LA’s After just announced a 16-date North American headline tour, and it’s the perfect time to catch up on one of 2024’s most compelling success stories. Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein met on Hinge in 2023 with zero intention of starting a band, but their chemistry proved too magnetic to ignore. Instead of a second date, they channeled that connection into music, and the results have been nothing short of remarkable. Their blend of moody electronic production, grungy guitars, and bright pop sensibilities caught the attention of everyone from Rolling Stone to Apple, landing them in campaigns and playlists that most emerging artists dream about.
The journey from dating app match to touring act has been remarkably fast. After released two EPs in 2025, with singles like‘Outbound’gaining serious momentum and landing on Zane Lowe’s prestigious 26 for’26 playlist. Now their debut album‘Fell Asleep in the Sun’arrives September 18th via Mom + Pop Music, setting the stage for a tour that kicks off September 28th in Denver and wraps November 5th in their home base of Los Angeles. Artist presales begin Wednesday, July 22nd at 10am local time, with general onsale starting Friday, July 24th.
What makes After’s story so magnetic isn’t just the meet-cute origin or the breakneck rise to prominence. It’s the sound itself, which refuses to fit neatly into any single category. Grungy guitars sit comfortably alongside moody drum and bass and trip-hop elements, all wrapped in these infectious pop hooks that stick with you long after the song ends. Have you heard‘Fell Asleep in the Sun’yet, or are you waiting to experience the full album drop?
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