Outlaw country is as much a movement as it is a genre. It began as a rebellion against the mainstream country sound and has since produced some of the most beloved and distinctive artists in the genre, all united by a disdain for the establishment.
Read MoreAmigo the Devil performs at Emo’s on Dec. 5, alongside TK and The Holy Know-Nothings and Suzanne Santo.
Read MorePooneh Presents, Resound, and KUTX’s Holiday Hootenanny micro-festival featured electric performances from of Montreal, Being Dead, Voxtrot, Font, Cut Worms, Native Sun, TC Superstar, and Magic Rockers of Texas on Dec. 15 at Austin’s very own Radio/East.
Read MoreDay One of Holiday Hootenanny brought plenty of cheer with performances from Danny Brown, HEALTH, Water From Your Eyes, Bayonne, Luluwav (of Frost Children), Tear Dungeon, Faerybabyy, and haha Laughing on Dec. 14 at Austin’s Radio/East.
Read MoreFolk singer-songwriter Olive Klug performed an intimate set at Mohawk Austin on Dec. 12 with support from Americana artist Liv Greene.
Read MoreDisco Lines brought euphoric vibes to a sold-out Emo’s on Dec. 7 alongside openers wes mills and Austin Ashtin.
Read MoreAntone’s Nightclub hosted Howdy Gals’ 7th Anniversary Show on Dec. 14 with performances from careabout, Stalefish, Susannah Joffe, and sleep well.
Read MoreThe Fall 2024 Digital Design staff showcases their work throughout the semester in second annual zine: Ephemeral. Through visual storytelling and design, the zine celebrates songs that explore ephemerality but leave an everlasting impact.
Read MoreAs 2024 draws to a close, a new era in underground rap is shaping the future of Hip-hop, even as the genre struggles to produce mainstream superstars. Y2K aesthetics and new forms of music discovery, such as TikTok, define this resurgence.
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.
With performances at just about every local hotspot, TILT stands firm as a next hardcore ‘one-to-watch.’ The group’s newest single, “Bleeder,” coincides with the band’s move toward perpetuity.
Read MoreMy relationship with my brother hasn’t been the best, and my anxiety hasn’t helped. With John Mayer’s “Stop This Train,” I’m finally learning to embrace the speed of life, and I hope my brother is too.
Read MoreMelotheory brought the heat to The Oven for its final ‘Sad Boi Disco’ of the year on Nov. 22.
Read MoreThe Front Bottoms brought the ‘Finding Your Way Home’ tour to Dallas on Nov. 29 alongside indie duo hey, nothing.
Read MoreFar Out Lounge hosts the most bands during Levitation Fest, and Nov. 3’s stunning shoegaze lineup was no exception. With Sad Cell, Glare, Airiel, Drop Nineteens, Ringo Deathstarr, and Slowdive performing, it was one of the most iconic arrays yet.
Read MoreThe Afterglow staff has come together to curate our favorite 2024 albums, which got us through the epic highs and lows of the year.
Read MoreOrion Sun performed at Historic Scoot Inn on Nov. 15 with opener Cruza.
Read MoreUnderoath took the stage at Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater on Nov. 18, playing a mix of chaotic and aggressive hits with supporting act Static Dress.
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