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Canadian indie-pop band Valley played at Emo’s on May 13th with opener Aidan Bissett.

Bad Religion: The Spiritual Metamorphosis of UMI

Conscious creator UMI channels her spiritual practices in grounding Neo-soul melodies and calming, communal performances.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 16, 2023bad religion, umi, heather stewart

Concert Recap: redveil, D’Amari Harris, and femdot. at House of Blues Dallas

The rapper redveil performed at House of Blues Dallas for his Water 2 Fire tour with rappers D’Amari Harris and femdot.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 16, 2023thomas cruz, concert photography, dallas, rap

Concert Recap: The Beaches at Empire Control Room

On May 11, The Beaches played their first headline show in Austin at Empire Control Room with opener The Hails.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 16, 2023amelia tapia, concert photography, empire garage

5 Artists to Check Out Ahead of Oblivion Access Festival 2023

With Oblivion Access Festival just around the corner, Afterglow’s got you covered with five artists from the lineup to keep on your radar.

Concert Recap: Dylan at Mohawk

The pop-rock singer-songwriter belted ballads and sassy love songs to an enthusiastic crowd on May 10 with support from the indie-pop artist Abby Cates.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 14, 2023carolyn parmer, concert photography, mohawk

Concert Recap: Placebo at Stubb’s

After almost 20 years, British alternative rock band Placebo returned to Austin and played at Stubb’s on May 7.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 13, 2023concert photography, amelia tapia

Concert Recap: Lewis Capaldi at Moody Amphitheater

Alternative artist Lewis Capaldi played a sold out show at the Moody Amphitheater on May 10.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 13, 2023mackenzie coleman, concert photography

Concert Recap: Wild Child at Emo’s

Alternative band Wild Child performed at Emo’s on May 5.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 13, 2023amelia tapia, emo's austin, concert photography

Album Review: Indigo De Souza Opens the Floodgates of Emotion on Her Third Studio Album ‘All of This Will End’

Indigo De Souza is an artist known for her anguished indie-rock sound and blunt lyrics. Accepting the terms and conditions of life, De Souza laments about frustrations and beginnings on her new album, All of This Will End.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXMay 12, 2023rachel joy thomas, indie music, indie, indie rock

Concert Review: MUNA at Stubb’s

Life was so fun at MUNA’s night-long dance marathon at Stubb’s on April 26, 2023.

Bad Religion: Maggie Rogers and the Joy of Surrendering

Maggie Rogers creates a pseudo-religious experience for listeners through her most recent album, Surrender, twisting the negative connotation of surrendering yourself to an unknown force into an emotional release.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 9, 2023joy thomas, rachel joy thomas, maggie rogers, bad religion

Concert Recap: Sam MacPherson at Parish

Singer-songwriter Sam MacPherson captivated the audience with his vulnerable tunes with support from Mikey Ferrari on May 4.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 8, 2023carolyn parmer, concert photography, parish

Cover Story: The Marías Make a Relaxing Twist to Britney Spears’ Y2k, Bubblegum Pop Sound With Their Cover of “...Baby One More Time”

In a slower version of Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time,” The Marías set a melancholic tone.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 8, 2023maria luevanos, britney spears, cover story

Concert Recap: Goth Babe with Yoke Lore at Stubb’s

Alternative band Goth Babe performed at Stubb’s with opener Yoke Lore on April 29.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 8, 2023stubbs, amelia tapia, concert photography

Cover Story: Time Flies Yet “Landslide” Never Does

Time and music break down and blend together in Japanese House’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” revealing how the song remains classic in every form.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 8, 2023anjali krishna, cover story

Media and Music: How Girls Sonically Captures the Lifecycle of Friendship in “Beach House”

HBO’s “Girls” brings a painfully accurate soundtrack in every episode through its six-season run. Still, the season three episode “Beach House” stands out among the crowd with its millennial melodies.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 5, 2023sydney meier, media and music

Concert Recap: April Afterglow Session at Hole in the Wall

On April 29, Afterglow held its last show of the school year with bands Not Safe For Who, Elegy, and The Blow Up Dollz hitting the stage at The Hole in the Wall in Austin, Texas.

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