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Concert Recap: YASMEEN* at The Free Man

Pop artist YASMEEN* performed with her band, The Jays, at the Bourbon Stage at The Free Man Dallas on February 4, 2023.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 15, 2023elina carrasco, concert photography, yasmeen

Concert Recap: Sports and Rebounder at Far Out Lounge

On January 27, alternative bands Sports and Rebounder performed at Far Out Lounge in Austin, Texas.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 15, 2023lauren stephens, sports, far out lounge, concert photography

Release Radar: January 2023

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.

Playlist: Slut Them Out Instead

Show your partner who’s boss (lovingly, of course) with this femme power playlist on taking the reins.

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXFebruary 14, 2023playlist, slut them out instead, valentine's day, arundhati ghosh

Cover Story: Arca Gender-Flips “Quiero Una Chica” Into a Queer Love Song for the Ages

With its heart-tugging strings and earnest vocals, “Machote” defies machismo and offers a much-needed depiction of healthy trans love.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXFebruary 14, 2023C.S. Hayter, cover story, arca, latin dreams

Album Review: Spacey Jane Disproves That They Have Lots of Nothing in ‘Here Comes Everybody’ (Digital Deluxe Album)

Australia’s newest kids on the block have more to say on their sophomore album, and the Digital Deluxe re-release of Here Comes Everybody includes four new tracks that truly showcase that.

REVIEWSAfterglow ATXFebruary 13, 2023adam cherian, album review

Ballad Breakdown: Courtney Barnett Goes on an Existential Spiral on “Pedestrian at Best”

Courtney Barnett takes shots at the music industry with the snarky lead single from Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.

ANALYSISAfterglow ATXFebruary 10, 2023C.S. Harper

Playlist: Aquarius, Enter Your Villain Era

Attention, all water-bearers: Get ready for a villainous rebrand.

PLAYLISTSAfterglow ATXFebruary 8, 2023aquarius, playlist, C.S. Harper, zodiac2023

2023 Grammy Awards Predictions

Afterglow predicts who will win, who should win, and who was robbed entirely at the upcoming 65th Grammy Awards.

Afterglow ATXFebruary 5, 2023grammys, 65th grammys, 2023 grammys

Concert Recap: Noah Kahan at Emo’s Austin

Indie-folk artist Noah Kahan played a sold out show at Emo’s on January 28 touring his most recent album, Stick Season, with support from Jack Van Cleaf.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXFebruary 3, 2023carolyn parmer, natalie anspach, folk, concert photography

Interview: Blastoff with Dexter and the Moonrocks

The “Western space grunge” band sat down with Afterglow to talk about “Dexter’s Laboratory,” beer showers, and their upcoming single, “Space Invader.”

InterviewsAfterglow ATXFebruary 3, 2023C.S. Harper, interview, dexter and the moonrocks

Artist Spotlights: 4 Queer Femme Indie Artists to Support for Black History Month

In honor of Black History month, we compiled a list of Black queer artists to support now and always.

Concert Review: Pleasure Venom at Waterloo Records

The rising Austin band brought Southern grit and punk-rock sludge to the Waterloo stage on January 20, 2023.

Concert Coverage, REVIEWSAfterglow ATXJanuary 26, 2023C.S. Harper, pleasure venom, concert coverage, concert review

Concert Recap: Night Cap at Continental Club

The multi-genre indie upcomer Night Cap played to a packed audience at Continental Club on Jan. 21.

Concert CoverageAfterglow ATXJanuary 26, 2023carolyn parmer, continental club, concert photography

Video: Isaiah Flowers at The Ballroom

Taking the long haul from South Texas, Isaiah Flowers joins Afterglow for his first ever in-person interview! We dive deep into his mind to uncover where he gets inspiration for his visuals, the process of overcoming stage fright, and how he created a mini playlist of songs that he has on repeat!

MultimediaAfterglow ATXJanuary 19, 2023interview, autumn palacio, the ballroom