Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Music Festival kicked off on Friday, March 13, with performances from Skateland, Aidan Bissett, The Two Lips, Ravyn Lenae, BETWEEN FRIENDS, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Grouplove, and Christina Aguilera.
Read MoreThe real band from the fictionalized show “The Runarounds” sat down with Afterglow to discuss its meteoric rise and musical approach before its Austin festival debut.
Read MoreBands from around the globe gathered at Stubb’s to kick off SXSW’s Music Festival on March 6, headlined by The All-American Rejects.
Read MoreA playlist encompassing the DuBoisian feelings of grief and loss of innocence.
Read MoreOn March 12, performers Ancient Greece, Grace Sorenson, Next of Kin, and Puzzled Panther took the stage in Austin, Texas, for the first day of the SXSW Music Festival.
Read MoreBlood Orange stopped in Austin at ACL Live at The Moody Theater to share the ‘Essex Honey’ tour, supported by Tariq-Al-Sabir and TLF Trio.
Read MoreSt. Louis native Jordan Ward brought his ‘apartment’ to Antone’s Nightclub in Austin, Texas on March 6, with Asha Imuno.
Read MoreThe 1960s countercultural movement was notable for its foundational place in music history, passionate fixation with psychedelic drugs, and, more problematically, cultural appropriation.
Read MoreWhether you are travelling from out of town or are a native Austinite, these five local acts are not to miss at SXSW 2026.
Read MoreWhen my dad and I decided to read “The Uncool” by Cameron Crowe at the same time, it turned into more than a shared book — it became a means to revisit the way music shaped our relationship. Crowe’s early music journalism, which later inspired “Almost Famous,” helped me understand how the stories behind the songs can connect families as deeply as the music itself.
Read MoreKevin Abstract's Blush is a genre-defying project assembled by the collective efforts of 17 artists that proves to not only be a love letter to Kevin’s hometown of Houston, but a showcase of these collaborating artists’ talents.
Read MoreThe Austin festival spotlights an array of fresh sounds and artists from its southern neighbor.
Read MoreLive up to the full potential of your Sips & Sounds weekend by catching these early acts on March 13 & 14 at Auditorium Shores.
Read MoreThe Strumbellas performed at Historic Scoot Inn on Feb. 28 with support from Sam Burchfield.
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. For Black History Month, we are highlighting Black artists with glowing releases in February.
Read MoreRather than relics of history, China’s red songs, or songs with patriotic and political undertones, have continued to evolve and integrate themselves into Chinese society via classrooms, public spaces, and media platforms.
Read MoreOn Feb. 26, The Bends took to the Antone’s stage in Austin with Smoked Honey as the opening act.
Read MoreBrooklyn-based artist Del Water Gap brought his ‘Chasing The Chimera’ tour to Stubb’s on Feb. 23 with support from Texas-native Hannah Jadagu.
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