Halloween came one day early this year with local bands Straight Stitch, Better than Nothing, Witches Exist, KindKeith, Slurp The World, Joey Tea, Montclair, Sludge, and Rocking Chair Reality Room playing frighteningly well at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse for a joint Afterglow and Happen Twice show.
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.
Read MoreFive years following the release of Taylor Swift’s Reputation, the divisive album remains a milestone in her discography as an experimental effort and a crucial step in the singer’s return to the spotlight from a year-long hiatus.
Read MoreOn October 30, 2022, the annual Polka festival, Polkapocalypse, came to Austin, Texas. The festival featured musicians such as Bohemian Blitz, Los Pinkys, Ginny Mac, and Brave Combo.
Read MoreFall is here. Hot Girl Summer transitions into Sad Girl Autumn, and so arrives the annual rewatch of Gilmore Girls and a craving for the gloomy instrumentals and gothic libraries of the “dark academia” aesthetic. Amble down Speedway to the tunes of Ethel Cain and Mazzy Star as the leaves change.
Read MoreDynamic new faces in pop force "underground" listeners to recognize pop’s power, leaving them with catchy choruses to weep over.
Read MoreAs festival season wraps up in Austin, we look back on our favorite artists that graced the stages at ACL this year.
Read MoreHans Zimmer has crafted well-composed soundtracks for many films over the years, and your favorite film might be among his work.
Read MoreAmerican rock band The Used brought their “Just Some More Shows” Tour to Moody Amphitheater in Austin, Texas on October 18, 2022.
Read MoreFull of warmth and whimsy, the American Gothic-inspired soundtrack of animated series “Over the Garden Wall” embodies the cozy and spooky nostalgia that makes autumn so special.
Read MoreTo combat the rising exclusivity around the concert experience, fans turn to sidewalk camping in hopes of door tickets, but even the best-intentioned risk ruining it for everyone else.
Read MoreSinger Chavela Vargas challenged music and culture in every way, from her strong, raspy voice to the men’s pants she wore. Now she’s a part of Mexico’s musical canon.
Read MoreMagdelena Bay’s “Mercurial World” U.S. tour stopped in Austin with an ACL Fest Night concert at Antone’s on October 14, 2022.
Read MoreThe character archetypes aren’t just for scientists — they can help you understand yourself and others better, and even help you find your new favorite song.
Read MoreHow can a movie with horrible acting, plot holes galore, and cheesy effects ever be redeemed? Turn to the music instead.
Read MoreFiona Apple tears her listeners apart one last time with “I Know,” presenting a woman so hopelessly in love that she will never leave her lover, no matter how long she endures being second place to the committed relationship he is in.
Read MoreA seamless mix of ferocity and intimacy, Around the Fur marked a shift towards musical maturity not just for Deftones, but for alternative music decades later.
Read MoreOn her first true pop album since 2019’s Lover, Taylor Swift doesn’t sparkle. She’s caught in a late-night fog of introspection and self-loathing. Still glowing? We’ll see.
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