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Glow My God! : An Afterglow Podcast
by Afterglow ATX
Glow My God! is an official podcast of Afterglow ATX, a digital music publication based in Austin, Texas. We're here to serve the hottest takes about what's next in your queue. Hosted and produced by Audio Director Trevor Stovall, with new guests each episode.
Episodes
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The Travis Barker Industrial Complex
What would be considered pop punk today? In the past, groups like Fall Out Boy and Green Day had talented musicians with deep understandings of music. In contrast, musicians like Machine Gun Kelly, a failed rap artist, tried to revive the genre with mediocre lyricism, little musicianship and bad...
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The Pros and Cons of Fandoms: Is Fandom Culture Becoming Toxic?
In this episode, we’ll talk about the pros and cons of fandom culture and whether or not it is descending into a toxic environment. We’ll discuss the intentions and creations of fandoms, what fandoms look like today, the impact of social media, and some examples of fandoms that have gotten a bad...
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The Supergroup vs. The Solo Artist
With the release of boygenius’s album, the record, there will be more talks about how great Phoebe Bridgers is while diminishing the talent and appreciation for the other members, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus. This episode of Glow My God touches on how the rising fame of solo artists impact...
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Why Listeners Need to Stop Commodifying “Sad Girl Indie”
In this episode, we’ll be talking about the commodification of sad girl indie. We’ll discuss how we got here, the gendered term of sad girl indie, the problems with labeling artists, and reflect on the ways listeners can appreciate sad girl indie music for art again rather than as a commodity or...
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Indie Isn't So Indie Anymore
They say art is the playground for the wealthy, and music is not exempt from that. Whether it be independent music or mainstream pop, there is an undeniable fact that those with a privileged background will be more likely to succeed in music today. We at Afterglow thought it would be a great idea...
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The Problem With Ranking Music
In this episode, we will be talking about the problem with ranking music. Ranking music is not a new practice. As soon as recorded music was able to be purchased on a physical medium, music was quantified on a number scale. Billboard charts started in 1940, and a variety of song charts followed,...
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The Current Backbone of the Music Industry: TikTok
When COVID-19 hit, the music industry was left in shambles with little to no government resources to pick up the pieces. Which left artists fending for themselves, and forcing them to make their digital presence known in the unprecedented times that followed. And in came TikTok, the massive...
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The Best and Worst Producers
In this episode, we discuss the often unsung heroes of the music industry: producers. We highlight some of our personal favorite and least favorite producers. Audio Director Mark Yoder hosts this episode along with special guests, Managing Editor Samantha Paradiso, and Content Editor Claire Harper.
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Give EDM Another Chance!
In this episode, we delve into the wide world of EDM and why it's a genre worth exploring. We discuss what artists and genres within EDM we enjoy the most and which ones we could do without. Audio Director Mark Yoder hosts this episode along with special guests, Content Editor Mica Garza, and...
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Grammys Recap & The Vinyl Debate
In this episode, we recap the best and worst of the Grammys and then debate whether modern albums should still be released on vinyl. Audio Director Mark Yoder hosts this episode along with special guests, Content Editor Adithya Srinivas, and Senior Digital Illustrator Roberto Soto.
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What Makes a Great Love Song?
In this Valentine’s day themed episode we debate everything related to love songs and our personal picks for our all-time best love songs, worst love songs, and best anti-love songs. Audio Director Mark Yoder hosts this episode along with special guests, Managing Editor Samantha Paradiso, and...
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Corporate America Ruined "Carol of the Bells:" The Best and Worst Christmas Songs of All Time
We debate the worst, best modern classics, and best classic Christmas songs of all time on this holiday-themed episode! Special guests Editors-in-Chief of Digital Laiken Neumann and Zoe Judilla, along with Photo Editor Gabriela Ruiz, go in on this debate. Hosted by Audio Director Mark Yoder, who...
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Streams of Music, Streams of Cash: Should Streaming Die?
What's the best way to show an artist we're investing in their music? We debate the ethics of streaming platforms versus sites like Bandcamp with staff writer Felix Kalvesmaki. Audio Director Mark Yoder hosts and produces this episode with special guest, Managing Editor Samantha Paradiso.
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Who's the Best Rap Lyricist in the Game?
It's Kendrick Lamar vs. Andre 3000 in this heated debate over who the best rap lyricist of all time is (and we have the receipts!). Afterglow Editor-in-Chief Zoe Judilla is this episode's host, and this week's guests are Content Editor Micaela Garza and Audio Director Mark Yoder, who also…
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Streaming Wars
We talk about Justin Bieber's and Selena Gomez's targeted social media campaigns to usurp Roddy Rich from the Billboard charts earlier this year, how streaming has changed the meaning of charts, and the power of K-pop fans. Afterglow Editors-in-Chief Annie Lyons and Delaney Davis are your hosts…
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Eating Kale Salad with Laura Dern
We talk about all things film award season and music from Emimem to "Cats" to Laura Dern. Afterglow Editors-in-Chief Annie Lyons and Delaney Davis are your hosts for this spring, and this week's guests are Afterglow's Print Editor-in-Chief Selome Hailu and Audio Director Mark Yoder, who also...
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Lo Bueno, Lo Malo, Lo Feo: Cultural Appropriation and ROSALÍA
We talk about the culturally appropriative acts of ROSALÍA, Gwen Stefani, and more artists with Content Editor Samantha Paradiso and Managing Editor Minnah Zaheer.
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Cash, Christianity, and Kanye
We talk all things Kanye West and JESUS IS KING with Afterglow Managing Editor Kasey Clarke and Content Editor Lauren Cook.
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The Yoko Ono Effect
We discuss The Yoko Ono Effect, in which we dissect why female artists are demonized through their relationships with male artists. Today’s guest is Afterglow staff writer, Carys Anderson, who describes her music taste as "indie women plus three men" and her job title as “founder of the Courtney...
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Taylor Swift is Afterglowing
Afterglow Editors-in-Chief Delaney Davis and Zoe Judilla speak with Social Media Editor and dedicated Swiftie Nick Gonzales on Taylor Swift's Lover and why Swift is the pop icon she is today.
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Glow My God! is an official podcast of Afterglow ATX, a digital music publication based in Austin, Texas. We're here to serve the hottest takes about what's next in your queue. Hosted and produced by Audio Director Trevor Stovall, with new guests each episode.
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Glow My God! is an official podcast of Afterglow ATX, a digital music publication based in Austin, Texas. We're here to serve the hottest takes about what's next in your queue. Hosted and produced by Audio Director Trevor Stovall, with new guests each episode.
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