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Concert Review: Nick Cave at ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Concert Review: Nick Cave at ACL Live at the Moody Theater

Nick Cave stopped in Austin for his North American solo tour and delivered a raw performance full of fervent piano arrangements and emotional vocals on October 23, 2023.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 1, 2023elina carrasco, miranda garza
Ballad Breakdown: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Get Whimsically Existential on "Am I in Heaven?"
Ballad Breakdown: King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Get Whimsically Existential on "Am I in Heaven?"

With an imperial cyborg and criticisms of how we treat the planet, “Am I in Heaven?” is a perfect introduction to the “Gizzverse” and highlights the fun that musicians can have singing about the world around them.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 31, 2023charlotte keene, king gizzard and the lizard wizard, am i in heaven, ballad breakdown, gizzverse, kgatlw, king gizzard
Concert Review: Aidan Bissett Rocks Out in a Cardigan and a Crop Top at 3TEN
Concert Review: Aidan Bissett Rocks Out in a Cardigan and a Crop Top at 3TEN

With support from Anna Shoemaker, indie dream boy Aidan Bissett found his inner rockstar this past Tuesday at 3Ten Austin City Limits.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 31, 2023william beachum, carolyn parmer, indie pop
Concert Review: Gary Clark Jr. at Hogg Memorial Auditorium
Concert Review: Gary Clark Jr. at Hogg Memorial Auditorium

Austin native Gary Clark Jr. set the bar high after headlining the first concert in the newly-renovated Hogg Memorial Auditorium on October 27.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 28, 2023sophia guild, concert review, gary clark jr., ut austin, concert coverage
Bewitched Playlist: “The Craft” and Whimisgoth
Bewitched Playlist: “The Craft” and Whimisgoth

Amplify your seance with these gothic, brooding tunes. ‘Tis the season of the witch, after all.

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ANALYSIS, PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 27, 2023grace risinger, playlist, the craft
Artist Spotlights: 5 Austin-Based Garage Punk Bands You Need To Be Listening To
Artist Spotlights: 5 Austin-Based Garage Punk Bands You Need To Be Listening To

Let’s get grunge, cowboys! Get your black boots on and liberty spikes styled to check out these rising punk-rock artists hailing from the live music capital of the world.

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXOctober 25, 2023catalina perez, artist spotlights, austin
Cover Story: Gabrielle Aplin Finds a Haunting Simplicity in Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Otherworldly “The Power of Love”
Cover Story: Gabrielle Aplin Finds a Haunting Simplicity in Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s Otherworldly “The Power of Love”

A song that rivals Romeo and Juliet’s once in a lifetime love, “The Power of Love” has been explored by different genres and artists over the years. Here are two versions that stand the test of time.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 25, 2023jencie tomasek, gabrielle aplin, frankie goes to hollywood, the power of love, cover story
Wine and Cheese: Noah Kahan and Phoebe Bridgers
Wine and Cheese: Noah Kahan and Phoebe Bridgers

With heart-wrenching lyrics, acoustic guitar, and a dash of existential dread, Noah Kahan and Phoebe Bridgers are there to soundtrack your deepest despairs.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXOctober 24, 2023claire hookstra, noah kahan, phoebe bridgers, Wine and Cheese
Media and Music: Swift Loses “Someone Great” in “Death By A Thousand Cuts”
Media and Music: Swift Loses “Someone Great” in “Death By A Thousand Cuts”

Inspired by the 2019 film “Someone Great,” Taylor Swift wrote “Death By A Thousand Cuts.” Both pieces explore what happens when “great love” ends — not in one final night or goodbye, but in a thousand terrifying moments.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 24, 2023media and music, anjali krishna, taylor swift, someone great
Album Review: CMAT Rids Her Heart from Agonizingly ‘Crazymad’ Love
Album Review: CMAT Rids Her Heart from Agonizingly ‘Crazymad’ Love

Eccentric Irish cowgirl CMAT lets her past demons run free and throw a heartbroken hoedown in her sophomore album, Crazymad, For Me.

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REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 23, 2023isabel alvarez, cmat, crazymadlove, album review
Morning Misses: The Top 5 Acts We Think you Shouldn’t Have Missed on Weekend 2 of ACL
Morning Misses: The Top 5 Acts We Think you Shouldn’t Have Missed on Weekend 2 of ACL

Weekend two of Austin City Limits music festival had a packed early afternoon schedule. Featuring those from Austin, the U.K., and more, these are the top acts we hope you didn’t miss.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 20, 2023adam cherian, indie, austin, acl 2023, austin city limits
Concert Recap: Aidan Bissett at 3TEN ACL Live
Concert Recap: Aidan Bissett at 3TEN ACL Live

On his first stop in Texas for his Supernova tour, alternative-pop singer Aidan Bissett energized 3TEN ACL Live.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 20, 2023carolyn parmer, acl live, concert photography
Interview: Small Talk with Nemegata at ACL Weekend 2
Interview: Small Talk with Nemegata at ACL Weekend 2

Austin-based Cumbia magicians Nemegata played an enchanting set at the IHG stage this Saturday during ACL. The short and sweet conversation was an insightful look at a promising new band.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXOctober 18, 2023nemegata, acl 2023, austin city limits, acl festival, latinx, austin artists, interview, adam cherian, victor-andres cruz, cesar valencia, fabian rincon
Concert Review: Amaarae at ACL Weekend 2 Saturday
Concert Review: Amaarae at ACL Weekend 2 Saturday

Energetic R&B/Afrobeats fusionist Amaarae brought an eclectic mix of styles and an electrifying performance to ACL’s IHG stage.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 16, 2023arundhati ghosh, amaarae, acl 2023, acl, concert review, concert coverage
Playlist: Heavy Metal Women
Playlist: Heavy Metal Women

Dominated by men since its inception, the heavy music realm has made significant strides towards diversity, but still upholds a fundamental gender disparity. Flexing a versatile vocal range and eclectic musical sensibility, here are some of the most influential femme-fronted acts in heavy music today.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXOctober 16, 2023lyndsey segura, heavy metal, playlist, women
Concert Recap: ACL Weekend 2 Sunday
Concert Recap: ACL Weekend 2 Sunday

International acts Suki Waterhouse, Niall Horan, Hozier, and Mumford & Sons closed out the festival with dynamic, soulful sets.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 16, 2023acl 2023, carolyn parmer, concert photography
Bad Religion: Ezra Furman’s Sonic Tapestry of Judaism and Queer Realness in ‘Transangelic Exodus’
Bad Religion: Ezra Furman’s Sonic Tapestry of Judaism and Queer Realness in ‘Transangelic Exodus’

Ezra Furman takes the listener on a journey of biblical proportions with angels and self-discovery. A spin on the classic American road trip, Transangelic Exodus, chronicles Furman’s imaginary journey from conformity to gender and sexual euphoria.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 16, 2023julianna riccioli, ezra furman, bad religion
Concert Recap: ACL Weekend 2 Saturday
Concert Recap: ACL Weekend 2 Saturday

Pop, folk, and alternative rock dominated day two of ACL as Declan McKenna, Mt. Joy, and Noah Kahan performed.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 16, 2023acl 2023, carolyn parmer, concert photography
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