Artist description Afterglow is a semi acoustic band from central New Jersey.Afterglow's music is a very eclectic combination of instrumentation that combines world percussion, fuzzy electrics, sparkling acoustics, and haunting angelic vocal harmonies.

Music Style Alternative, Pop, Folk

Musical Influences Dead Can Dance, Sarah Mclachlan, Beatles, Cocteau Twins, Throwing Muses, Siouxie and the Banshees, Curve, Prince

Similar Artists Fiona Apple, Jewel, Sara Mclachlan, Indigo Girls,

Artist History Afterglow has been around since 1994 playing coffee houses and bars throughout New York and New Jersey.In this time the band has earned awards of "Best Acoustic Band" and "Best Female Vocalists" in the Asbury Music awards. Most recently Afterglow was a finalist in the 1999 Lilith Fair contest in New York.

Group Members Danielle Kimak Stauss-Vocals,guitar, Stephanie Neuhaus-Vocals,percussion, Jason L Mattia-guitars, Mikk Ciecierski-guitars, Alvaro Romao-percussion, Rich Haddad-bass

Albums Afterglow 3 song Sampler

Press Reviews The Star Ledger-"Pretty harmonies sounded like The Everly Brothers under the influence of Enya." Ben Horowitz 1995 The Asbury Park Press- "Afterglow makes music that is layered but not heavy kind of like baklava." Kelly Jane Cotter 1996 East Coast Rocker- "There set was a wonderful passage through twisted feelings and beautiful observations." Geoff Thorn 1995 The Aquarian Arts Weekly- "Afterglow is one of those bands who literally defy description" Al Muzer 1996 Artlink- "If you like your music ethereal and sensual with lots of groovy percussion, shimmering and wistful bells, and beautiful vocals,Afterglow is a must" Margaret Murry- The Knitting Factory

Additional Info Afterglow's full length debut self titled cd will be available the spring of 2000 on Brighter and Level 1 Records

Location Keyport, New Jersey - USA

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