Commodifying the Asian American experience is nothing new, but it’s time to find greater nuance in how we see ourselves beyond passivity.
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During preparations for the 2014 World Cup in São Paulo, Brazilians faced a harsh reality: their leaders’ loyalty to their country’s beloved sport overshadowed the needs of their own citizens.
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Lil Uzi Vert’s $24 million diamond implant shines light on hip-hop and rap’s intricate history of extravagance, flashy displays, and — most importantly — BLING.
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From our ears to yours, Afterglow Staffers compiled a list of Bandcamp-friendly indie artists who have been recently dominating our playlists.
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Listening to Hawaiian music not only helped me get closer to my mother, but provided me with a new outlook on life.
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The MiniDisc, or MD, was a marvel of engineering that made sharing music easier than ever. And yet, this is probably the first time you’ve heard of it.
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It’s fair to say that the reception to “Cyberpunk 2077,” the biggest video game release of 2020, has been… mixed. While many parts of the game fall flat, “Cyberpunk 2077” gets one thing very right — the aural aesthetic of Cyberpunk.
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The critical darling doesn’t believe in God. Her lack of faith didn’t stop her from writing a record inspired by religion and the occult.
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The increasingly controversial pop musician tackles an array of pressing topics through a nostalgic and cinematic lens.
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The British singer-songwriter’s fourth studio album is more experimental and introspective than its predecessors.
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Sarah and the Sundays is an indie rock band composed of five former collegiate students based in Austin, Texas. The band includes Miles McCarthy-Reynolds, Quinn Lane, Liam Yorgensen, Brendan Whyburn, and Declan Chill, who have over 50 tattoos collectively.
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The ultimate guide to all branches of indie music. Fasten your beanie and get ready for the ride.
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A journey throughout time, the baroque style influenced a heartfelt, unique pocket of music that is still evolving.
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Will Toledo’s solo project fuses spacey guitar-riffs with confessional lyrics to strike at the heart of personal ennui.
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Fax Gang’s unconventional take on cloud rap provides the perfect soundtrack to navigating the alienation and hopelessness of modern-day life.
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With vinyl records making a huge comeback in recent years, we asked avid vinyl collectors around West Campus about the records that mean the most to them.
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We’ve compiled musical collaborations made by best friends for you to sing along to with your own besties!
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Inspired by the album cover trend on TikTok, Afterglow presents a series of stills from landmarks around Austin that prove any scene can make for a good album cover.
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