Alternative-rock band Car Seat Headrest joined the ACL Weekend 2 lineup for a raw and vulnerable afternoon set, with the festival serving as one of their limited tour dates.
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Austin City Limits highlighted Hispanic descent on the very last day of the festival with diverse performances from indie-pop singer Chezile, synth-pop group Midnight Generation, and experimental Latin-trap duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso.
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With a range of genres and decades of music represented at ACL 2025, here are Afterglow editors’ picks for the best sets from both weekends of the festival.
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The rising synth-pop duo delivered a magical performance on Saturday for ACL’s second weekend, complete with creative set pieces and dynamic energy befitting such a unique act.
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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.
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Indie-pop duo Royel Otis brandished new tracks and revisited classic hits for its ‘meet me in the car’ tour on Sept. 21 for their second performance at Stubb’s.
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With overpowering synths and straightforward songwriting, Nakia slowly expands his sound and lyrical depth with a healthy dose of ‘80s fun.
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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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Afterglow sat down with Texas’ DJ Cassandra after her vibrant Sips & Sounds set to discuss her influences, creative process, and future plans to advocate for music and women’s rights.
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The second-ever Sips & Sounds Music Festival featured a dynamic range of artists who performed memorable sets at the welcoming Auditorium Shores.
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The closing track of the iconic Highway 61 Revisited finds Bob Dylan painting an elaborate picture of a hopeless, bleak place representing 1960s America. Yet, the song’s chilling relevance prompts listeners to rethink the country’s current political landscape.
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With a mix of newer tracks and big hits, genre-bending duo Phantogram exuded high musical energy with a dynamic and colorful 90-minute set at ACL Live on Jan. 24.
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My relationship with my brother hasn’t been the best, and my anxiety hasn’t helped. With John Mayer’s “Stop This Train,” I’m finally learning to embrace the speed of life, and I hope my brother is too.
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Despite its clashing sound, Tyler, the Creator's eighth studio album serves as a sincere reflection on the advice of his biggest inspiration: his mother.
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The full 90-word album title might be hard to memorize, but Apple’s stance against complicated relationships and the music industry is unforgettable.
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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. This month is National Hispanic Heritage month, so we’re highlighting new releases from Hispanic artists.
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Just south of the border lies the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. You don’t need the six-hour road trip to get to know the city — instead, let these regiomontano artists take you there.
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Those $6 coffee runs add up, but you can always listen to this playlist for free.
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