When We Were Young is organized by Live Nation, the same promoter behind the deadly Astroworld fest. But Live Nation is more than a promoter — it is a growing monopoly over most of the live music industry.
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The Austin Music Industry Awards made its return on Feb. 27 to celebrate some of the biggest names in the local music scene. Relive the excitement with these highlights before catching the second half of the award show at Emo’s on March 8 at 8 p.m.
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After attracting worldwide acclaim for its whimsical score, “Euphoria”’s music continues to dazzle audiences in its second season, this time with more throwback hits and retro sounds.
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Transfigure a mix of “confused and sad and horny” emotions any way you like — you still won’t be able to replicate SASAMI’s everywhere-at-once take on a metal sophomore showing.
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In the '90s, public-access television show “rAw TiMe” generated a cult following. Where did it go, and what legacy did it leave behind?
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Can they be ridiculous sometimes? Sure, but Japanese animation wouldn’t be the same without the excessive positivity of its opening music. It’s nice to walk around with a bit of cheesy optimism sometimes.
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It’s the album which set an entire genre in motion, and though the duo have grown and evolved since, the band never forgot its blackened roots.
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This record bridges the gap between Smith’s indie-folk bedroom records and his grander early ’00s productions, establishing him as a lyrical and melodic tour de force.
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Using spacious beats and slippery vocals as a canvas for introspection, Young & Sick wanders through an increasingly optimistic universe, guided by art and expression.
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Mitski returns to the music scene with a melodramatic yet danceable reflection on being her own ticking time bomb with odds already stacked against her.
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The sound of the future is rooted in the pop punk of the past.
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William Miller may be “too sweet” for rock and roll, but the ”Almost Famous” soundtrack definitely isn’t.
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Another iteration of the age-old tale of failed love, this time backed by a slew of hipsters.
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Indie folk duo Briscoe headlined at the Ballroom on Jan. 22.
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Tired of lovesick couples smothering you with their bliss on Valentine’s Day? Celebrate Galentine’s Day instead with some of your best friends — and Megan Thee Stallion.
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Opening act Sun Room pumped up the crowd with their rock-inspired indie songs before pop soloist Louis Tomlinson sang his heart out on Feb. 2.
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At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left an impression on our ears.
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What better way to kick off the year than a night full of live music? Catch up on January’s show at The Ballroom with Redbud, Stunts, and Baby in the 90s.
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