Early ‘90s shoegaze act Allison’s Halo, Nu gaze artist Wisp, and lost wave band Panchiko played a fuzzy concert full of looper effects and emotive vocals at Stubb’s on Nov. 2, 2024.
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David Kushner, the multi-platinum artist behind the hit “Daylight,” delivered infectious enthusiasm to Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on Nov. 12, with support from Henrik. Performing tracks off his autobiographical debut album, The Dichotomy, the deep-voiced warbler ushered in an introspective night filled with throaty ballads.
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MF DOOM, one of the illest lyrical masterminds in the rap multiverse, passed away in 2020, leaving a noticeable hole in Hip-Hop. Now, 20 years after the release of Mm..Food, his music still stands as a keystone in the rap world: poetic, villainous, and wholly authentic.
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Witches Exist, Trauma Ray, and Swirlies performed a sold-out show at The Parish on Nov. 1. Despite Witches Exist and Trauma Ray setting the stage for Swirlies to hit a home run with its performance, the classic ‘90s shoegaze band admittedly struggled with difficulties and a lack of sonic cohesion.
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Osees, otherwise known as Thee Oh Sees, delivered an enthused, frenzied concert at Hotel Vegas for Levitation Music Festival on Oct. 31. Supported by Kairos Creature Club, Osees swept through unrestrained guitar solos, controlled drum rudiments, and spirited basslines.
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Mary Gauthier reflects on her discography, ‘Three Women & the Truth’’ concerts, and the interpersonal relationships she documented in Dark Enough To See The Stars.
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Afterglow had the opportunity to sit down with R&B-inspired artist Malcolm Todd after his debut performance at the T-Mobile stage during Weekend Two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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Afterglow chatted with the folk-duo Ordinary Elephant, discussing the group’s delicate harmonization, unique writing processes, and rooted instrumentation on its latest self-titled album, Ordinary Elephant.
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Afterglow spoke with eclectic visual artist and musician Jad Fair to discuss his ongoing collaborations, future goals, and recent releases.
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Odie Leigh, a rising folk artist, played a heartwarming concert at the Historic Scoot Inn with opener June Henry on Sept. 20.
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In a stunning tribute to Tom Petty, Lucinda Williams and Mike Campbell joined with their respective bands to play a mix of tear-jerking country, eclectic blues, and bittersweet tributes on September 11.
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My relationship with my mom has always been a sore spot for me, from my tumultuous teenage years to festering with me into adulthood. Through Mitski’s “Class of 2013,” I’m letting go of my expectations and finally living for the future.
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Maggie Rogers wrote her newest album, Don’t Forget Me, in 5 days, yet it feels like the grandest statement of her career thus far.
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Spin Magazine hosted a four-hour day party filled with punk nostalgia and power chords. Joined by The Get Up Kids and Die Spitz, Sunny Day Real Estate played a full run of their album, Diary.
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Declan McKenna’s third project What Happened to the Beach explores the artist’s inner cosmonaut in a stunning, cosmic soundscape.
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On Usher's ninth studio album, he returns to R&B ahead of the Superbowl with his first release in over eight years.
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At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left a lasting impression on our ears.
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At 2023 Levitation Fest, Beach Fossils, along with openers Being Dead and Turnover, created a soundscape of dreams, playing a nostalgic mix of old and new alongside their latest album, Bunny.
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