Glow My God! : An Afterglow Podcast

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 style. How does that change the idea of what pop punk is and where the genre is headed? Join digital editor-in-chief Arundhati Ghosh, print managing editor Audrey Vieira, and audio producer Christina Lopez as they discuss the evolution and future of pop punk. Recorded and Edited by Christina Lopez

Music

We Cruisin' · Otis McDonald

We Cruisin'

℗ YouTube Audio Library

Released on: 2022-11-11

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 rep and some that we view as neutral. Join staff photographer Olivia Cagle, content editor Adam Cherian, and audio producer Talisa Treviño of Afterglow as they discuss the pros and cons of fandom culture today.

Recorded and Edited by Talisa Treviño

Music

Ice & Fire · King Canyon · Otis McDonald · Eric Krasno · Son Little

Ice & Fire

℗ 2022 Mixto Records

Released on: 2022-12-02

Composer: Eric Krasno

Composer: Otis McDonald

Composer: Mike Chiavaro

Composer: Son Little

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 bands/supergroups. Join audio producer Christina Lopez, multimedia editor Autumn Palacio, and staff writer Avi Thakor in their discussion about how one member of a group is more popular amongst fans and listeners and how it can overshadow the work and talent of other members.

Recorded and Edited by Christina Lopez

Music

We Cruisin' · Otis McDonald

We Cruisin'

℗ YouTube Audio Library

Released on: 2022-11-11

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 aesthetic. Join staff designer Caroline Pastrano, print managing editor Audrey Vieira, and audio producer Talisa Treviño as they discuss why listeners should stop commodifying artists into the “sad girl indie” subgenre.

Recorded and Edited by Talisa Treviño

Music

We Cruisin' · Otis McDonald

We Cruisin'

℗ YouTube Audio Library

Released on: 2022-11-11

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 to discuss how music can become more accessible, and how we can support fledging musicians that are just starting out. How many of our favorite musicians are given the platform they have due to their generational wealth and how can we as listeners broaden our horizons?