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Concert Recap: Mt. Joy at Moody Center

Folk-rock band Mt. Joy kicked off the latest leg of their tour at Moody Center on September 13.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXSeptember 17, 2024folk, moody center, natalie anspach, mt. joy, folk rock

Concert Recap: Mitski at Moody Center

Ethel Cain and Mitski brought a sold out crowd to tears at the Moody Center on September 12.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXSeptember 15, 2024elina carrasco, mitski, moody center, ethel cain

Album Review: Doechii Flaunts Her Scars in ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’

With eclectic instrumentals across 19 tracks, the self-proclaimed hip-hop Madonna’s latest mixtape is her most ambitious but flawed project yet.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXSeptember 9, 2024C.S. Harper, album review, rap

Concert Recap: Daniel Nunnelee at ACL Live 3TEN

Indie-folk artist Daniel Nunnelee performed at ACL Live 3TEN on August 10 with support from indie-pop act Camden.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXAugust 21, 2024natalie anspach, acl live, indie folk

Concert Review: Cage The Elephant’s Energizing Return to Austin

Cage The Elephant electrified the Moody Center stage on Thursday, July 11, during their highly-anticipated “Neon Pill” tour.

Concert Recap: Cage The Elephant at Moody Center

Alt-rock band Cage The Elephant played at the Moody Center on July 11 accompanied by openers Young The Giant, Bakar, and Willow Avalon.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJuly 20, 2024alt-rock, indie music, indie rock, elina carrasco, moody center

Album Review: Omar Apollo’s ‘God Said No’ — The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Prince

Omar Apollo breaks his own heart open for his sophomore record God Said No, “Drifting” through the confusing, consuming, and frustrating stages of grief.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJuly 9, 2024william beachum, album review, r&b

Concert Recap: Ocean Alley at Emo’s

Australian psych-rock band Ocean Alley plays a sold out show at Emo’s on June 12.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJune 22, 2024psychedelic, emo's austin, elina carrasco

Concert Recap: Bleachers at Moody Amphitheater

Alternative-pop band Bleachers played at Moody Amphitheater with indie pop artist Samia on May 31.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJune 19, 2024mackenzie coleman, moody amphitheater, indie pop

Concert Review: Primavera Sound 2024

With a May 29 pre-show and official festivities starting May 30, Barcelona’s premier three-day festival returned to Parc del Fòrum with a vibrant lineup.

Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJune 17, 2024C.S. Harper, primavera sound, music festival, spain

Playlist: NoHoBal Forever

A year after “Barry”’s swan song, we’re still swooning over the hit series’ signature enemies turned lovers.

ANALYSIS, PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXMay 28, 2024C.S. Harper, nohobal, barry, playlist, media and music

The Albums That Defined Our College Years: Class of 2024

From local darlings to pop starlets, here are the artists who guided us through every step of college.

Album Anniversaries: 5 Years of Navigating Heartbreak with Tyler, the Creator’s ‘IGOR’

Tyler, the Creator’s IGOR marked a new approach to writing and producing. The album showcases his growth as an artist and still stands as a testament to his profound talent and impact years later.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXMay 17, 2024valeria mota, igor, tyler the creator, album anniversaries

Concert Recap: Austin Psych Fest Day 3

On April 28, Austin Psych Fest came to a close with sets from Sweeping Promises, Dehd, Blondshell, and Kurt Vile & The Violators.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 9, 2024austin psych fest, indie, indie rock, lauren stephens

Concert Recap: Austin Psych Fest Day 2

On April 27, Austin Psych Fest day two kicked off with a witch-filled lineup. Afterglow caught performances from the spooky trio: Witch, L.A. Witch, and All Them Witches.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXMay 9, 2024austin psych fest, witch, rock, psychedelic, lauren stephens

Concert Recap: Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors and Donovan Woods at Scoot Inn

Americana folk band Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors performed at Scoot Inn on April 25 with support from folk singer Donovan Woods.

Music Without Borders: Protesting While Dancing with Charly García

García’s seamless combination of energetic rhythms and protesting lyrics not only represented the sentiments of Argentine youth during his extensive career, but also cemented him as “the godfather of Argentine rock.”

DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXMay 4, 2024valeria mota, music without borders, charly garcia

Concert Review: Mannequin Pussy Touches Heaven at Mohawk

Although their set was cut short due to poor weather conditions, Mannequin Pussy couldn’t have thundered harder at their sold-out show on April 20.

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