TikTok star turned budding pop-punk angel Nessa Barrett softly rocked the American Express stage at the hottest time of the most scorching day yet during ACL 2023.
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Maggie Rogers, d4vd, and The Lumineers brought fierce dance moves and heartfelt performances to Zilker Park at Austin City Limits on October 13.
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Icelandic alternative artist Björk sought a revival in the past year with the release of her 10th studio album, Fossora. The artist, most notably known for her work in the ’90s, now reaches a younger generation through her raw lyricism and dynamic beats.
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Indie-folk artist Field Medic performed at Parish on October 9 with support from Olivia Barton.
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Austin’s best new underground music demands to be danced to at your next Halloween party or used as the soundtrack to your friendsgiving feast.
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Producer and singer ZHU brought the “Grace” Tour to Austin at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on October 4.
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The multi-faceted, ever-talented, and certified Editor-in-Chief of Mother Times, Rina Sawayama, obliterated the stage this Saturday at the Austin City Limits Music Festival.
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In light of Noah Kahan’s ACL appearance, Afterglow photographer Natalie Anspach captured the aesthetic of the New England singer’s album Stick Season on 35mm film. These photos reflect the feelings of despair and longing described in the album while also examining the beauty, charm, and unique comfort this corner of the United States offers.
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Headliners seem to grab all the attention, but some of the best musicians at this year's Austin City Limits music festival delivered punching performances all before 3 p.m.
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On October 3, Finnish singer Ville Valo performed his only Texas show in Austin for ACL Live at the Moody Theater.
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Jenny Carson, Brody Price, and Pelvis Wrestley perform at The Ballroom at Spiderhouse.
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The Iconic Venue Fund is undeniably helpful, but we could be doing more to sustain Austin’s live music scene.
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British singer-songwriter Maisie Peters filled Emo’s with her coming-of-age tunes on October 4. Grace Enger, an indie-pop artist, opened for the self-proclaimed “Good Witch.”
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Father John Misty’s sexist egotism clouds his conceptualization of mental health in the music videos for “Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings” and “Mr. Tillman.”
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Molly Burch performed with groups Van Mary and Thor & Friends at Mohawk on Friday, September 29th.
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GROUPLOVE lost themselves in the music as they sang loud and jammed out with fans under a full Harvest moon at Stubb’s.
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On September 27th, country artist Patrick Droney played his second Texas show of the Runaway Tour at Scoot Inn in Austin, Texas.
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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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