Directed by Black Lake (known for work with Khalid and Jhené Aiko), the video features an intense, cinematic visual style.
Kasablanca also released a VIP Remix , which offers a more driving, club-focused interpretation of the original. Bob Moses Recruits Kasablanca For 'Afterglow'
Released on August 26, 2022, is a dark and brooding club collaboration between the Grammy Award-winning duo Bob Moses and the melodic techno outfit Kasablanca . Background and Development Bob Moses & Kasablanca - Afterglow
The track originated from a spontaneous session at Bob Moses' Los Angeles studio shortly after they finished their album The Silence in Between . Though the duo hadn't planned on starting new music so quickly, the creative synergy with Kasablanca led to the completion of "Afterglow" in just a few days. Before its official release, the artists tested the track in club sets to highly positive crowd reactions.
Critics have noted a "Nine Inch Nails-influenced" dark, brooding slow build that pulses with melancholy longing. Lyrical Themes Directed by Black Lake (known for work with
Provides powerful, progressive synth swells and a nostalgic 80s-influenced analog sound.
The lyrics capture the fading euphoria of a peak experience, using the "afterglow" metaphor to describe the moments when a fervent high begins to wear off. Background and Development The track originated from a
A live version recorded in Denver in 2022 was released to showcase the track's impact in a concert setting.