“A Complete Unknown” immerses audiences in all things Bob Dylan — but as the singer’s story shines in the film, Joan Baez’s perspective fades from focus due to subtle changes from the original live version in Chalamet and Barbaro’s “It Ain’t Me, Babe” rendition.
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Rock band Chicago performed at ACL Live on April 2 as part of its North American tour celebrating 58 years of music.
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Alternative-indie band Half Alive performed at ACL Live on March 31.
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Metalcore acts Kim Dracula and Hanabie performed at Emo’s on March 30 accompanied by openers Kaonashi and Crystal Lake.
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Indie-rock band Houndmouth performed a sold-out show at Stubb’s on March 29 with support from Rattlesnake Milk.
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On Friday March 29, actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen took the Emo’s stage for his Austin stop on the Comedy For Musicians tour. He performed comedic songs, setting his jokes about music to witty instrumentals.
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The best soundtrack for your next happy-cry session.
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Bad Bunny’s innovative short film reflects on what it means to retain memories and Puerto Rican cultural identity in the face of gentrification.
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AWOLNATION sailed to Emo’s on March 31 with support from Hawaiian musician Makua and Nashville-based musician Bryce Fox.
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Mickey Hart, best known as a drummer for the Grateful Dead, has spent his artistic life testing the boundaries of music and sound. Through the realms of art and science, Hart continues to capture the rhythm of life.
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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. For Women’s History Month, we are highlighting women artists with glowing releases in March.
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On March 13, performers Fetch Tiger, Ew Bear, and Lucy Spin took the stage for Afterglow’s unofficial SXSW showcase.
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Irish indie-rock band Inhaler captivated its Austin crowd with a casual yet cathartic show on March 18.
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On March 15, performers Sly Withers, The Pinky Rings, The Courettes, Flagman, Skating Polly, Gully Boys, and Frankie & The Witch Fingers took the stage at Empire Garage for Smartpunk’s SXSW Showcase.
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The Velveteers brought the ‘A Million Knives’ Tour to Empire on March 22 with support from Retro Cowgirl and Girl Tones.
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This year’s South by Southwest festival delivered nine days of nonstop entertainment and top-of-the-line music showcases. Here’s some of the best of the fest!
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Pop-rock band The Driver Era brought the ‘Obsession Tour’ to Stubb’s on March 21 with support from Thomas Day.
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Lorenzo Montali of Fetch Tiger chatted with Afterglow about how the band’s sound and aesthetics have evolved over the past five years and offered a glimpse of what the future holds for the upstart act.
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