After witnessing the headliner of last month’s hip-hop show dominate Mohawk with smooth beats, quick and melodic rhymes, as well as amazing support from collaborators, Afterglow was eager to hear more from BlackLight.
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The UT senior ditches her Miley Cyrus days of co-writing with her dad for Hannah Montana levels of stardom.
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With a down-to-earth and exploratory life philosophy that translates into his music, Afterglow walked away from Robot Sunrise’s first solo South by Southwest set feeling the glow.
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Two years after we last interviewed them, Afterglow had the chance to speak with the mermaid punk rockers at The Far Out Lounge before their empowering SXSW set on March 19.
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Erin Hoagg discusses her creative process creating futuristic synth-pop under the moniker Rare DM, weighing in on manifestation, Charli XCX’s “Vroom Vroom,” and the age-old question of whether money buys happiness along the way.
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After converging in New York City and making music together for almost 10 years, Moon Kissed released its second album, I’d Like To Tell You Something Important, in late October this year. Composed of Emily Sgouros on synth, Khaya Cohen on vocals, and Leah Scarpati on drums, the band teeters on the edge of cherry-flavored sweetness and gritty spunk. Afterglow recently sat down with the trio to learn more about the band’s vibrant energy, music philosophy, and more.
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Semi-local ex-band kids sit down with Afterglow to talk creation, collaboration, and aspirations.
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The Austin-based duo discusses recording an EP during the pandemic, old band names, and the universal desire to party.
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The Austin trio meshes their musical talents with strong familial ties to develop an empowering message alongside their ever-changing sound.
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Post-COVID hiatus, Sad Cell stands at the forefront of the West Campus live music scene. With new music under their belts and a newfound appreciation for the privilege of playing for an audience, the Austin locals are taking on the town, and ready to take on the world.
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Austin-based indie rock band The Irons sat down with Afterglow to discuss their musical style, the creative process, and the joys of songwriting.
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The members of the five-man indie rock band discuss their latest album, songwriting stories, and how the group came to be.
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The Brooklyn-based artist and creative art director builds her own music landscape in her EP, Pilot. She sat down with Afterglow to discuss her songwriting process, vocal node-induced quarter-life crisis and how she combines a range of genres in her music to find her own voice.
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Afterglow chats with up-and-coming Chicago-based band The Knee-Hi’s about their genre-defying sound, current singles and upcoming album, and their advice for following your dreams.
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With no fear of pedal steel or bold lyrical accusations, Austin-based artist Lady Dan brings a playful bite to her Americana undertones in a debut album born from isolation.
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The Austin-based artist chats about his new album, the artbook coming out alongside it, and a few thoughts in between.
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The Bristol-based band discusses creating music during a pandemic, their college selves, and the upcoming release of their sophomore album Swimming Static.
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Sarah and the Sundays is an indie rock band composed of five former collegiate students based in Austin, Texas. The band includes Miles McCarthy-Reynolds, Quinn Lane, Liam Yorgensen, Brendan Whyburn, and Declan Chill, who have over 50 tattoos collectively.
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