Album Review: Cephas Azariah, ‘Joy Paradox’
Words by: Sam Walker-Smart With BRAT Summer officially over, it is time to hunker down with more meditative tunes for the fall season, and you better believe CONE has you covered. We thought a cinematic ambient record, finished in a cabin by Scottish lochs, perfectly fits the bill. Joy Paradox is the debut album by […]
Album Review: Mathieu Santos, ‘Fan Fiction’
Words by: Sam Walker-Smart In the words of the great Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast,” and it certainly has for musician Mathieu Santos. Fan Fiction is Santos’ second studio album and his first release under his own name since 2011’s Massachusetts 2010. Over the past 14 years, he has experienced significant life changes: navigating […]
Album Review: Anna McClellan, ‘Electric Bouquet’
Words by: Sam Walker-Smart Hailing from Omaha, Nebraska, songwriter Anna McClellan crafts achingly fragile songs that pack a satisfying lo-fi punch. Following her 2020 album I saw first light, McClellan returns with Electric Bouquet, featuring 11 enthralling tunes that chronicle the past four years of her life. With a vocal style somewhere between outsider artist […]
Album Review: Caribou, ‘Honey’
Words by: David James Young For the past 20 years, Dan Snaith has cultivated his own unique universe on the dance floor under the Caribou moniker. In a scene often crowded with trends, Snaith has always stayed true to electronica and dance music that serves as a true alternative to the typical nightclub experience. The […]
Live Recap: Kit Sebastian at The Jam Jar, Bristol
Photo credit: Rhys Dolman Words: Sam Walker-Smart One of the great aspects of Bristol is its diverse array of unique venues for catching bands across all genres. Now celebrating its tenth anniversary, The Jam Jar prides itself on hosting an eclectic mix of global acts within its vibrant interiors. If you’re looking to dance […]
Cumgirl8 Opens Up About Their Synth-Heavy, Sexy, and Sincere Debut Album ‘the 8th cumming’
Photo credit: Charlie Knepper Words by: Cat Woods In the grungy, bass-heavy throb of synths and moody atmospherics, New York band cumgirl8 has found their niche. Their debut album, the 8th cumming, revels in witty lyrics, analog synths, and short and sweet, club-ready bangers. Formed in 2019, bassist Lida Fox, guitarists Veronica Vilim and […]
How The Cure Influenced Pop Culture and Left a Lasting Legacy
Photo credit: Ida Marie Odgaard / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP Words by: Sam Walker-Smart It’s been 16 years since alternative icons The Cure released their last album, 4:13 Dream. During that time, the band’s legacy has only grown. The moody hitmakers have regularly headlined major festivals like Glastonbury, Coachella, and Lollapalooza, and received recognition from […]
On the Rise with Tarian
Photo credit: EJ Visual’ Words by: Laviea Thomas Tarian, which translates to “shield” in Welsh, is an exciting rising talent bridging the gap between indie folk and hip-hop. Ready to start anew, he is developing a sound that perfectly captures life’s dissonant woes alongside its sporadic highs. Describing his style as “hip-hop with a singer-songwriter […]
How Toydrum Danced Their Way to Critical Acclaim with the ‘Slow Horses’ Soundtrack
Photo credit: IMDB Words by: Cat Woods British duo Toydrum may be a powerhouse you haven’t yet discovered. For trip-hop enthusiasts, the name Unkle might resonate, though. This pioneering outfit was formed by James Lavelle in 1992 and featured a revolving lineup of guest producers, vocalists, and musicians—most notably DJ Shadow, Thom Yorke, Mike D, […]
Album Review: Kit Sebastian, ‘New Internationale’
Words by: Sam Walker-Smart Formed in England in 2017 by two globetrotting souls, Kit Sebastian is the kind of band you can’t describe in a few words. They easily defy categorization, making them a genuinely refreshing listen. Merve Erdem left her native Turkey to study film in Italy a decade ago. She later wrote her […]