Rick Rubin takes an unconventional approach to music production. Working with music artists like the Beastie Boys and Johnny Cash, he set a different, more creative standard for music creation, becoming a heavily awarded music producer.
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In the decade after its initial release, “The Lorax” and its soundtrack have experienced widespread commercial success, spawning endless memes in the process. However, the soundtrack was initially panned by several critics, who cited a shallow lyricism and absurd production. Despite the original reaction, the soundtrack for “The Lorax” stands as a powerful and much enjoyable piece of children’s media.
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Renowned singer-songwriter Taylor Swift took to the stage at NRG Stadium on April 21, 2023, for her first Houston, Texas night of The Eras Tour.
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Local artists Harper Rye, Madison Baker, and Harry & Emmy came together at the intimate Cactus Cafe to perform at the last Afterglow show of the academic year.
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How Otis Rush taught his electric blues peers how to weep in song and truly confess the blues.
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“The Hunger” showcases The Distillers’ frontwoman fanning the flames of loss as she teeters on the precipice of moving on.
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The Brooklyn, New York singer-songwriter sat down with Afterglow to discuss her recording process, musical inspirations, and her latest EP Bug.
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Alternative band Crumb performed their first show of their tour at Granada Theater in Dallas, with rock band opener Automatic.
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Indie-rock band Shakey Graves performed at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas on April 20 with support from Daniel Nunnelee.
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Caroline Polachek took the audience to her island as she performed songs from her album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You at the ACL Live Moody Theater on April 25.
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Billie Holiday and The Cure wield poetic lyricism and solemn melodies to enliven pensive, wistful pining that stretches genres, decades, and continents.
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Guitarist Alice Go and bassist Bella Podpadec reminisce on the band’s start while discussing their latest single, “Hot (Don’t Date a Musician),” and the empowering SXSW community.
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Being on the autism spectrum, I never show my love through physical affection, words of endearment, or the usual honeyed advice people give friends when they’re going through a tough time. Instead, I give the people in my life songs that say more than I ever could.
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While Disney isn’t known for creating R&B icons, they accidentally made one in 1995 with Powerline. Tevin Campbell’s superstar character only needed two songs to become a cult icon.
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Unleash your inner hillbilly with these Texas bluegrass grooves and knee-slapping jams.
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Singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams eased into the bedroom-pop scene and met a sudden success that even artists twice her age haven’t managed. How did she make it in the music industry? Just ask her parents.
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In a flurry of solo-dancing and groovy musicality, Miley Cyrus takes back a song that once belonged to her former marriage and confidently admits that self-love conquers all in her single “Flowers.”
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It’s easy to call Bruce Springsteen a proper countryman, an artist who seems ever so happy to pledge allegiance to the grand old U.S. of A. However, to call Springsteen a humble patriot would be dismissive at best and downright libel at worst. Several wars have started, ended, and passed since the release of some of these songs, and yet, decade after decade, Springsteen’s lyricism continues to succinctly describe American attitudes and realities.
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