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Concert Recap: Thee Sacred Souls and Thee Heart Tones at Stubbs Austin

Thee Sacred Souls performed for a packed crowd at Stubbs on Oct. 29 with support from Thee Heart Tones.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXNovember 4, 2024thee sacred souls, stubbs, r&b, soul, austin, olivia cagle

SZA's ‘Ctrl’: Navigating the Complexities of Love and Self-Acceptance

With a song for everyone going through heartbreak or dealing with change, Ctrl offers a shoulder for all women to cry on.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 4, 2024mariana martinez, r&b, album analysis

Album Anniversaries: 25 Years of Defiance with Fiona Apple’s “When the Pawn…”

The full 90-word album title might be hard to memorize, but Apple’s stance against complicated relationships and the music industry is unforgettable.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 1, 2024valeria mota, alternative, album anniversaries

Release Radar: October 2024

At the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left a lasting impression on our ears. This month is National Hispanic Heritage month, so we’re highlighting new releases from Hispanic artists.

DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXOctober 31, 2024valeria mota, jencie tomasek, joseph gonzalez, ricardo lopez, julianna riccioli

Interview: Getting “Sad in Carolina” With Dexter and the Moonrocks

Afterglow catches up with the alternative outlaws to talk about their Western Space Grunge EP, Austin City Limits Festival debut, and upcoming East Coast tour.

InterviewsAfterglow ATXOctober 31, 2024C.S. Harper, dexter and the moonrocks

Concert Recap: Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats at Austin’s Moody Center

Rock band Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats performed at the Moody Center on Oct. 26 with support from Gregory Alan Isakov.

Concert Recap: Conan Gray at Austin’s Moody Center

Pop phenomenon Conan Gray performed at the Moody Center on Oct. 25 with support from Maisie Peters.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 31, 2024conan gray, maisie peters, pop, moody center, natalie anspach

Bad Religion: Unearthing the Spiritual Transcendence of Leonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen emerged as a folk icon in the 1960s, weaving themes of religion and spirituality into his songs and poetry throughout his career. His art serves as a timeline of a man seeking to make sense of the world.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 31, 2024leonard cohen, badreligion, josephgonzalez

Ballad Breakdown: Kacey Musgraves Wraps Her Arms Around Listeners in "Arm's Length"

“Arm’s Length,” track 20 on the deluxe edition of Deeper Well, perpetuates Musgraves’ airy, angelic voice found on the album’s original tracklist. However, the breathiness in her vocal delivery is not a result of her newfound feeling of freedom, but of an agonizing yearning for a lost love.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 28, 2024abby mcmorris, lydia walker, country, ballad breakdown

Concert Recap: Suki Waterhouse at Austin’s ACL Live Moody Theater

Alternative-pop artist Suki Waterhouse performed at the ACL Live Moody Theater on Oct. 18 with support from Bully.

Concert Recap: Wilderado at Emo’s Austin

Wilderado performed the second-to-last show of their headline tour at Emo’s with support from The Takes and Ethan Tasch on Oct. 17.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 24, 2024wilderado, indie folk, emo's austin, elina carrasco

Concert Recap: Remi Wolf at Emo’s Austin

Remi Wolf performed a sold-out show for ACL Fest Nights at Emo’s Austin on Oct. 11.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 24, 2024remi wolf, acl festival nights, emo's austin, christopher lopez, pop-rap

Katie Gavin Is No Stranger to Vulnerability or Baby Lizards

Katie Gavin, the lead singer of the hit indie-pop band MUNA, ushers in her solo debut with three heart-wrenching new releases. A common thread of vulnerability ties the music from her upcoming album together, set to release on Oct. 25.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXOctober 23, 2024claire davis, katie gavin, singer-songwriter, pop, indie pop

Concert Recap: promqueen at Stubb’s for ACL Fest Nights

Vietnamese pop-rap artist promqueen performed with Sayang at Stubbs for ACL Fest Nights on Oct. 10.

Concert Review: Austin City Limits Festival 2024

For two sunny October weekends, big names like Jungle and Kehlani graced the stages of Zilker Park’s signature festival.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXOctober 22, 2024concert review, festival, acl 2024, C.S. Harper, janie bickerton, rachel joy thomas

Interview: St. Lucia Banters with Afterglow While Discussing Recent Single, “Fear of Falling”

St. Lucia spoke with Afterglow about the duo’s recent singles, “Fear of Falling” and “Falling Asleep” ahead of their performance at Austin City Limits Music Festival.

InterviewsAfterglow ATXOctober 22, 2024indie alternative, acl 2024, interview

Concert Recap: Ravyn Lenae and Arima Ederra at Scoot Inn

On the cool evening of Oct. 18 at Scoot Inn, Arima Ederra opened for Ravyn Lenae on her “Bird’s Eye Live” Tour.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXOctober 21, 2024ravyn lenae, arima ederra, Scoot Inn, r&b, pop

Interview: Mary Gauthier, Famed Americana Troubadour, Discusses Touring and her 2022 Album, ‘Dark Enough To See The Stars’

Mary Gauthier reflects on her discography, ‘Three Women & the Truth’’ concerts, and the interpersonal relationships she documented in Dark Enough To See The Stars.

InterviewsAfterglow ATXOctober 21, 2024rachel joy thomas, interview, folk, singer-songwriter

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