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Taylor Swift brought music ownership to the attention of millions of fans following her fallout with her former label. Although the pop star has chosen to stay silent on other musicians' similar struggles, here are four artists she could support to push the conversation forward.
Whether you’re trying to impress a new crush or simply don’t have the heart to tell your significant other you hate their music, we all have a tendency to embellish our music tastes when it comes to romance.
While “Skins,” the late 2000s TV show about a group of partying teens in Bristol, England, was highly acclaimed for its unflinching portrayal of true-to-life issues considered too gritty for many pre-streaming service TV providers, its true legacy lies in its incredible soundtrack.
Vampire Weekend’s 2010 sophomore effort has now become one of the landmark indie albums of, well, all time. Although the band has since moved on to other sounds and styles, Contra remains just one of those albums that left a mark, bringing a tantalizing subculture to the mainstream.
After an intensely fought, staff-wide race and ranking, Afterglow has chosen the best albums of the decade.
Take a look at some of the best albums of the past year, hand-picked by the Afterglow Editorial Staff.
In her dreamy debut album, Polachek shows off her vocal technique and production skills while divulging her experience with lost love.
Unknown artists are able to gain millions of streams through video sharing app TikTok. But how does this fleeting viral fame influence the music industry?
Lana Del Rey delivers a captivating album built on the foundations of her older work but with new, transformative sounds and themes.
Long car rides may seem like a snooze fest when embarking on a road trip, but the music we play to keep us entertained can actually be a meaningful part of the journey.
Mahogany Sessions delivers beautifully produced videos of emerging artists multiple times a week. Here are a few of our favorites.
Unexpected voices have been pushing the boundaries of country music lately. Breakout stars like Kacey Musgraves and Lil Nas X may be ushering in a new era of country music.
Embrace your emotional side with some Cancer season jams.
In 2013, Jai Paul was said to have changed pop music with just two songs. Then, he disappeared for six years. Now, he’s back.
Marina Diamandis has long been an outspoken critic of pop culture’s views of women. While she expresses her opinions in her other projects through metaphors and symbolism, her track “Can’t Pin Me Down” provides a candid and direct callout of misconceptions surrounding feminism and the actions of women.
There are many memorable moments from the iconic classic “Clueless.” The movie’s soundtrack pulls ‘90s hits from a multitude of genres, each reflecting a different subculture of the time.
CupcakKe’s songs and music videos have undergone harsh scrutiny by platforms like YouTube. Despite having her videos taken down and her music dismissed as overly sexual, CupcakKe remains a positive voice for change in the music industry.
Afterglow investigated some of the most talked about Austin City Limits rumors. Here’s our list of some artists that probably are and probably aren’t going to be there this year.
A collection of interviews exploring how we shape our relationships through giving and receiving music in its many forms.
Now that the reality TV explosion of the early 2000s has started to taper off, MTV has re-prioritized the music model they abandoned when music videos became stream-able online.
How Awful Records managed to strike a deal with one of the music industry’s giants under the leadership of rapper and internet personality, Father.
Chromesthesia, a neurological phenomenon in which sounds trigger involuntary visuals, has greatly shaped my worldview. Using music as a tool to explore this condition became the way that I learned to understand myself.
It’s only been a year since R&B and hip-hop officially became America’s favorite genre but independent electropop artists are already making their comeback with innovative revivals of past pop eras.