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Concert Recap: Adam Melchor at Scoot Inn

On March 4, indie artist Adam Melchor played his second Texas show date of the "Here Goes Nothing” Tour at Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 12, 2023adam melchor, indie music, concert photography, shefali rao

Concert Recap: dvsn at Stubb’s

R&B duo dvsn performed at Stubb’s on March 5.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 9, 2023elina carrasco, dvsn, r&b, concert photography

Concert Review: PUP at Stubb’s

Toronto punk band PUP played a sold-out show at Stubb’s on March 3, joined by co-headliner Joyce Manor and opener Pool Kids.

Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 9, 2023audrey vieira, amelia tapia, punk

Concert Recap: Pup and Joyce Manor at Stubb’s Austin

PUP, Joyce Manor, and Pool Kids performed at Stubb’s Austin on March 3.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 8, 2023amelia tapia

The Feminine Musique: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Neoclassical Woman Scorned

With powerhouse vocals and thunderous piano keys, these leading ladies of experimental music are unleashing their righteous wrath on the world.

DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXMarch 8, 2023C.S. Harper, the feminine musique

Mini Mic Moment: Whitney Houston

In this segment of mini mic moment, Kourtney covers a little of Whitney Houston’s career and struggle as a Black artist.

MultimediaAfterglow ATXMarch 8, 2023kourtney chumbley, black artists

Playlist: The J-1 Mixtape

Ever wondered what indie music from all around the world sounds like?

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 7, 2023wayne lim, playlist, mica galvez, micaela galvez

Album Anniversaries: 5 Years Later, Superorganism’s Eponymous Debut Remains A Psychedelic Soundscape of Modern Complexities

Sampling camera shutters, bubbling liquids, and crunchy apples, the experimental pop group’s self-titled debut remains an immersive time capsule of twenty-first-century sounds and issues, five years later.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMarch 6, 2023wayne lim, superorganism, album anniversaries

Playlist: Lucid Lullabies for Pisces

Gently drift into heavy sleep and calmly flow into your dream world this Pisces season.

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 6, 2023heather stewart, zodiac2023, zodiac, pisces

Album Review: Pierce the Veil on ‘The Jaws of Life’ and Stylistic Transformation

For their fifth studio album, Pierce the Veil explores a newly refined sound that masterfully showcases a range of influences from indie pop to 90s punk.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 3, 2023lyndsey segura, album review, pierce the veil, ptv

Playlist: Give Your Dog the Aux

While your dog may never get tired of your favorite playlist, they actually have their own music taste too.

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 3, 2023maria luevanos, give your dog the aux, playlist

Concert Recap: Andy Shauf at Scoot Inn

Canadian singer-songwriter Andy Shauf performed at Scoot Inn on February 25 on his North American tour for his latest album, Norm, with support from Katy Kirby.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 3, 2023wayne lim, indie music, concert photography

Media and Music: Time Traveling Through 1980s Music in “Donnie Darko”

What is the perfect landscape for a hypnotic, dream-infiltrating bunny named Frank, heralding the end of the world? An 80s gothic New Wave soundtrack.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMarch 2, 2023olivia abercrombie, donnie darko, media and music

Playlist: Songs for the Morning Debrief

Oftentimes, the best part of going out is coming back in, piecing together the full story of the night before. Sit on your kitchen counter, in your Twin XL beds, or a favorite brunch spot and get the details about last night. Here are some soothing and bright songs for the morning-after meetup with your friends.

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 1, 2023anjali krishna, playlist

Video: Afterglow Session at The Ballroom

Seth Celdrán, Tealwaves, and Hover performed at Afterglow's February session at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse on February 18.

MultimediaAfterglow ATXFebruary 28, 2023angia le, kourtney chumbley

Video: Jaye Naima Interview

Afterglow sits down with the bimbo rap icon herself, Jaye Naima to discuss her musical influences, love for cats, and how creating music has allowed her to express her true self.

MultimediaAfterglow ATXFebruary 28, 2023C.S. Harper, autumn palacio