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Concert Recap: Bose x NME C23 and Dr. Martens Showcases at SXSW
Concert Recap: Bose x NME C23 and Dr. Martens Showcases at SXSW

JVKE, Genesis Owusu, Enumclaw, and Dream Wife brought their pop hits and rock spunk to SXSW on Thursday, March 16 for the Bose x NME C23 showcase and Friday, March 17 for the Dr. Martens showcase.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 23, 2023sxsw, concert photography, carolyn parmer
Concert Recap: Afterglow SXSW Showcase at The Ballroom
Concert Recap: Afterglow SXSW Showcase at The Ballroom

A stacked lineup of artists performed at the Afterglow x Happen Twice x Ocean Wagon Collective SXSW Showcase at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse on March 15.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 21, 2023afterglow at sxsw, thomas cruz, natalie anspach, concert photography, the ballroom
Wine and Cheese: Lizzy McAlpine and Conan Gray
Wine and Cheese: Lizzy McAlpine and Conan Gray

From hopeless fantasies to chronic obsessions, Lizzy McAlpine and Conan Gray’s shared penchant for creating tearjerkers make them the perfect pair on any in-your-feelings playlist.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXMarch 20, 2023janie bickerton
Concert Recap: SZA at The Moody Center
Concert Recap: SZA at The Moody Center

On March 9, SZA took the stage at The Moody Center with opener Omar Apollo.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 16, 2023amelia tapia, sza, omar apollo, concert photography
Industry Insights: Somebody Pass the Shrooms — Psychedelics and Rock and Roll in the 1960s
Industry Insights: Somebody Pass the Shrooms — Psychedelics and Rock and Roll in the 1960s

Electrifying hippie counterculture of peace, love, liberation, and bacchanalian revelries defined the 1960s musical landscape. Behind it all? The overarching influence of psychedelic drugs.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXMarch 15, 2023kaileen rooks, industry insights, 1960s
Ballad Breakdown: Jefferson Airplane’s ‘White Rabbit’ Draws Literary Inspiration to Create a Sonic Acid-Trip
Ballad Breakdown: Jefferson Airplane’s ‘White Rabbit’ Draws Literary Inspiration to Create a Sonic Acid-Trip

The pop-rock band drew inspiration from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” with recurring themes of the freethinking movement, love, peace, drugs, and even education – each are cleverly displayed in the riddle-like lyricism.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMarch 15, 2023grace xu, jencie tomasek, white rabbit, ballad breakdown, jefferson airplace
Album Review: Kali Uchis Explores The Cycle of Love in Red Moon in Venus
Album Review: Kali Uchis Explores The Cycle of Love in Red Moon in Venus

In her third studio album, Kali Uchis invites us into her femme fantasy world of love, lust, and heartache through her romantic lyricism packed with Colombian influences and angelic vocals. 

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 14, 2023olivia abercrombie, kali uchis, album review
Concert Recap: The Beths at Scoot Inn
Concert Recap: The Beths at Scoot Inn

New Zealand indie-rock band The Beths performed at Scoot Inn on March 10 during their North American tour with opener Sidney Gish.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 14, 2023wayne lim, concert photography, Scoot Inn, the beths
Concert Recap: Arlie at 3TEN at ACL Live
Concert Recap: Arlie at 3TEN at ACL Live

Arlie, joined by The Sewing Club and Whitehall, performed at 3TEN at ACL Live on March 8.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 13, 2023amelia tapia, arlie, acl live, concert photography
Album Review: Gracie Abrams Bids ‘Good Riddance’ in a Raw, Confessional Debut
Album Review: Gracie Abrams Bids ‘Good Riddance’ in a Raw, Confessional Debut

Gracie Abrams struggles to achieve sonic individuality amongst other “sad girl” indie artists, but as she bares her soul track after track in her debut breakup album, heartbreak is painfully palpable.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 13, 2023wayne lim, album review, pop, sad girl indie
Playlist: Sorry Tiktok, Wednesday Addams is Not Listening to Lady Gaga
Playlist: Sorry Tiktok, Wednesday Addams is Not Listening to Lady Gaga

The music of hit Netflix series “Wednesday” reflects the goth Latina’s multicultural identity. From Italian opera to Mexican rancheras, here’s a collection of songs from and inspired by the series that highlights the character’s diverse musical influences.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMarch 13, 2023mar carmona
Cover Story: Maggie Rogers Ditches the Old Taylor’s Twang in Her Cover of "Tim McGraw"
Cover Story: Maggie Rogers Ditches the Old Taylor’s Twang in Her Cover of "Tim McGraw"

Maggie Rogers offers another look into young heartbreak through her impassioned vocals and wistful, glimmering indie sound in her rendition of Taylor Swift’s debut single, “Tim McGraw.”

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMarch 13, 2023janie bickerton
Concert Recap: Adam Melchor at Scoot Inn
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. 

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 12, 2023adam melchor, indie music, concert photography, shefali rao
Concert Recap: dvsn at Stubb’s
Concert Recap: dvsn at Stubb’s

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

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 9, 2023elina carrasco, dvsn, r&b, concert photography
Concert Review: PUP at Stubb’s
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.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMarch 9, 2023audrey vieira, amelia tapia, punk
Concert Recap: Pup and Joyce Manor at Stubb’s Austin
Concert Recap: Pup and Joyce Manor at Stubb’s Austin

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

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMarch 8, 2023amelia tapia
The Feminine Musique: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Neoclassical Woman Scorned
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.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXMarch 8, 2023C.S. Harper, the feminine musique
Mini Mic Moment: Whitney Houston
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.

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MultimediaAfterglow ATXMarch 8, 2023kourtney chumbley, black artists
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