was monumental in a lot of ways. It epitomized the concept album, cemented the band in pop culture, broke a wider discussion of mental isolation into the mainstream, redefined how bands can perform live, and showed the many different ways art can be used to represent music.
Read MoreWhile many are quick to point out Austin’s vibrant live music scene, those who do so often forget to include student co-ops. These West Campus houses are instrumental in the rise of many local artists.
Read MoreOpenly discussing mental health is a vital part of understanding ourselves, those around us, and our society today. In order to dissipate the existing stigma around the subject, music idols have begun to make listeners feel less alone when it comes to mental health and have helped create a conversation around it.
Read MoreJoy to the world! The time has come… to talk about this decade’s best holiday albums.
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