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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 8, 2022arundhati ghosh, football, sports

Release Radar: September 2022

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.

Album Anniversaries: How ‘The Velvet Rope’ Remains Ahead of its Time 25 Years Later

With her sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope, global pop sensation Janet Jackson takes an extremely intimate look into the performer's life, with a groundbreaking work in more than just sound.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 7, 2022adam cherian, janet jackson, velvet rope

Concert Review: Sammy Rae & The Friends at Empire Control Room

Sammy Rae & The Friends opened their “If It All Goes South” 2022 tour at Empire Control Room on October 1, 2022.

Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 6, 2022audrey kendrick, jazz, concert review, concert

Interview: Magdalena Bay Brings Past Nostalgia Into The Future

The members of the experimental synth-pop duo discuss the new deluxe version of their album, tour life, and their current favorite throwback artists.

Interviews, Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 6, 2022interview, caroline pastrano, synth pop, amelia tapia

Album Review: Alex G Tries Hope for a Change on ‘God Save the Animals’

Alex G has built a career – and an avid fanbase – off of his subversive lyrics and often wavering vocals. On his latest record, he steps out of the muddled waters of Bandcamp and enters the studio for the first time. Maybe it’s the newfound access to high-tech equipment or maybe it’s the presence of a spiritual force, but, for one of the first times in his career, Alex G sounds optimistic.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 5, 2022grace robertson, alex g, album review, god save the animals

Concert Review: Genesis Owusu at Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Genesis Owusu captivated crowds during his unmatched performance at Germania Insurance Amphitheater on September 24, 2022.

Photo Recap: Swedish House Mafia with Special Guests Grimes, J. Worra at The Moody Center

Swedish House Mafia, Grimes, and J. Worra fill the Moody Center with electronic beats and strobe lights on August 25, 2022.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 3, 2022photo story, concert, concert photography, amelia tapia

Photo Recap: IDKHOW But They Found Me at Emo’s

Earlier this month, alternative band IDKHOW But They Found Me brought their “Welcome to Hellvetica” tour to Emo’s in Austin, Texas.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXSeptember 27, 2022photo story, concert, concert photography, lauren stephens

Album Review: 5 Seconds of Summer Traverse 10 Years of Emotion Over 64 Minutes on ‘5SOS5’

The once pop-punk casanovas — now steadily-settled sweethearts — continue refusing to shy away from addressing the inevitable forward movement of time. 5 Seconds of Summer puts out its most introspective, hopeful album as the band goes over the merry, mellow melancholy that accompanies aging’s natural progression.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXSeptember 27, 2022album review, arundhati ghosh, pop punk

Interview: She’s a Robot Talks Therapist Parents and Band Chemistry

Austin-based band She’s a Robot discusses the influence of their parents being therapists, their journey from surf rock to pop punk, and more. But one thing they’ll never reveal? The origin of their band name.

InterviewsAfterglow ATXSeptember 26, 2022grace robertson, she's a robot, interview

Album Review: Rina Sawayama’s ‘Hold The Girl’ Will Make You Cry in the Club

On her sophomore album, Rina Sawayama reaches out to her inner child, moving listeners simultaneously to tears and the dance floor.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXSeptember 23, 2022audrey vieira, rina sawayama, hold the girl

Photo Recap: Sueco, Lil Aaron, and KILLBOY at Antone’s Nightclub

Last Wednesday, rising star Sueco hit the stage at Antone’s with support from KILLBOY and Lil Aaron. This performance marked the third U.S. headlining performance for Sueco on his “It Was Fun While it Lasted” Tour.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXSeptember 22, 2022lauren stephens, photo story, concert

Album Anniversaries: Phoebe Bridgers’ Haunting, Hopeful ‘Stranger in the Alps,’ Five Years Later

One of the biggest singer-songwriters of the early 2020s released her first record five years ago, and it’s not as sad a record as one might think.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXSeptember 22, 2022felix kalvesmaki, phoebe bridgers, album anniversaries

Album Anniversaries: Even in the 25th Anniversary of Oasis’s ‘Be Here Now,’ the ‘Here’ Matters

25 years later, a consensus is growing that Oasis’s third album, Be Here Now, was too harshly criticized on its initial release. Was Be Here Now a good album that was unfairly maligned, or was its criticism well-deserved? Could it have been both?

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXSeptember 21, 2022wonjune lee, oasis