Get your Hot Topic gift cards ready! These pop punk Floridians are combining the nostalgic sound of the 2000s with angry vocals, heavy instrumentals, and unforgettable lyrics that will have you scouring the back of your closet for those beat up checkerboard Vans.
Read MoreAfterglow staffers reflect on the trailblazing female artists who influenced them today.
Read MoreBass controls the rhythm and transforms the style of a genre. Bassists such as Tina Weymouth, Kim Gordon, Kim Deal and Gail Ann Dorsey have had the power to control rock and grunge. Afterglow explores some of these greatest influences behind the instrument that exceeds the boundaries of music.
Read MoreThese times are troublesome for all of us, particularly creatives. Below is a list of programs for musicians to seek help and for fans to support them during the remainder of the pandemic.
Read MoreAustin-based band Amigo the Devil is known for pioneering the murderfolk genre with songs featuring the dark topics of dysfunctional relationships, drug abuse, and death. In anticipation for his sophomore album Born Against, which releases April 16, Afterglow conducted a photoshoot inspired by his past and present work.
Read MoreWhether you were an earlier bird or late bloomer, no kid can escape the uncomfortable time around puberty. Luckily, we can look back in fondness with songs that bring up all the cringey memories.
Read MoreSome light and bright songs to pull into your orbit.
Read MoreThe renowned singer-songwriter’s re-recorded version of her award-winning sophomore effort brings back memories of an old Taylor Swift while simultaneously telling the story of a new, freer version of herself.
Read MoreThe Muslims took one one of the most beloved pop punk anthems of the late ‘90s and put their own political, punk rock spin on it.
Read MoreWith new album Tickets to My Downfall, MGK attempts to change his reputation and improve his mental health.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
Read MoreThe Bristol-based band discusses creating music during a pandemic, their college selves, and the upcoming release of their sophomore album Swimming Static.
Read MoreFrom 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.
Read More‘C’est la vie’ in song form, ‘90s hit “Bitter Sweet Symphony” carries a legacy as complicated as its sentiments.
Read MoreThe Aries might be the “baby” of the zodiac, but they’re also number one.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreZach Person holds his album release show at Empire Garage on April 2nd with Black Torino and Cowboy Diplomacy.
Read MoreThe buzzcut is more than just a hairstyle — it's an experience.
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