At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
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The Bristol-based band discusses creating music during a pandemic, their college selves, and the upcoming release of their sophomore album Swimming Static.
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From the dark, ethereal vocals that characterized much of her early music to the gritty, cyberpunk synths of her later work, Grimes’ creative expression is instantly recognizable. Afterglow reflects on the creative metamorphosis of Grimes by recreating her album artwork through photography.
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‘C’est la vie’ in song form, ‘90s hit “Bitter Sweet Symphony” carries a legacy as complicated as its sentiments.
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The Aries might be the “baby” of the zodiac, but they’re also number one.
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In 1973, Nobuko Miyamoto, alongside Chris Iijima and Charlie Chin, released the first Asian American album, dedicated to showcasing their perspectives of prominent social issues of their time. Several decades later, she has lived up to the precedent she helped set by releasing a fearless album devoted to highlighting just how little the U.S. has changed since then.
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Zach Person holds his album release show at Empire Garage on April 2nd with Black Torino and Cowboy Diplomacy.
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The buzzcut is more than just a hairstyle — it's an experience.
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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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