SXSW 2024 was bustling with music and tech panels, and AI dominated nearly every conversation. At the precipice of immense industry innovation, music business professionals presented mixed arguments for how AI can help and hurt independent artistry.
Read MoreOn March 15, Big Picture Media held their official SXSW showcase featuring Smooth Brain, Foxcult, Pronoun, LUNA AURA, Winona Fighter, and Cassadee Pope — at The Iron Bear.
Read MoreSPIN magazine hosted a SXSW showcase with Die Spitz, Get Up Kids, and Sunny Day Real Estate at Stubb’s on March 16.
Read MoreFrom nostalgic 2010s indie tracks to jarring classical concertos, the soundtrack to season one of Netflix’s hit series “Russian Doll” has captivated audiences and captured the essence of chaos through its eclectic music mix.
Read MoreDuring her quick stop in Austin for SXSW, pop-punk powerhouse Taylor Acorn sat down with Afterglow to discuss her headlining tour, making a genre jump, and the impact that pop-punk made on her life.
Read More“Maestro” stuns with dazzling cinematography, but its rich, colorful shots may represent all the film has to offer. Bradley Cooper’s picture had the power to demystify classical music and introduce its deep history to a new generation, but instead it leaves viewers with a burning question: So what?
Read MoreSouth by Southwest’s music festival returned to Austin on March 11 for six days of showcases featuring hundreds of artists worldwide.
Read MoreOn March 14, pop-punk powerhouse Taylor Acorn took the Antone’s stage for NIVA’s Live List Official Showcase at SXSW.
Read MoreKVRX 91.7 threw a lively daytime show during SXSW at New Guild Co-Op on March 13.
Read MoreAfterglow visited a few more of our favorite rock bands on March 14 at SXSW. We saw Girl and Girl from Brisbane, Australia, The Belair Lip Bombs from Frankston, Australia, Telescreens from New York City, and Arches from Hong Kong.
Read MoreAfterglow continued our search for the best rock bands at SXSW. On Mar. 12, we saw incredible sets from Vancouver natives Hotel Mira and Parisian band Stuck in the Sound.
Read MoreDuring a busy week of showcases at SXSW, UT’s own West 22nd sat down with Afterglow for a chat about how far they’ve come and what’s next for the band.
Read MoreAfterglow kicked off SXSW with an array of American and English rock bands. On March 11, we stopped by to see The Silver Lines from Birmingham, UK, The Manatees from Southampton, UK, Worry Club from Chicago, IL, and The Rare Occasions from Los Angeles, CA.
Read MoreChamber-pop artist Matt Maltese performed at Emo’s on March 11 with support from The Army, The Navy.
Read MoreAmerican indie-rock band flipturn played a sold-out show at Emo’s on March 9.
Read MoreAmerican rock band Fall Out Boy brings their “So Much For 2our Dust” tour to Moody Center on March 8, with support from Jimmy Eat World, The Maine, and Daisy Grenade.
Read MoreIndie-rock artist Briston Maroney performed at Emo’s on March 6 with support from Snarls and Willow Avalon.
Read MoreFrom shoegaze to surf rock, here is a curated list of the best international acts to catch at SXSW 2024.
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