In 2021, Myanmar indie-rock band Side Effect immigrated to Austin, leaving behind their tyrannical civil war-torn roots. Frontman Darko C is using the most of his newfound liberation to establish a footing in the live music capital of the world and bring awareness to the conditions of his hometown.
Read MoreGuitarist Steve of PUP talks self-deprecation, the business of music, and the band’s upcoming show at Stubb’s on March 3.
Read MoreBeing the first band signed to Verswire — a label backed in part by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus — is no small feat, and neither was sitting down to ask the newest darlings of grunge and pop punk, Beauty School Dropout, about where they’ve been, where they’re at, and where they’re going.
Read MoreThe self-described “swaggy, sticky, and authentic” five-piece band sat down with Afterglow to talk drunken recording sessions, their love of Deftones, and their anticipated upcoming single, “Bryn.”
Read MoreThe “Western space grunge” band sat down with Afterglow to talk about “Dexter’s Laboratory,” beer showers, and their upcoming single, “Space Invader.”
Read MoreKat Moss, lead vocalist of Scowl, talks taking on the patriarchy and the power of feminine rage.
Read MoreGet Real Promotions founder, Felipe Lopez-Navarro, sits down with Afterglow to discuss upcoming shows and his vision for the future of the Texas hardcore scene.
Read MoreUT English Professor Elizabeth Scala is the mastermind behind the Taylor Swift English class that made headlines (arguably the first of its kind). Afterglow sat down with Scala to talk Taylor and The Story of Her Class.
Read MoreIn light of Scorpio season, Afterglow revisits an interview with a proud Scorpion.
Read MoreThe Central Texas based band speaks on their upcoming album, their DIY punk-rock origins, and what it takes to make a name for themselves in Austin’s over-saturated indie music scene.
Read MoreThe members of Maddie and the Deadnames discuss what it’s like to be pioneers in their local music scene and their passion for LGBTQ+ activism. At the various venues that Maddie and the Deadnames frequents, justice, and mosh-pits meld.
Read MoreSammy Rae & The Friends’ eponymous frontwoman discusses the family she’s built, the fun they have jammin’ out together, and what the future holds for them with their upcoming tour and festival circuit shows.
Read MoreThe members of the experimental synth-pop duo discuss the new deluxe version of their album, tour life, and their current favorite throwback artists.
Read MoreAustin-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.
Read MoreCalifornia hardcore band Outta Pocket sits down with Afterglow to discuss musical influences, starting a band amidst a pandemic, and a creative process fueled by raw emotion.
Read MoreAfter witnessing the headliner of last month’s hip-hop show dominate Mohawk with smooth beats, quick and melodic rhymes, as well as amazing support from collaborators, Afterglow was eager to hear more from BlackLight.
Read MoreThe UT senior ditches her Miley Cyrus days of co-writing with her dad for Hannah Montana levels of stardom.
Read MoreWith a down-to-earth and exploratory life philosophy that translates into his music, Afterglow walked away from Robot Sunrise’s first solo South by Southwest set feeling the glow.
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