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Let’s Talk About Sex: The Radical Sexual Politics of Early Women in Blues

In the early 20th century, women at the epoch of the blues revival challenged the constrictive dominant culture with their fearless willingness to discuss the sexual lives of Black people.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXApril 20, 2023kaileen rooks, let's talk about sex, blues

Concert Recap: Grayscale and Taylor Acorn at Come and Take It Live

Philadelphia native rock band Grayscale brings their spring tour to Come and Take it Live on April 12 with support from Taylor Acorn.

Interview: RMR Talks Returning to Music After 2 Years and Releasing a Hit Record Right Before the Pandemic

The “Dealer” singer sits down with Afterglow to talk about his new single, “Crazy,” and how his experience releasing music has evolved since his 2020 debut album.

InterviewsAfterglow ATXApril 19, 2023lauren stephens

Cover Story: The Beatles’ “Act Naturally” Adds a Rock Twist to a Country Classic

Replacing country twang with key elements of rock, The Beatles pay homage to the iconic Bakersfield sound of Buck Owens’ “Act Naturally” with a genre-bending country ballad gone rock.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXApril 17, 2023jencie tomasek, cover story

Media and Music: Musical Storytelling in “The Last of Us”

The live adaptation and video game versions of “The Last of Us” create a full, dynamic experience by revitalizing sound. Creating sentimentality, fear, and suspense, “The Last of Us” soundtrack perfectly encapsulates the story of Ellie and Joel.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXApril 17, 2023rachel joy thomas, media and music, video games, hbo

Release Radar: March 2023

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 Anniversary: 10 Years of Fall Out Boy’s Legendary ‘Save Rock and Roll’

Fall Out Boy’s first post-hiatus album defines a pivotal moment in their career and remains their most complex release yet.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXApril 12, 2023catalina perez, fall out boy, album anniversaries

Playlist: Love Your Plants

Whether you have golden pothos, snake plants, or other botanicals, here’s some music that will nourish your indoor garden.

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXApril 11, 2023maria luevanos, playlist, love your plants, jazz, caroline pastrano

Video: 23 Questions with Sadder Days

Afterglow multimedia staffer Campbell Williams chats with one-half of Sadder Days, guitarist Cameron Wesley, about music, dogs, next steps, and more.

MultimediaAfterglow ATXApril 10, 2023campbell williams, austin artists, austin-based, austin tx, austin

The Feminine Musique: Women in Mariachi are Changing the Narrative by Challenging Gender Norms

In a genre where sexism and machismo are common themes, women in the mariachi scene are putting a spin on tradition and breaking barriers amidst traditional male-led roles.

DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXApril 10, 2023catalina perez, grace xu, mariachi, the feminine musique

Video: West 22nd at 40 Acres Fest

Afterglow catches West 22nd after their win at battle of the bands at 40 Acres Fest.

MultimediaAfterglow ATXApril 10, 2023autumn palacio, amelia tapia, ut austin

Album Review: ‘So Much (For) Stardust’ is a Dark, Theatrical Return to Fall Out Boy’s Rock Roots

Reckoning with regret, isolation, and the apocalypse, Fall Out Boy sounds more united than ever on their first album in five years.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXApril 7, 2023audrey vieira, fall out boy, album review

Concert Recap: Houndmouth at Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall

Indie-rock band Houndmouth performs at the Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall in Fort Worth, Texas on April 1 with support from Abby Hamilton.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXApril 7, 2023natalie anspach, indie rock, concert photography

Video: Meet Xolo

Afterglow multimedia editor Autumn Palacio sits down with Xolo band members Xoe, Matt, and Elie for their first interview!

MultimediaAfterglow ATXApril 7, 2023angia le, autumn palacio

Concert Recap: Joshua Bassett at Emo’s

Joshua Bassett took the stage at Emo’s on April 4 with support from Lindsey Lomis and Jenna Raine. He electrified the audience with a vibrant stage presence and fan interactions.