Legendary musician Björk has just released her highly anticipated 10th studio album Fossora. Björk establishes her roots, but gets her inspiration from an unlikely and phosphorescent source: mushrooms.
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Alice Phoebe Lou defies genres and musical conventions to create an experimental sound that explores collective nostalgia, intimacy, and female empowerment.
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UT students and Harry Styles fans alike put on their best clothes for his final shows at the Moody Center on October 2 and 3. Whether the show is in Austin or New York, Love On Tour has an undeniable and ever-creative dress code: feather boas, statement necklaces, and most importantly, smiles and self expression.
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Afterglow kicked off our first monthly session of the semester with Golden Days, The Point, and EVNTYD at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse.
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U.K.-based artist Shygirl has been pushing pop boundaries since her introduction to the genre. And this boundary pushing continues on her debut album Nymph.
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Hook ’em ’til I die.
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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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With her sixth studio album, The Velvet Rope, global pop sensation Janet Jackson takes an extremely intimate look into the performer's life, with a groundbreaking work in more than just sound.
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Sammy Rae & The Friends opened their “If It All Goes South” 2022 tour at Empire Control Room on October 1, 2022.
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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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Alex G has built a career – and an avid fanbase – off of his subversive lyrics and often wavering vocals. On his latest record, he steps out of the muddled waters of Bandcamp and enters the studio for the first time. Maybe it’s the newfound access to high-tech equipment or maybe it’s the presence of a spiritual force, but, for one of the first times in his career, Alex G sounds optimistic.
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Genesis Owusu captivated crowds during his unmatched performance at Germania Insurance Amphitheater on September 24, 2022.
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Swedish House Mafia, Grimes, and J. Worra fill the Moody Center with electronic beats and strobe lights on August 25, 2022.
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Earlier this month, alternative band IDKHOW But They Found Me brought their “Welcome to Hellvetica” tour to Emo’s in Austin, Texas.
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The once pop-punk casanovas — now steadily-settled sweethearts — continue refusing to shy away from addressing the inevitable forward movement of time. 5 Seconds of Summer puts out its most introspective, hopeful album as the band goes over the merry, mellow melancholy that accompanies aging’s natural progression.
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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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On her sophomore album, Rina Sawayama reaches out to her inner child, moving listeners simultaneously to tears and the dance floor.
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Last Wednesday, rising star Sueco hit the stage at Antone’s with support from KILLBOY and Lil Aaron. This performance marked the third U.S. headlining performance for Sueco on his “It Was Fun While it Lasted” Tour.
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