After, a US duo featuring Justine Dorsey and Graham Epstein, has been featured on NME's The Cover, a weekly platform for emerging musical talent. To accompany their profile, the band has curated an exclusive playlist titled "Music For Falling Asleep In The Sun" featuring artists such as Jon Hopkins, Julianna Barwick, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. Their appearance represents part of NME's ongoing commitment to showcasing rising artists globally through in-depth profiles and exclusive photoshoots.

The duo released their debut album "Fell Asleep In The Sun" in July, which draws inspiration from Y2K nostalgia and maximalist pop culture references including the films "The Cell" and "MirrorMask". Dorsey and Epstein originally met on a dating app and have developed a sound that resonates particularly with younger audiences seeking nostalgic aesthetics. NME produces 50 Cover stories annually, with their 2024-2025 coffee table book featuring artists including Kneecap, Lola Young, and Amaarae.