The “Western space grunge” band sat down with Afterglow to talk about “Dexter’s Laboratory,” beer showers, and their upcoming single, “Space Invader.”
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Kat Moss, lead vocalist of Scowl, talks taking on the patriarchy and the power of feminine rage.
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Get Real Promotions founder, Felipe Lopez-Navarro, sits down with Afterglow to discuss upcoming shows and his vision for the future of the Texas hardcore scene.
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UT English Professor Elizabeth Scala is the mastermind behind the Taylor Swift English class that made headlines (arguably the first of its kind). Afterglow sat down with Scala to talk Taylor and The Story of Her Class.
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In light of Scorpio season, Afterglow revisits an interview with a proud Scorpion.
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The Central Texas based band speaks on their upcoming album, their DIY punk-rock origins, and what it takes to make a name for themselves in Austin’s over-saturated indie music scene.
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The members of Maddie and the Deadnames discuss what it’s like to be pioneers in their local music scene and their passion for LGBTQ+ activism. At the various venues that Maddie and the Deadnames frequents, justice, and mosh-pits meld.
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Sammy Rae & The Friends’ eponymous frontwoman discusses the family she’s built, the fun they have jammin’ out together, and what the future holds for them with their upcoming tour and festival circuit shows.
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The members of the experimental synth-pop duo discuss the new deluxe version of their album, tour life, and their current favorite throwback artists.
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Austin-based band She’s a Robot discusses the influence of their parents being therapists, their journey from surf rock to pop punk, and more. But one thing they’ll never reveal? The origin of their band name.
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California hardcore band Outta Pocket sits down with Afterglow to discuss musical influences, starting a band amidst a pandemic, and a creative process fueled by raw emotion.
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After witnessing the headliner of last month’s hip-hop show dominate Mohawk with smooth beats, quick and melodic rhymes, as well as amazing support from collaborators, Afterglow was eager to hear more from BlackLight.
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The UT senior ditches her Miley Cyrus days of co-writing with her dad for Hannah Montana levels of stardom.
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With a down-to-earth and exploratory life philosophy that translates into his music, Afterglow walked away from Robot Sunrise’s first solo South by Southwest set feeling the glow.
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Two years after we last interviewed them, Afterglow had the chance to speak with the mermaid punk rockers at The Far Out Lounge before their empowering SXSW set on March 19.
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Erin Hoagg discusses her creative process creating futuristic synth-pop under the moniker Rare DM, weighing in on manifestation, Charli XCX’s “Vroom Vroom,” and the age-old question of whether money buys happiness along the way.
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After converging in New York City and making music together for almost 10 years, Moon Kissed released its second album, I’d Like To Tell You Something Important, in late October this year. Composed of Emily Sgouros on synth, Khaya Cohen on vocals, and Leah Scarpati on drums, the band teeters on the edge of cherry-flavored sweetness and gritty spunk. Afterglow recently sat down with the trio to learn more about the band’s vibrant energy, music philosophy, and more.
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Semi-local ex-band kids sit down with Afterglow to talk creation, collaboration, and aspirations.
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