Release Radar: Indie Albums Dropping June 2026
June 2026 arrives with a packed slate of indie releases that span a wide range of moods, textures, and approaches. Across the month, established acts like Widowspeak, of Montreal, and Pond return with records that extend or refine their established sound, while newer or fast-rising names such as La Sécurité and Chanel Beads continue to […]
Album Review: Boards of Canada, ‘Inferno’
Turn off the lights. Put on the best headphones you own. Drive into the nearest forest and don’t look back. That’s the optimal way to experience Inferno, the long-awaited fifth album from Scottish brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin. Someone smarter than me once said that writing about music is like dancing about architecture. Well, […]
May 2026: Indie Albums Dropping This Month
There’s something about spring that loosens things up. Artists who have been sitting on finished records finally let them go. Labels clear their release schedules, and listeners emerge from winter hibernation with an appetite for something new. May 2026 makes full use of that energy, arriving with one of the most stacked and varied lineups […]
April 2026: Indie Album Releases You Should Know About
April is shaping up to be a standout month for indie music, with releases that span across bold experimentation, introspective storytelling, and genre-blurring sounds. From Knumears’ Directions to Jessie Ware’s Superbloom, this month’s lineup brings both rising stars and established acts to the forefront. Whether you’re hunting for the next breakout album or just looking […]
2025 Performance Archive: The Year on Stage
As 2025 comes to a close, CONE reflects on a year of unforgettable performances and rising indie talent. The 2025 Performance Archive is a curated gallery capturing the energy, passion, and creativity that ignited stages worldwide, from intimate basements to sprawling festivals. Mei Semones, WITCH, Mac DeMarco, and more shape the year’s defining moments across […]
Album Review: Frost Children, ‘Sister’
Byline: Bella Spratley Frost Children’s latest album, Sister, scratches the party itch. Blending weirdness with raw talent, the duo delivers a hedonistic EDM record that crackles with energy, vibrant synths, and layered vocals. From the first beat, it’s impossible not to get pulled in. Every track surges with momentum, driven by bold production that […]
“Opacity Is a Right”: How Cap_able Uses Fashion to Fool Facial Recognition Technology
It’s January 2019, and a man walking through London notices live facial recognition cameras set up by the Metropolitan Police. He’s taking the most convenient route to his destination, and rerouting would add extra time to his journey. To avoid being scanned, he covers his face, only to be promptly surrounded by officers and fined […]
Style, Sweat, Signal: How Indie Sportswear and Smart Tech Are Rewiring the Game
Indie sportswear and smart tech are re-imagining athletics through a powerful lens of cultural inclusivity and diverse fashion accessibility. These emerging tools and brands aren’t just chasing performance anymore. They are championing usability and flexibility. Imagine elevated mesh shorts with tailored silhouettes, sleek sneakers that ditch loud logos for subtle style, and concepts that merge […]
She Wore the Pants… and the Hat Too: How Women Are Rewriting the Rules at Pitti Uomo
Anxious and overwhelmed by the relentless news cycle this past winter, I turned to doomscrolling for escape. In a failed attempt to reset my algorithm, I stumbled across Pitti Uomo. But what caught my eye wasn’t the usual parade of men in tailored suits and cigars — it was the women. Their presence felt like […]
Culture Carriers: How PishPosh, StockedUp, and TORTURE® Are Shaping Indie Streetwear’s Next Wave
Philadelphia’s underground fashion scene has always been loud without needing a mic. It’s in the quiet confidence of a walk, the intention stitched into every article of clothing, and the legacy being built by hand. At the heart of this movement are three brands: PishPosh, StockedUp, and TORTURE® each unique in style and approach, but […]