In a slower version of Britney Spears’ “...Baby One More Time,” The Marías set a melancholic tone.
Alternative band Goth Babe performed at Stubb’s with opener Yoke Lore on April 29.
Read MoreTime and music break down and blend together in Japanese House’s cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide,” revealing how the song remains classic in every form.
Read MoreHBO’s “Girls” brings a painfully accurate soundtrack in every episode through its six-season run. Still, the season three episode “Beach House” stands out among the crowd with its millennial melodies.
Read MoreOn April 29, Afterglow held its last show of the school year with bands Not Safe For Who, Elegy, and The Blow Up Dollz hitting the stage at The Hole in the Wall in Austin, Texas.
Read MoreAustin Psych Fest closed out on April 30 at the Far Out Lounge with a cumbia-centric lineup including Nemegata, Vieux Farka Toure, Los Bitchos, Bratty, Melody’s Echo Chamber, Divino Niño, and Cuco.
Read MoreThe pop-rock trio MUNA took the stage at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin on April 26 with support from the Nova Twins.
Read MoreCaroline Polachek brought audiences into the jungle at the ACL Live Moody Theater on April 25, performing her newest album Desire, I Want To Turn Into You. With a stunning voice, incredible world-building, and beautiful stage production, Polachek’s captivating performance proved to be memorable.
Read MoreRick Rubin takes an unconventional approach to music production. Working with music artists like the Beastie Boys and Johnny Cash, he set a different, more creative standard for music creation, becoming a heavily awarded music producer.
Read MoreIn the decade after its initial release, “The Lorax” and its soundtrack have experienced widespread commercial success, spawning endless memes in the process. However, the soundtrack was initially panned by several critics, who cited a shallow lyricism and absurd production. Despite the original reaction, the soundtrack for “The Lorax” stands as a powerful and much enjoyable piece of children’s media.
Read MoreRenowned singer-songwriter Taylor Swift took to the stage at NRG Stadium on April 21, 2023, for her first Houston, Texas night of The Eras Tour.
Read MoreLocal artists Harper Rye, Madison Baker, and Harry & Emmy came together at the intimate Cactus Cafe to perform at the last Afterglow show of the academic year.
Read MoreHow Otis Rush taught his electric blues peers how to weep in song and truly confess the blues.
Read More“The Hunger” showcases The Distillers’ frontwoman fanning the flames of loss as she teeters on the precipice of moving on.
Read MoreThe Brooklyn, New York singer-songwriter sat down with Afterglow to discuss her recording process, musical inspirations, and her latest EP Bug.
Read MoreAlternative band Crumb performed their first show of their tour at Granada Theater in Dallas, with rock band opener Automatic.
Read MoreIndie-rock band Shakey Graves performed at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas on April 20 with support from Daniel Nunnelee.
Read MoreCaroline Polachek took the audience to her island as she performed songs from her album Desire, I Want to Turn Into You at the ACL Live Moody Theater on April 25.
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