The local indie-rock quartet sat down with Afterglow to discuss the band’s rapid trajectory, reminisce on their backyard performances, and contemplate the group’s future beyond their college careers.
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The genre-bending musician detailedly unveils her songwriting process and the struggles of breaking out in today’s social media-driven music scene while maintaining a positive outlook.
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In a rapidly growing digital world, live music events incorporate technology to improve access and presence for concerts, with digital tools serving as an enhancer rather than a replacement for live performances.
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Indonesian trio Grrrl Gang makes its in-person South by Southwest debut with a guitar-driven punk-rock sound straight from Yogyakarta.
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The anthemic indie-rock band let audiences in on their dirty little secret during their headlining performance at South by Southwest’s 2026 Music Opening Party, hosted by Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater on March 12.
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The Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival stormed Austin’s Auditorium Shores once again for a weekend of lively performances, cementing itself as a new addition to the city’s festival scene.
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The real band from the fictionalized show “The Runarounds” sat down with Afterglow to discuss its meteoric rise and musical approach before its Austin festival debut.
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The Austin festival spotlights an array of fresh sounds and artists from its southern neighbor.
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Live up to the full potential of your Sips & Sounds weekend by catching these early acts on March 13 & 14 at Auditorium Shores.
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The Afterglow staff has come together to curate our favorite 2025 albums, which had us dancing to mesmerizing production, crying to powerhouse vocals, contemplating the most introspective of lyrics, and everything in between.
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English rapper Little Simz effortlessly infused creative energy into her dynamic setlist at the ‘Lotus’ tour on Nov. 11.
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Australian psychedelic-pop artist Tame Impala took the Moody Center stage for his ‘Deadbeat’ tour on Nov. 6, delivering an unforgettable show filled with vibrant lighting and raw vulnerability.
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Spanish rapper C. Tangana’s Tiny Desk Home Concert effortlessly evokes the Hispanic concept of the “sobremesa,” symbolizing the unity and familiarity embedded in the aftermath of a shared meal.
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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 Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting Hispanic artists with glowing releases in October.
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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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