Two years after we last interviewed them, Afterglow had the chance to speak with the mermaid punk rockers at The Far Out Lounge before their empowering SXSW set on March 19.
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Girl in Red and opener Holly Humberstone put on an electric sold-out show at Emo’s Austin on March 31.
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What happens when a one hit wonder resurfaces 19 years after its release? The most iconic meme of all time.
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This pop-indulgent playlist is here to remind you who really runs the world. Girls.
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Many often ridicule the “Nice Guy” phenomenon, but entitled attitudes toward women aren’t uncommon in music. TV Girl’s “Louise” and “Hate Yourself” are great examples, with lyrics that villainize women who won’t give them the time of day.
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The short-lived — yet still thoroughly pioneering — Tropicália movement of the 1960s challenged Brazil’s military dictatorship through carefully-cultivated music rooted in defiance and eagerness for change.
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Missing SXSW? Relive the Music Festival with four artists who brought a blend of electronic and alternative pop to the Live Music Capital on March 14.
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“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to witness.”
At the core of “Dune” is an atmosphere of mystery, and the score behind Denis Villeneuve’s latest adaptation helps the film translate this sense of ambiguity not simply into a visual experience, but into a sweeping sonic landscape.
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Though his hit song “I Put A Spell On You” propelled him to legendary status, Screamin' Jay Hawkins' goth rock remains a mystery for the many who have never heard his name.
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For those situations where you aren’t dating but you aren’t entirely single. Exclusive? Feelings for each other? Don’t even get us started.
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Ocean Wagon Collective hosted its inaugural SXSW showcase alongside PorchFire Records and Afterglow ATX at the Ballroom on March 16. The event featured local gems and out-of-state darlings for a fun-filled night of 10 live acts.
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Techno music and pulsing beats are central to most nightclubs, however, Austin hosts a variety of dance venues that explore many other genres to suit your tastes.
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Calling all bookworms and hopeless romantics! Revisit some of the most swoon-worthy book couples with this playlist full of love, longing, and just a little angst.
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Ocean Wagon Collective hosted its inaugural SXSW showcase alongside PorchFire Records and Afterglow ATX at the Ballroom on March 16. The event featured local gems and out-of-state darlings for a fun-filled night of 10 live acts.
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Gang of Youths’ latest album, ‘angel in realtime.,’ tells stories of life, death, and love as frontman David Le’aupepe navigates the puzzle pieces his father left him.
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Cupcakke is a rising star in the underground female rap scene. With her 2015 breakout hit, “Deepthroat” cementing her status as the queen of explicit bars, Cupcakke continues to show her genius by being tasteful in the most tasteless way possible.
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Music and sports go hand in hand, but in baseball, a player's entire persona is defined by one thing: their walk-up song.
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The hit-making, boundary-pushing pop star’s been on the rise for the last 10 years. After helping to push her genre forward, she brings her major-label last hurrah.
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