Transitioning from college town shows to festivals like Austin City Limits, members of The Bends sat down with Afterglow to reflect on their roots and look to the future of their fanbase.
Read MoreSpanning the many subgenres of indie, these five women acts captivated the crowd at Weekend Two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
Read MoreReeling from the loss of club culture and the music that coincides with it, a newfound musical affinity emerged, appearing in prominent music events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The style is not solely electronic, pop, or indie, yet somehow it is a unique blend of all of the above.
Read MoreIndie artist Soccer Mommy performs at Radio/East on Feb. 22 with support from Hana Vu.
Read MoreIndie-folk artist John Vincent III took the stage at Mohawk on Feb. 22 for a rainy evening supported by country-folk artist JD Clayton.
Read MoreIndie-alternative artist Jack Kays performed with Games We Play at Scoot Inn on Feb. 19 as part of his ‘Washed Up Dried Out’ tour.
Read Moreboygenius’ cover of a ‘90s country classic may not be as rustical or spirited as the original, but their gloomy disposition helps carry the song's weight to a new generation of listeners.
Read MoreWitches 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.
Read MoreIndie-soul project Ginger Root performed at Emo’s on Oct. 29 with opener AMAIWANA.
Read MoreAfterglow spoke with eclectic visual artist and musician Jad Fair to discuss his ongoing collaborations, future goals, and recent releases.
Read MoreOn April 28, Austin Psych Fest came to a close with sets from Sweeping Promises, Dehd, Blondshell, and Kurt Vile & The Violators.
Read MoreIndie artist Malcolm Todd played an electric set at Emo’s on April 20.
Read MoreKVRX 91.7 threw a lively daytime show during SXSW at New Guild Co-Op on March 13.
Read MoreChamber-pop artist Matt Maltese performed at Emo’s on March 11 with support from The Army, The Navy.
Read MoreAmerican indie-rock band flipturn played a sold-out show at Emo’s on March 9.
Read MoreIndie-rock artist Briston Maroney performed at Emo’s on March 6 with support from Snarls and Willow Avalon.
Read MoreOn February 15, indie artist Ricky Montgomery played his second show of the “Another Rick in the Wall” tour at Emo's in Austin, Texas.
Read MoreRyan Beatty kicked off his “Calico” tour at Scoot Inn on February 15. From Boy In Jeans to Calico, The singer pulled from all corners of his discography for an intimate show of less than one thousand.
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