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Concert Recap: NSFWHO, The 4411, and Vortxz at Mohawk
Concert Recap: NSFWHO, The 4411, and Vortxz at Mohawk

The three Texas bands put on a captivating performance at a sold-out Mohawk’s on December 4 for an energetically rowdy crowd.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXDecember 12, 2023ava snoozy, mohawk, concert photography
Concert Review: Beach Fossils’ Dreamy, Psychedelic Haze at Stubb’s For Levitation 2023
Concert Review: Beach Fossils’ Dreamy, Psychedelic Haze at Stubb’s For Levitation 2023

At 2023 Levitation Fest, Beach Fossils, along with openers Being Dead and Turnover, created a soundscape of dreams, playing a nostalgic mix of old and new alongside their latest album, Bunny.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXDecember 12, 2023rachel joy thomas, alternative rock, post-punk, shoegaze, indie rock
Concert Review: Amyl and The Sniffers Crash Through Stubb’s for Levitation Fest 2023
Concert Review: Amyl and The Sniffers Crash Through Stubb’s for Levitation Fest 2023

Hot off the tail of a tour with the renowned psychedelic band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, the “ball-tearing” band Amyl and the Sniffers was ready for their headliner show at Stubb’s with support from Militarie Gun and Die Spitz.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXDecember 12, 2023rachel joy thomas, levitation, garage rock, punk, post-punk
Video Vanguard: Radiohead Does Nihilism 'Just' Right
Video Vanguard: Radiohead Does Nihilism 'Just' Right

In the music video for “Just,” a single off of their sophomore album The Bends, Radiohead’s cynicism elicits an unforgettable precariousness towards the point of — well — everything.

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AESTHETICSAfterglow ATXDecember 7, 2023Video Vanguard, radiohead, just, charlotte keene, sidd mayekar, sid mayekar
50 years of KISS
50 years of KISS

The hard rock icons are taking off their makeup forever after completing the End of the Road tour. But their creative impact is eternal.

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Afterglow ATXDecember 6, 2023kiss, KISS, lyndsey segura, 50 years
Concert Recap: Houndmouth at Antone’s
Concert Recap: Houndmouth at Antone’s

Indie-rock band Houndmouth performs at Antone’s Nightclub on December 1 with support from Mair.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXDecember 5, 2023natalie anspach, concert photography, antones
Industry Insights: Symphonies in Silence: The Harmonious Resilience of the Live Music Industry Amidst COVID-19
Industry Insights: Symphonies in Silence: The Harmonious Resilience of the Live Music Industry Amidst COVID-19

The music industry faces ongoing challenges from COVID-19. Here’s how innovations like virtual concerts and a resurgence of physical music formats are reshaping the industry while sparking conversations about safety and accessibility.

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CULTURAL CONTEXTSAfterglow ATXDecember 5, 2023shreya gummadi, industry insights, covid-19, concert venues, live music
Concert Review: The Japanese House Creates a Dreamscape at Emo’s
Concert Review: The Japanese House Creates a Dreamscape at Emo’s

Indie-pop singer The Japanese House had the audience at her sold-out Austin show bobbing heads and affectionately swaying last Friday at Emo’s, with support from songbird quinnie.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXDecember 3, 2023thejapanesehouse, emo's austin, concert review, william beachum, katie karp, concert coverage
Concert Review: Levitation Fest, Far Out Lounge, and the 7 Artists That Played Oct. 27’s Band Brigade
Concert Review: Levitation Fest, Far Out Lounge, and the 7 Artists That Played Oct. 27’s Band Brigade

Seven different musicians and bands, ranging from analog loops to hard grunge, played at the Far Out Lounge on Friday, Oct. 27, in an all-out Levitation fest celebration.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 29, 2023rachel joy thomas, levitation, listicle
Concert Recap: November Afterglow x KVRX Session at The Electric Church
Concert Recap: November Afterglow x KVRX Session at The Electric Church

Austin bands Hover, Hexenzense, Daydream Twins, and Stalefish brought their alternative and rock music to The Electric Church for “The Last Dance” concert hosted by Afterglow and KVRX.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 28, 2023afterglow session, natalie anspach, lauren stephens, carolyn parmer, thomas cruz, shefali rao
Concert Review: Heilung at ACL Live at Moody Theater
Concert Review: Heilung at ACL Live at Moody Theater

Heilung brought their animated Pagan rituals to a sold-out crowd in their live Austin debut, which came just in time for Halloween season.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 28, 2023C.S. Harper, heilung, concert coverage, concert review
Media and Music: BIPOC Empowerment in the Punk Soundscape of “Wendell & Wild”
Media and Music: BIPOC Empowerment in the Punk Soundscape of “Wendell & Wild”

In the dark, quirky claymation universe of “Wendell & Wild,” feminine punk melds with eerie hums and chilling orchestrations. A year after its release, let’s dive into the film’s dynamic depth and exemplary, spine-tingling, and BIPOC-led soundtrack.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 27, 2023netflix, heather stewart, halloween, punk, alternative rock
Concert Review: Faye Webster Swoons with Simple Sincerity at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Concert Review: Faye Webster Swoons with Simple Sincerity at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

Soothing singer-songwriter Faye Webster set a dazzling, mellow scene at Stubb’s on November 14.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXNovember 27, 2023janie bickerton, olivia cagle, afterglow, concert review, concert coverage, faye webster
Concert Recap: Jack Kays at 3TEN ACL Live
Concert Recap: Jack Kays at 3TEN ACL Live

On November 19, Jack Kays brought his “Jack Kays Goes South” tour to Austin’s 3TEN ACL Live with support from Chikah.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 26, 2023lauren stephens, concert photography
Concert Recap: Billie Marten at 3TEN ACL Live
Concert Recap: Billie Marten at 3TEN ACL Live

English singer-songwriter Billie Marten performed at the intimate 3TEN theater on November 16, with support from Taylor Ashton.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 22, 2023olivia cagle, concert photography, acl live
The Ultimate Art and Music Playlist: Shoegaze Edition
The Ultimate Art and Music Playlist: Shoegaze Edition

Prepare to fall in love again, channel your teenage disillusionment, and dance shamelessly in these pairings of emotional art pieces and distorted, dreamy songs.

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Afterglow ATXNovember 22, 2023shoegaze, rock, alternative rock, antonio arizmendi, playlist, listicle
Concert Recap: The Head And The Heart at Tannahill's Tavern
Concert Recap: The Head And The Heart at Tannahill's Tavern

Indie-rock band The Head And The Heart performed at Tannahill’s Tavern on November 15 with support from Yoke Lore.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 21, 2023natalie anspach, indie rock, fort worth, concert photography
Concert Recap: Addison Grace at Antone’s
Concert Recap: Addison Grace at Antone’s

Pop artist Addison Grace, supported by House Wife and Madilyn Mel, played Antone’s on November 14 at the Austin stop of their “Diving Lessons” tour.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 20, 2023mackenzie coleman, antones, concert photography
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