Omar Apollo breaks his own heart open for his sophomore record God Said No, “Drifting” through the confusing, consuming, and frustrating stages of grief.
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It’s very likely that I will contract Alzheimer’s in my lifetime. As a person who values his prolific memory as a core part of his identity, this statistic makes me feel hopeless. But I think that I might have found a way of fighting back.
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Conan Gray swung big with his third record, Found Heaven, introducing a Swedish production team and nostalgic ’80s flair. The Texan singer-songwriter’s grand experiment is definitely enticing, but feels like it’s still waiting to be “Found.”
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If Surrender had Maggie Rogers in "Overdrive,” "Don't Forget Me" sees her on a lazy road trip through the countryside. After years of wanting anything and everything, Rogers has finally found a sweet, serene, simplistic reality in a world of inauthenticity.
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Multi-instrumentalist and certified music nerd Jacob Collier sat down with Afterglow and others to talk about the excitement, fear, and hope he feels ahead of the fourth volume of his album series Djesse.
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Ryan Beatty created an atmosphere of longing, reflection, and hope on the first stop of his “Calico” tour on Thursday, Feb. 15.
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The 2024 “Mean Girls” movie — an adaptation of a book into a movie into a musical into a movie — has received a lot of mean words online. While some of the musical numbers are definitely plastic, some of them shine brighter than the Broadway musical.
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Indie-pop singer The Japanese House had the audience at her sold-out Austin show bobbing heads and affectionately swaying last Friday at Emo’s, with support from songbird quinnie.
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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.
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Whether it's Natasha Bedingfield telling listeners to “feel the rain on your skin” or Katy Perry commanding audiences to “Roar,” inspirational anthems consistently amass popularity. With “What I Want,” alternative pop trio MUNA offers a new take on the inspirational anthem – one that might end up ruining lives.
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With support from Anna Shoemaker, indie dream boy Aidan Bissett found his inner rockstar this past Tuesday at 3Ten Austin City Limits.
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Troye Sivan built his initial public image off of an innocent portrayal of queer love. Now, he’s encouraging listeners to hook up with whoever’s in front of them. Taking a trip through acceptance, discovery, and now ownership, Troye Sivan is all grown up.
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