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Playlist: Aquarius, Enter Your Villain Era
Playlist: Aquarius, Enter Your Villain Era

Attention, all water-bearers: Get ready for a villainous rebrand.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXFebruary 8, 2023aquarius, playlist, C.S. Harper, zodiac2023
2023 Grammy Awards Predictions
2023 Grammy Awards Predictions

Afterglow predicts who will win, who should win, and who was robbed entirely at the upcoming 65th Grammy Awards.

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Afterglow ATXFebruary 5, 2023grammys, 65th grammys, 2023 grammys
Concert Recap: Noah Kahan at Emo’s Austin
Concert Recap: Noah Kahan at Emo’s Austin

Indie-folk artist Noah Kahan played a sold out show at Emo’s on January 28 touring his most recent album, Stick Season, with support from Jack Van Cleaf.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 3, 2023carolyn parmer, natalie anspach, folk, concert photography
Interview: Blastoff with Dexter and the Moonrocks
Interview: Blastoff with Dexter and the Moonrocks

The “Western space grunge” band sat down with Afterglow to talk about “Dexter’s Laboratory,” beer showers, and their upcoming single, “Space Invader.”

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXFebruary 3, 2023C.S. Harper, interview, dexter and the moonrocks
Artist Spotlights: 4 Queer Femme Indie Artists to Support for Black History Month
Artist Spotlights: 4 Queer Femme Indie Artists to Support for Black History Month

In honor of Black History month, we compiled a list of Black queer artists to support now and always.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXFebruary 1, 2023C.S. Harper, black history month, artist spotlights, siena liggins, jaye naima, myst milano., dizzy fae, backxwash
Concert Review: Pleasure Venom at Waterloo Records
Concert Review: Pleasure Venom at Waterloo Records

The rising Austin band brought Southern grit and punk-rock sludge to the Waterloo stage on January 20, 2023.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJanuary 26, 2023C.S. Harper, pleasure venom, concert coverage, concert review
Concert Recap: Night Cap at Continental Club
Concert Recap: Night Cap at Continental Club

The multi-genre indie upcomer Night Cap played to a packed audience at Continental Club on Jan. 21.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJanuary 26, 2023carolyn parmer, continental club, concert photography
Video: Isaiah Flowers at The Ballroom
Video: Isaiah Flowers at The Ballroom

Taking the long haul from South Texas, Isaiah Flowers joins Afterglow for his first ever in-person interview! We dive deep into his mind to uncover where he gets inspiration for his visuals, the process of overcoming stage fright, and how he created a mini playlist of songs that he has on repeat!

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXJanuary 19, 2023interview, autumn palacio, the ballroom
Release Radar: December 2022
Release Radar: December 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.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXJanuary 13, 2023nico grayson, adam cherian, hasina shah, janie bickerton, maci jean, avirat thakor, anjali krishna, james navarro
Playlist: ‘90s Woman-Led R&B Throwbacks
Playlist: ‘90s Woman-Led R&B Throwbacks

For when it’s “just one of dem days.”

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXJanuary 11, 2023playlist, r&b, krista mcleod, C.S. Harper
Concert Review: Soccer Mommy and TOPS at Emo’s
Concert Review: Soccer Mommy and TOPS at Emo’s

With support from TOPS, Soccer Mommy brought her “Touring, Forever” show to Emo’s on December 16, 2022.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJanuary 5, 2023C.S. Hayter, Soccer Mommy, TOPS, concert review, C.S. Harper
Cover Story: Bridgers Waits for the “Day After Tomorrow”
Cover Story: Bridgers Waits for the “Day After Tomorrow”

In a classic tale of wintertime, Phoebe Bridgers covers Tom Waits’ war protest song from a very different perspective.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXDecember 30, 2022anjali krishna, cover story, phoebe bridgers, tom waits
Everybody’s Gay: How Lizzo Champions Pride
Everybody’s Gay: How Lizzo Champions Pride

With joyful hits that celebrate self-love and acceptance, Lizzo isn’t afraid to champion pride all year round.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 30, 2022hasina shah, sophie beasley, lizzo, pride, lgbtq
Aural History: From Kassia to Gabriela Lena Frank, Female Composers Have Shaped Music All Along
Aural History: From Kassia to Gabriela Lena Frank, Female Composers Have Shaped Music All Along

Women have been writing music since the Byzantine Empire, yet they lack significant recognition for their contributions. Whether two millennia ago or today, female classical composers deserve space in the music world.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXDecember 29, 2022gracie warhurst, women empowerment, women artists
Bad Religion: Florence + The Machine Celebrates Self-Destiny in “Dance Fever”
Bad Religion: Florence + The Machine Celebrates Self-Destiny in “Dance Fever”

From medieval dancing plagues to daffodils, Florence + The Machine’s 2022 album Dance Fever takes listeners on a reflective, self-realizing journey through Christian imagery.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXDecember 29, 2022janie bickerton, florence, bad religion
Playlist: Take Me Back to the Waves
Playlist: Take Me Back to the Waves

As winter settles in, here’s a playlist to remind you of the beauty and grace of the ocean.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXDecember 29, 2022natalie weinberg
Album Review: SZA’s 15 Best Songs From ‘SOS’
Album Review: SZA’s 15 Best Songs From ‘SOS’

Not sure where to start with SZA’s latest 23-track record? Afterglow has you covered with a review of its most noteworthy songs.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXDecember 28, 2022adam cherian, isabel alvarez, arundhati ghosh, katie karp, janie bickerton, C.S. Harper
Album Anniversaries: The 55th Anniversary of 'Songs of Leonard Cohen'
Album Anniversaries: The 55th Anniversary of 'Songs of Leonard Cohen'

Leonard Cohen’s debut album Songs of Leonard Cohen is a wonderful intertwining of his poetic talent and music. 55 years after being released, this album is a reminder of the human longing and desire to love.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXDecember 27, 2022natalie weinberg, leonard cohen, album anniversaries
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