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Artist Spotlight: Mulch Cult’s Surfing Rockabilly Noise Keeps Jigging Forward
Artist Spotlight: Mulch Cult’s Surfing Rockabilly Noise Keeps Jigging Forward

Austin favorite Mulch Cult continues to cultivate gardens and rock music. Playing swampy, mulchy noise riddled with ‘50s twangs, the band impresses audiences while flying by the seat of their belt buckles. 

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DIVERSITYAfterglow ATXFebruary 26, 2025rachel joy thomas, artist spotlights, rockabilly
Concert Recap: John Vincent III at Mohawk Austin
Concert Recap: John Vincent III at Mohawk Austin

Indie-folk artist John Vincent III took the stage at Mohawk on Feb. 22 for a rainy evening supported by country-folk artist JD Clayton. 

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 26, 2025natalie anspach, indie folk, indie, folk
Video Vanguard: Essential Pieces of Bob Dylan’s Life Are Laid Out in “When the Deal Goes Down”
Video Vanguard: Essential Pieces of Bob Dylan’s Life Are Laid Out in “When the Deal Goes Down”

In the ‘60s home movie-style music video for “When the Deal Goes Down,” Bob Dylan finds solace amid life’s turmoils by reflecting on the objects that shaped his youth.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXFebruary 26, 2025joseph gonzalez, bob dylan, folk, Video Vanguard, music video
Concert Recap: Gus Baldwin and The Sketch at The Ballroom Austin
Concert Recap: Gus Baldwin and The Sketch at The Ballroom Austin

Gus Baldwin and The Sketch lashed out with angsty punk tunes on Feb. 20 at the Ballroom ahead of their 2025 tour with openers Guiding Light and Grocery Bag. 

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 25, 2025charlotte keene, the ballroom, punk
Concert Recap: Jack Kays at Austin’s Historic Scoot Inn
Concert Recap: Jack Kays at Austin’s Historic Scoot Inn

Indie-alternative artist Jack Kays performed with Games We Play at Scoot Inn on Feb. 19 as part of his ‘Washed Up Dried Out’ tour.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 22, 2025mackenzie coleman, Scoot Inn, indie alternative, indie, alternative
Concert Review: almost monday Brings the California Coast to Austin’s Parish
Concert Review: almost monday Brings the California Coast to Austin’s Parish

almost monday shined bright in Austin, Texas at Parish on Feb. 15. With rocking tracks from its latest album, DIVE, the band had the venue dancing through the night.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 20, 2025claire hookstra, concert coverage, indie pop, parish, olivia cagle
Concert Recap: Die Spitz at Mohawk Austin with Pussy Gillette and Farmer’s Wife.
Concert Recap: Die Spitz at Mohawk Austin with Pussy Gillette and Farmer’s Wife.

Die Spitz raises hell during a sold-out Valentine’s Day show at Mohawk with Pussy Gillette and Farmer’s Wife.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 19, 2025elina carrasco, die spitz, mohawk austin, punk, rock
Concert Recap: Almost Monday at Austin’s Parish
Concert Recap: Almost Monday at Austin’s Parish

Almost Monday made a stop at Parish on Feb. 15 for its ‘DIVE’ tour with support from Adrian Lyles.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 18, 2025olivia cagle, parish
Concert Recap: Dexter and the Moonrocks at Emo’s Austin
Concert Recap: Dexter and the Moonrocks at Emo’s Austin

Southern alternative band Dexter and the Moonrocks kicked off its spring tour with Kody West and Cole Barnhill at Emo’s on Feb. 7.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 17, 2025mackenzie coleman, alternative
Concert Recap: Sarah and the Sundays at Austin’s Parish
Concert Recap: Sarah and the Sundays at Austin’s Parish

Sarah and the Sundays celebrate the release of its latest album Like a Damn Dog with a sold-out show at Parish on Feb 7.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 16, 2025elina carrasco, parish, rock, indie rock
The Sound of Music: Anna von Hausswolf Elicits Victorian Nostalgia on ‘Dead Magic’
The Sound of Music: Anna von Hausswolf Elicits Victorian Nostalgia on ‘Dead Magic’

Dead Magic unravels with an irresistibly Victorian sound and theme. The entire album represents a critical ode to this transformative period. From vaguely religious references to the conveyance of unadulterated female rage, Dead Magic encapsulates the era.

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ANALYSISAfterglow ATXFebruary 14, 2025the sound of music, zachary bolash, singer-songwriter, victorian
Concert Recap: Gregory Alan Isakov at Austin’s Paramount Theater
Concert Recap: Gregory Alan Isakov at Austin’s Paramount Theater

Indie-folk artist Gregory Alan Isakov took the stage at The Paramount Theater on Feb. 7 for an intimate evening filled with “kitchen versions” of his fan-favorite tunes.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 12, 2025natalie anspach, acl live, folk
Concert Recap: Phantogram at Austin’s ACL Live Moody Theater
Concert Recap: Phantogram at Austin’s ACL Live Moody Theater

Phantogram brought the ‘Running Through Colors’ tour to ACL Live Moody Theater on Jan. 24. 

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJanuary 30, 2025elina carrasco, electronic, rock, concert photography
Concert Review: Phantogram Oozes Passion at Austin’s ACL Live
Concert Review: Phantogram Oozes Passion at Austin’s ACL Live

With a mix of newer tracks and big hits, genre-bending duo Phantogram exuded high musical energy with a dynamic and colorful 90-minute set at ACL Live on Jan. 24.

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Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJanuary 30, 2025valeria mota, elina carrasco, electronic, rock, concert coverage
Playlist: Swamp-Rock Mixtape
Playlist: Swamp-Rock Mixtape

Pull on your boots and get to stompin’ to the sounds of rockabilly, blues, and Creole melodies with this swamp-rock mixtape.

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PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXJanuary 29, 2025jencie tomasek
Interview: Back to Basics With Liam St. John
Interview: Back to Basics With Liam St. John

The blues artist took a trip down memory lane to ring in the new year, reminiscing about his days on “The Voice” and his gut-wrenching 2022 debut.

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InterviewsAfterglow ATXJanuary 29, 2025C.S. Harper
Concert Recap: Sam Barber at Emo's Austin
Concert Recap: Sam Barber at Emo's Austin

Sam Barber and opener Coleman Jennings brought their soulful country sounds to a sold-out show at Emo’s on Nov. 22.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJanuary 21, 2025mckenna sefcik, country, emo's austin
Concert Recap: Zeal & Ardor at Mohawk Austin
Concert Recap: Zeal & Ardor at Mohawk Austin

Swiss metal band Zeal & Ardor traveled to Mohawk with fellow European bands Zetra and Gaerea on Dec. 17.

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Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJanuary 21, 2025metal, kris amaya, mohawk austin
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