Swift returns to her 2012 pop-rock-country crossover with a few years of critical success and a complete 180 in the public eye under her belt. It’s a detailed and faithful re-recording, which brings new light to the relationships that inspired the original.
Read MoreIn 2001, P!nk released M!ssundaztood, an album imbued with dreams of stardom. It got the party started, and kicked off a successful career that continues to this day.
Read MoreSwifties aren’t as crazy as they sound. Here are four of Taylor Swift’s iconic Easter egg moments and one currently unproven theory about what might be coming next.
Read MoreAttracting fans with unique, undiscovered sounds, successful indie artists eventually become popular, thus losing their “indie” title. Now, they can either adjust to this newfound fame or limit themselves by trying to stay indie.
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 MoreToronto-based alt rock band BANNERS performed at Antone’s Nightclub on Nov. 10 near the conclusion of their fall tour.
Read MoreThe Swedish pop group’s first new release in 40 years reflects on the dual divorces that once tore the band apart, but remains dedicated to the bright, bouncy pop of their past.
Read MoreAfterglow showcases the fall season through a series of images inspired by lyrics detailing autumn in all its coziness.
Read MoreTime to dive deep into your most meaningful relationships and embrace what lies below.
Read MoreEast Asian pop culture has seen a recent avalanche of LGBT media, but continued conservatism and social pressure means it’s unlikely we’ll see more than a tongue-in-cheek nod to the invisible Asian gay communities of today.
Read MoreThe spoken interlude: an underrated but iconic addition to any song. Country fan or not, here are the most memorable classic country songs with monologues you can’t help but love.
Read MorePacked with new storylines, puzzling rosters, and the world’s best basketball players, the 75th NBA season looks to be another one full of excitement and intrigue.
Read MoreThe Austin trio meshes their musical talents with strong familial ties to develop an empowering message alongside their ever-changing sound.
Read MoreFrom behind locked doors to the top of the music charts, has female masturbation finally shaken the stigma?
Read MorePost-COVID hiatus, Sad Cell stands at the forefront of the West Campus live music scene. With new music under their belts and a newfound appreciation for the privilege of playing for an audience, the Austin locals are taking on the town, and ready to take on the world.
Read MoreAustin-based indie rock band The Irons sat down with Afterglow to discuss their musical style, the creative process, and the joys of songwriting.
Read MoreThe angsty rock bands that dominated the early 2000s created classics which continue to live in our hearts today. But until nostalgia kicked in two decades later, these musicians had to figure out how to change with the times to keep their names in the limelight.
Read MoreThe members of the five-man indie rock band discuss their latest album, songwriting stories, and how the group came to be.
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