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On the Road Again: A Reflection on the Impact of Music on Roadtrips
On the Road Again: A Reflection on the Impact of Music on Roadtrips

Long car rides may seem like a snooze fest when embarking on a road trip, but the music we play to keep us entertained can actually be a meaningful part of the journey.

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Kasey ClarkeAugust 29, 2019kasey clarke
Album Review: Taylor Swift Embraces The Light On 'Lover'
Album Review: Taylor Swift Embraces The Light On 'Lover'

With her sixth studio album, Lover, Taylor Swift follows through on her written promise of “a celebration of love, in all its complexity, coziness, and chaos.” It’s also the best she’s been in years.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXAugust 29, 2019taylor swift, annie lyons
Photo Story: Graham Reynolds at the Dive Bar and Lounge
Photo Story: Graham Reynolds at the Dive Bar and Lounge

Graham Reynolds performed at the Dive Bar and Lounge in Austin on August 19. If you missed the show, check out some moments below.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXAugust 28, 2019
Photo Story: Sounds of Pride
Photo Story: Sounds of Pride

Austin Pride wouldn’t be complete without parades, rainbows galore, and of course, music. Check out some highlights from the festival below.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXAugust 27, 2019
The Music of the Stranger Things Cast
The Music of the Stranger Things Cast

While the “Stranger Things” cast may play our favorite group of misfits on-screen, many of them are also budding musicians off-screen. Here’s how their on-screen characters might feel about that.

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Afterglow ATXAugust 26, 2019
Best of Mahogany Sessions
Best of Mahogany Sessions

Mahogany Sessions delivers beautifully produced videos of emerging artists multiple times a week. Here are a few of our favorites.

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Afterglow ATXAugust 22, 2019kasey clarke
Interview: No Limit for Hannah V
Interview: No Limit for Hannah V

As a former session keyboard player for Rihanna, Jessie J, and Jason Derulo, Hannah V has seen it all. Afterglow sat down with her to talk about songwriting, her new EP, and finding success in the industry.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXAugust 21, 2019
Sensual Sensations: A Hundred Years’ Worth of Sex Music
Sensual Sensations: A Hundred Years’ Worth of Sex Music

Music: you cook to it, clean to it, shower to it, and, well… other things. Here’s a century’s worth of music to vibe to and more.

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Afterglow ATXAugust 21, 2019
Drake: He’s Officially Too Far Gone
Drake: He’s Officially Too Far Gone

The international superstar who used to be everybody’s favorite sad boy has traded his emotional raps for radio money-grabbers.

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Afterglow ATXAugust 19, 2019
The Soundtrack of “Euphoria”: Building a World Through Music
The Soundtrack of “Euphoria”: Building a World Through Music

The buzz about HBO’s wild new show “Euphoria” is not unwarranted. While there are many reasons for its praise, the project takes complete advantage of music as a tool to enhance the storytelling of teenage life in the modern age.

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Laiken NeumannAugust 16, 2019laiken neumann
Wine and Cheese: Banks and K.Flay
Wine and Cheese: Banks and K.Flay

Banks and K.Flay express their reactions to the world around them in unique but complementary styles, converging around discussions of sexuality.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXAugust 14, 2019
Album Review: Gaining Perspective with Bon Iver
Album Review: Gaining Perspective with Bon Iver

Bon Iver predicts an early autumn with the release of their fourth installment, i,i.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXAugust 13, 2019
How Lizzo’s Changing Our Views of Concert Band
How Lizzo’s Changing Our Views of Concert Band

In a country with a flawed view of marching band fanatics and a dwindling devotion to music in public school curriculums, we need artists like Lizzo more than ever.

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Afterglow ATXAugust 12, 2019
Album Review: No One is Immune to Clairo’s 'Immunity'
Album Review: No One is Immune to Clairo’s 'Immunity'

Departing from the lo-fi production of her earlier tracks, Clairo reflects on her past and its influence on her present on her debut full-length album, Immunity.

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REVIEWSLaiken NeumannAugust 5, 2019laiken neumann
Album Review: YBN Cordae is the Rap Game Mediator
Album Review: YBN Cordae is the Rap Game Mediator

YBN Cordae attempts to defy expectations and carve out a path for his rap career with his soulful debut, The Lost Boy.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXAugust 1, 2019
Photo Story: Hot Summer Nights
Photo Story: Hot Summer Nights

Mélat, Torino Black, TC Superstar, and Mobley joined forces for the Hot Summer Nights concert series on July 26 at Mohawk Austin.

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Photo StoryAfterglow ATXJuly 29, 2019
How New Voices are Pushing the Yeehaw Agenda
How New Voices are Pushing the Yeehaw Agenda

Unexpected voices have been pushing the boundaries of country music lately. Breakout stars like Kacey Musgraves and Lil Nas X may be ushering in a new era of country music.

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Afterglow ATXJuly 29, 2019kasey clarke
Playlist: Leos, Rise!
Playlist: Leos, Rise!

During Leo season, we all prosper.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXJuly 26, 2019zodiac
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