The biggest band to ever come out of the island nation of Sri Lanka, The Gypsies addresses its beloved country’s major social and governmental issues on the laid back song, “I Don’t Know Why.” The group’s hit single has broken international borders, showing people from all over the world what it’s like to be Sri Lankan.
Read MoreI spent a month exploring the cassette as a medium for music listening to find out why people use something I felt was out of date. Now, I’m a strong advocate for it.
Read MoreBlending the sounds of New York City and Yokohama, Japan, Kazuo transforms two disparate cultures to achieve his unique style of rap.
Read MoreMake your life into that coming of age film that you love, because it's what you deserve.
Read MoreThe reemergence of the hit 2000s anime has generated new attention on the show’s grand soundtrack.
Read MoreHowdy Gals is an inclusive live music booking and promotions group based in Austin, Texas. The Howdy Gals, composed of Belicia Luevano, Kelly Ngo, and Shannon Wiedemeyer, all have a collection of tattoos.
Read MoreOne of the undoubtable greats of folk music is protest-singer-activist Pete Seeger, who enhanced the genre’s ability to help foster social change in America.
Read MoreLocal girl-band Stretch Panic discusses the process of virtually working on their long-awaited debut album, Glitter and Gore, and their role in the Austin LGBTQ+ community.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreBefore the world waves goodbye to this hellish year, the Afterglow Editorial Staff is revisiting the best albums 2020 had to offer.
Read MoreTwenty years ago, Juan Luis Guerra’s fifth studio album blessed the world with its poetic spin on bachata.
Read MoreTime to break out the L word for how iconic this movie soundtrack is — love, not lesbians.
Read MoreIndependent Austin musician 8BIT WIZRD talks about the inner workings of his complex songwriting and production, as well as his experience in the music industry.
Read MoreTake a moment to learn about one of the pioneers of jazz, Duke Ellington, and his contributions to the genre.
Read MoreWes 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?
Read MoreContrary 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.
Read MoreThough Spain is far from Texas, this flamenco playlist will transport you to the sunny weather and bright blue sky of the beautiful Iberian country.
Read MorePennsylvania-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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