Multi-instrumentalist and certified music nerd Jacob Collier sat down with Afterglow and others to talk about the excitement, fear, and hope he feels ahead of the fourth volume of his album series Djesse.
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Ryan Beatty created an atmosphere of longing, reflection, and hope on the first stop of his “Calico” tour on Thursday, Feb. 15.
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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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Take a look at some of the best albums of the past year, hand-picked by the Afterglow Editorial Staff.
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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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Hot off the tail of a tour with the renowned psychedelic band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, the “ball-tearing” band Amyl and the Sniffers was ready for their headliner show at Stubb’s with support from Militarie Gun and Die Spitz.
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Indie-pop singer The Japanese House had the audience at her sold-out Austin show bobbing heads and affectionately swaying last Friday at Emo’s, with support from songbird quinnie.
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Seven different musicians and bands, ranging from analog loops to hard grunge, played at the Far Out Lounge on Friday, Oct. 27, in an all-out Levitation fest celebration.
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Heilung brought their animated Pagan rituals to a sold-out crowd in their live Austin debut, which came just in time for Halloween season.
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Soothing singer-songwriter Faye Webster set a dazzling, mellow scene at Stubb’s on November 14.
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During the month-long North American leg of his “Struggler” Tour, Genesis Owusu ignited energy in roaches and fans alike on Halloween night at Empire Garage.
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Slow Pulp started Levitation Fest at the Parish with a flowing, yet grunge concert featuring opener Babehoven.
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Midwest pop-princess Chappell Roan brought gay culture to the Emo’s stage on Nov. 1.
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Cowboy Mouth and Tiffany Pollack & Co. channeled the riotous spirit of New Orleans rock and roll blues at Antone’s on Oct. 19th.
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ACL returned to Zilker Park for its 22nd edition in 2023. Featuring high-profile headliners like Kendrick Lamar and Foo Fighters and a plethora of indie and local acts, Austin’s staple festival knocked it out of the park.
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Nick Cave stopped in Austin for his North American solo tour and delivered a raw performance full of fervent piano arrangements and emotional vocals on October 23, 2023.
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With support from Anna Shoemaker, indie dream boy Aidan Bissett found his inner rockstar this past Tuesday at 3Ten Austin City Limits.
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