The short-lived — yet still thoroughly pioneering — Tropicália movement of the 1960s challenged Brazil’s military dictatorship through carefully-cultivated music rooted in defiance and eagerness for change.
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Missing SXSW? Relive the Music Festival with four artists who brought a blend of electronic and alternative pop to the Live Music Capital on March 14.
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“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to witness.”
At the core of “Dune” is an atmosphere of mystery, and the score behind Denis Villeneuve’s latest adaptation helps the film translate this sense of ambiguity not simply into a visual experience, but into a sweeping sonic landscape.
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Though his hit song “I Put A Spell On You” propelled him to legendary status, Screamin' Jay Hawkins' goth rock remains a mystery for the many who have never heard his name.
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For those situations where you aren’t dating but you aren’t entirely single. Exclusive? Feelings for each other? Don’t even get us started.
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Ocean Wagon Collective hosted its inaugural SXSW showcase alongside PorchFire Records and Afterglow ATX at the Ballroom on March 16. The event featured local gems and out-of-state darlings for a fun-filled night of 10 live acts.
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Techno music and pulsing beats are central to most nightclubs, however, Austin hosts a variety of dance venues that explore many other genres to suit your tastes.
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Calling all bookworms and hopeless romantics! Revisit some of the most swoon-worthy book couples with this playlist full of love, longing, and just a little angst.
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Ocean Wagon Collective hosted its inaugural SXSW showcase alongside PorchFire Records and Afterglow ATX at the Ballroom on March 16. The event featured local gems and out-of-state darlings for a fun-filled night of 10 live acts.
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Gang of Youths’ latest album, ‘angel in realtime.,’ tells stories of life, death, and love as frontman David Le’aupepe navigates the puzzle pieces his father left him.
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Cupcakke is a rising star in the underground female rap scene. With her 2015 breakout hit, “Deepthroat” cementing her status as the queen of explicit bars, Cupcakke continues to show her genius by being tasteful in the most tasteless way possible.
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Music and sports go hand in hand, but in baseball, a player's entire persona is defined by one thing: their walk-up song.
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The hit-making, boundary-pushing pop star’s been on the rise for the last 10 years. After helping to push her genre forward, she brings her major-label last hurrah.
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Erin Hoagg discusses her creative process creating futuristic synth-pop under the moniker Rare DM, weighing in on manifestation, Charli XCX’s “Vroom Vroom,” and the age-old question of whether money buys happiness along the way.
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Not sure what artists to see during music week? Use this list as a guide for some of the best up-and-coming artists to support.
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Hailing from San Jose, California, Sunami brings the heart of the Bay Area to the hardcore scene, with its traditionally agressive sound, powerful lyrics, and album art reminiscent of authentic street culture.
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Live out your fashion week fantasy with these runway-approved tunes.
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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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