Reeling from the loss of club culture and the music that coincides with it, a newfound musical affinity emerged, appearing in prominent music events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival. The style is not solely electronic, pop, or indie, yet somehow it is a unique blend of all of the above.
Read MoreThe first weekend of Austin City Limits showcased some of the fastest rising stars in Americana music. Ranging from indie folk to country pop, these artists reflect the best of what is yet to come from the genre.
Read MoreRiding the wave of his rising popularity, MJ Lenderman and his backing band, The Wind, treated the first day of Austin City Limits weekend one to an hour of brilliantly irrational slacker rock.
Read MoreAustin City Limits 2025 revives the indie-pop soundtracks of the 2000s and 2010s, uniting Gen Z and millennials under a wave of nostalgia.
Read MoreWeekend One of ACL came to a close on Sunday, Oct. 5, with performances by Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Disco Lines, T-Pain, and more.
Read MoreThe freshly formed Austin-based alt-country trio Next of Kin spoke with Afterglow before its festival debut about how the members have formed their chemistry, “cult country,” and the Austin music scene.
Read MoreClover County spoke with Afterglow about her creative process, inspirations, and the struggle of being authentic in the age of social media after her second-ever festival performance at Austin City Limits.
Austin City Limits Music Festival continued to bring the energy on day two, Saturday, Oct 4. Artists such as Olivia Dean, Yoke Lore, Magdalena Bay, The Backseat Lovers, Djo, and The Strokes took various stages across Zilker Park.
Read MoreAs a part of ACL Fest Nights, Dr. Dog brought melodic rock to Stubb’s Amphitheater on Oct. 2 with support from local band Sun June.
Read MoreAlternative dream-pop band Wolf Alice took ‘The Clearing’ tour to Emo’s with support from Willy Mason.
Read MorePhantogram lights up Emo’s Austin with a kaleidoscopic performance on Oct. 6 during an ACL Fest Nights show with opening act Los Eclipses.
Read MoreCalifornia-based rock and roll band, Sunroom, took the stage with Susannah Joffe on Sept. 26 at the Historicl Scoot Inn.
Read MoreAustin City Limits Music Festival kicked off on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, in Zilker Park. Multiple stages across the park hosted artists such as Willow Avalon, Role Model, Cage the Elephant, and Dr. Dog.
Read MoreThe multi-talented Zack Fox blended a variety of genres during his DJ set in Austin, Texas,on Oct. 2, with XOY and DragonnQueen.
Read MoreSelf-proclaimed attic-rock band Arcy Drive brought its energetic tour to Austin with support from Foxtide.
Read MorePop duo Jack & Jack played at Antone’s on Sept. 29 with opener Edwin Honoret on the US leg of their ‘Symbiosis’ tour.
Read MoreIn anticipation for the release of its first album, twin duo Softcult brought riotgaze to Empire’s Control Room on Sep. 28 with support from Olive Vox and Wayside.
Read MoreAt the end of each month, Afterglow presents a staff-picked list of new albums and singles that left a lasting impression on our ears.
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