# @thecut on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DcBYJQ0jqAL
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69087789-thecut-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-14T13:03:57.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Cut (@thecut) — https://gondola.cc/thecut

## Caption

ALLOW AFTERTHEBAND TO TAKE YOU BACK IN TIME ⋆˚꩜｡💿

The effervescent trip-pop duo After poses an intriguing hypothetical: What if the 2000s never ended? Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein’s refreshingly uncynical pop songs like “300 Dreams” and “Outbound” have already seen viral success and earned them plenty of fans, thanks to their unique and nostalgic style. Dorsey’s sweet vocals float atop Epstein’s atmospheric alt-rock production in a way that pays homage to the genius of daydreaming girls like ‘Speak Now’–era Taylor Swift and ‘Speak for Yourself’–era Imogen Heap.

Ahead of their debut album’s release on September 18, catyzhang sat down with the duo to discuss their dating app origin story, their wide-ranging inspirations, and their desire to remind listeners of better days. Read the full #StarStudy interview at the link in bio.

Photography by marcus.xoxo
Styling by emmaoleck
Production Assistant: still.ezra
Styling Assistant: jcolenorton
Hair and Makeup: ryann.carter, aidanrodriguezz
The Cut, Editor-in-Chief: lrpeoples
The Cut, Photo Director: nono_elle_
The Cut, Deputy Culture Editor: brkmrn
The Cut, Photo Editor: sofia_mareque

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