Why is there only Christmas music on the radio, what about other holiday music? Check out our Jewish Holiday playlist that goes along with these festive photos to give you a better insight into what other holidays look and sound like.
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Before the world waves goodbye to this hellish year, the Afterglow Editorial Staff is revisiting the best albums 2020 had to offer.
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Twenty years ago, Juan Luis Guerra’s fifth studio album blessed the world with its poetic spin on bachata.
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Time to break out the L word for how iconic this movie soundtrack is — love, not lesbians.
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Independent Austin musician 8BIT WIZRD talks about the inner workings of his complex songwriting and production, as well as his experience in the music industry.
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Take a moment to learn about one of the pioneers of jazz, Duke Ellington, and his contributions to the genre.
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Wes Anderson’s upcoming film, “The French Dispatch,” was set to release this fall but has been pushed to 2021 due to COVID-19. As the wait continues, what better way is there to recognize this UT alumni’s filmography than through his meticulously curated soundtracks?
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Contrary to popular belief, there is a lot more to country music than burly bearded men singing about big trucks, drinking beer, and falling in love with pretty girls.
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Though Spain is far from Texas, this flamenco playlist will transport you to the sunny weather and bright blue sky of the beautiful Iberian country.
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Pennsylvania-born singer-songwriter Rachel Ohnsman carefully reminisces on her experiences with sexual trauma, hookup culture, and the in-between, guiding listeners closer and closer to the light in her second studio album.
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Miley Cyrus puts her incredible talent and empowering messages on full display in her latest album, Plastic Hearts.
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Paul Cherry discusses his personal, professional, and musical journey during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In and out of a blonde wig throughout her time portraying a pop star with a double life on Disney Channel, Miley Cyrus’ constant reinvention of herself is nothing new in the context of her career beginnings.
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The music of “Bojack Horseman” captures its titular character’s struggles with mental health and fame as he navigates the superficial world of “Hollywoo.”
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After honing her talents on a number of projects and collaborative hits, the rapper’s debut is a masterclass in rhythm and rhyme.
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During the pandemic, UT freshman Ava Nielsen has taken advantage of her home studio: she writes, records, and, with the help of her sound engineer dad, produces songs. Afterglow had the opportunity to capture Nielsen recording a cover of “Take Me to Church” by Hozier and working on original music.
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Melody’s Echo Chamber uses experimental instrumentals and multilingual lyrics to explore the rabbit hole of her imaginative mind.
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From shutting down the New York Stock Exchange to playing at multiple American political party National Conventions, Rage Against the Machine has performed protest music since its 1992 debut.
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