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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.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 22, 2025mackenzie coleman, Scoot Inn, indie alternative, indie, alternative

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.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 17, 2025mackenzie coleman, alternative

Album Anniversaries: A Decade Later, TV On The Radio’s ‘Seeds’ Still Stands as an Inventive Leap Forward

After the death of a close friend and core bandmate, indie-rock outfit TV On The Radio took a few years off and forged on with a refreshed approach. A theme of rebirth and lightness persists throughout its 2014 album Seeds, a release that continued its reputation of subverting expectations.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXNovember 18, 2024sebastien frank, album anniversaries, indie rock, alternative

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

Interview: Chatting With Malcolm Todd at Austin City Limits Music Festival

Afterglow had the opportunity to sit down with R&B-inspired artist Malcolm Todd after his debut performance at the T-Mobile stage during Weekend Two of the Austin City Limits Music Festival.

InterviewsAfterglow ATXOctober 17, 2024rachel joy thomas, alternative, r&b, interview

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