During SXSW, Afterglow sat down with the soul-touching blues artist Liam St. John to talk about staying motivated, vulnerability in music, and balancing social media with artistry.
Read MoreTri-state band Smooth Brain plays their first show in Austin, Texas and sits down with Afterglow to talk about being a long-distance band, covering pop hits, and empowering the queer community.
Read MoreAmid a packed SXSW schedule, Nashville-based punk band Winona Fighter sat down with Afterglow for a quick chat about their new single, touring, and highlights of their SXSW experience.
Read MoreOver SXSW, Afterglow got the chance to speak with powerhouse femme rocker LUNA AURA about her roots in music, the stories behind her cover art, and making music for the girls.
Read MoreDuring her quick stop in Austin for SXSW, pop-punk powerhouse Taylor Acorn sat down with Afterglow to discuss her headlining tour, making a genre jump, and the impact that pop-punk made on her life.
Read MoreDuring a busy week of showcases at SXSW, UT’s own West 22nd sat down with Afterglow for a chat about how far they’ve come and what’s next for the band.
Read MoreMulti-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.
Read MoreLA-based college seniors Amanda Flowers and Jacob Miller sit down with fellow class of 2024 member Arundhati Ghosh to lend insight into being college students and musicians simultaneously (and to talk about their recent collaboration with videographer Alex Di Marco!).
Read MoreNashville native MORGXN discusses his latest single, “Fading,” and making a new album with a live band in his hometown.
Read MoreAustin-based Cumbia magicians Nemegata played an enchanting set at the IHG stage this Saturday during ACL. The short and sweet conversation was an insightful look at a promising new band.
Read MorePopstar Chappell Roan opened up to Afterglow about her greatest inspirations, fears, and goals as an up-and-coming queer artist before her debut album releases on September 22.
Read MoreHouston-based rapper Kari Faux spoke with Afterglow about her new album REAL BITCHES DON’T DIE, her collaboration with Flo Milli, and her upcoming Austin show on September 16.
Read MoreHeilung members Maria Franz and Christopher Juul talk about their new album Drif, enigmatic stage presence, and intricate creative process.
Read MoreGuitarist Alice Go and bassist Bella Podpadec reminisce on the band’s start while discussing their latest single, “Hot (Don’t Date a Musician),” and the empowering SXSW community.
Read MoreIn 2021, Myanmar indie-rock band Side Effect immigrated to Austin, leaving behind their tyrannical civil war-torn roots. Frontman Darko C is using the most of his newfound liberation to establish a footing in the live music capital of the world and bring awareness to the conditions of his hometown.
Read MoreGuitarist Steve of PUP talks self-deprecation, the business of music, and the band’s upcoming show at Stubb’s on March 3.
Read MoreThe self-described “swaggy, sticky, and authentic” five-piece band sat down with Afterglow to talk drunken recording sessions, their love of Deftones, and their anticipated upcoming single, “Bryn.”
Read MoreThe “Western space grunge” band sat down with Afterglow to talk about “Dexter’s Laboratory,” beer showers, and their upcoming single, “Space Invader.”
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