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Cover Story: The Dual Form of Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again” in “The Last of Us”
Cover Story: The Dual Form of Depeche Mode’s “Never Let Me Down Again” in “The Last of Us”

Pandemic, military regime, bloodthirst — oh my! Beyond the surface of HBO’s post-apocalyptic drama “The Last of Us” lies a nuanced found-family relationship between two lost souls, soundtracked by both the original and a cover of “Never Let Me Down Again.”

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXAugust 28, 2023depeche mode, the last of us, jessica mazin, janie bickerton, cover story
Concert Review: Young The Giant at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Concert Review: Young The Giant at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Young the Giant performed alongside Milky Chance and Rosa Linn at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater on July 28. In a stunning display of visuals, they demonstrated the illustrious nature of their new album, American Bollywood.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXAugust 11, 2023concert coverage, concert review, young the giant, rachel joy thomas, natalie anspach
Concert Recap: Greta Van Fleet at Dickies Arena
Concert Recap: Greta Van Fleet at Dickies Arena

Greta Van Fleet brought the “Starcatcher” Tour to Fort Worth on July 27, 2023.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXAugust 1, 2023greta van fleet, elina carrasco, concert photography
Concert Recap: Young the Giant at Germania Insurance Amphitheater
Concert Recap: Young the Giant at Germania Insurance Amphitheater

Alternative rock band Young the Giant performed at Germania Insurance Amphitheater on July 28 with support from Milky Chance and Rosa Linn.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXAugust 1, 2023young the giant, natalie anspach, concert photography, germania ampitheater
Album Anniversaries: Mitski Updates LinkedIn Profile - ‘Retired from Sad, New Career in Business’
Album Anniversaries: Mitski Updates LinkedIn Profile - ‘Retired from Sad, New Career in Business’

On its 10th anniversary, Retired from Sad, New Career in Business and its central themes of self-discovery, maturity, and fear of the unknown are just as relevant as they were a decade ago.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXAugust 1, 2023sydney meier, mitski, album anniversaries
Concert Recap: Tears For Fears at Moody Center
Concert Recap: Tears For Fears at Moody Center

English new wave band Tears For Fears performed at the Moody Center on July 17 as part of their "The Tipping Point" tour with support from indie rockers Cold War Kids.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJuly 18, 2023wayne lim, tears for fears, concert photography, moody center
Concert Review: Louis Tomlinson at Moody Amphitheater
Concert Review: Louis Tomlinson at Moody Amphitheater

Louis Tomlinson brought his headlining “Faith in the Future” Tour to Moody Amphitheater on July 7. Throughout the night, Tomlinson brought heartfelt lyrics, upbeat anthems, and an infectious positive energy that truly gave the Austin crowd a night to remember.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJuly 17, 2023lauren stephens, louis tomlinson, concert photography, concert coverage, concert review
Album Review: Taylor Swift Lets Her Young Heart Speak for Itself in ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’
Album Review: Taylor Swift Lets Her Young Heart Speak for Itself in ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’

Coming out of the lavender haze of Midnights, Taylor Swift breathes new life into one of her oldest and most underrated records, Speak Now.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJuly 14, 2023isabel alvarez, taylor swift, album review, speak now, taylor's version, speak now taylor's version
Concert Recap: Wallice at Antone’s Nightclub
Concert Recap: Wallice at Antone’s Nightclub

Singer-songwriter Wallice performed at Antone’s Nightclub on July 11 during her headlining tour with support from indie rockers Nitefire.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJuly 14, 2023wayne lim, antones, concert photography, indie pop
Concert Recap: Louis Tomlinson at Moody Amphitheater
Concert Recap: Louis Tomlinson at Moody Amphitheater

On July 7th, Louis Tomlinson brought his "Faith in the Future" tour to Moody Amphitheater with opener The Snuts.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJuly 9, 2023lauren stephens, concert photography, louis tomlinson, moody amphitheater
Concert Recap: Mad Cool Festival Day 1
Concert Recap: Mad Cool Festival Day 1

King Princess and Mimi Webb entertained the crowds with their pop tunes at Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, Spain on July 6.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJuly 8, 2023carolyn parmer, spain, festival, concert photography
Concert Review: Oblivion Access Festival 2023
Concert Review: Oblivion Access Festival 2023

Openers Thor & Friends and Beak>, and headliners clipping. and Thou, performed packed shows on June 17.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJuly 5, 2023C.S. Harper
Concert Review: Weston Estate at The Echo Lounge
Concert Review: Weston Estate at The Echo Lounge

Hailing from North Carolina, five-piece Weston Estate took to a Dallas stage at The Echo Lounge on June 9.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJune 26, 2023arundhati ghosh, indie music, indie, dallas
Interview: Max Bennett Kelly Talks “Quit Your Day Job” and Opening Up to Collaboration
Interview: Max Bennett Kelly Talks “Quit Your Day Job” and Opening Up to Collaboration

The “Happy, Healthy, Well-Adjusted” singer sits down with Afterglow to talk about his personal motto, “Quit Your Day Job” and the scary parts of sharing your music with others.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXJune 21, 2023lauren stephens, indie
Concert Recap: Ax and the Hatchmen at The Ballroom
Concert Recap: Ax and the Hatchmen at The Ballroom

On June 15, Chicago-based band Ax and the Hatchetmen took the stage at The Ballroom with opener Trace of Lime.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJune 18, 2023amelia tapia, concert photography, the ballroom
Concert Recap: boygenius, Clairo, and Dijon at Re:SET Dallas
Concert Recap: boygenius, Clairo, and Dijon at Re:SET Dallas

Indie rock group boygenius headlined at Re:SET Dallas, along with Clairo and Dijon.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJune 11, 2023boygenius, indie, thomas cruz, concert photography, music festival
Concert Recap: Waterparks at Emo’s
Concert Recap: Waterparks at Emo’s

On June 7, Waterparks brought "The Property" Tour to Emo’s in Austin, Texas along with openers Hunny and Sophie Powers.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJune 10, 2023lauren stephens, waterparks, emo's austin, concert photography
Concert Recap: Lyn Lapid at 3TEN ACL Live
Concert Recap: Lyn Lapid at 3TEN ACL Live

Singer-songwriter Lyn Lapid performed at 3TEN ACL Live on June 5 during her headlining tour with support from Stephanie Poetri.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJune 7, 2023acl live, wayne lim, concert photography
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