The Duality of Elsy Wameyo: Kenyan Singer Unpacks Debut EP ‘Saint and Sinner’
Photo Credit: Brian Kinywa Words by: Cat Woods Riding a wave of awards, years of live performance, and a phenomenal debut EP, Kenyan-born Australian singer-songwriter Elsy Wameyo delivers her highly anticipated debut album, Saint Sinner. And as expected, she doesn’t let us down. In early 2018, Wameyo began releasing tracks to an unsuspecting public, starting […]
Album Review: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, ‘Flight b741’
Words by: Sam Walker-Smart Another day, another King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard album—but what will these madcap Aussies tackle this time? Will their 26th album delve into electro-pop while thematically exploring marine life’s plight? Or might they approach No Wave from the perspective of a tormented NYC ghost? In reality, Flight b741 is […]
Romi O Discusses Genre-Defying Debut Album ‘Edges’ in Candid Interview
Photo Credit: YouTube Words by: Cat Woods Brooklyn-based artist Romi O (formerly Romi Hanoch) had to embark on both a literal and sonic journey before finding the formula for her forthcoming debut album, Edges, releasing July 26. At 22, she relocated from her hometown of Tel Aviv to the buzzing backdrop of Brooklyn, New York, where […]
“Pushing Off from the Bottom:” How Donovan Woods Created ‘Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now’
Photo Credit: Brittany Farhat Words by: Simon Coates Emotions populate Donovan Woods’ lexicon, collected like charms on a bracelet— some care-worn and nibbled, others new and bright. On his eighth album, Things Were Never Good If They’re Not Good Now, which was released on July 12, Woods unveils his latest additions. But first, we need […]
Will AI Replace VFX Artists In Film? Experts Weigh In
Words by: Keegan Sentner Over the past few months, the presence of artificial intelligence has sparked an intense debate and profoundly shaken the film and entertainment industry. Several films released this year, such as Late Night with the Devil and, most recently, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, have faced criticism for integrating AI into […]
THE DISCOVERY – BLUSH BOY
Photo Credit: Instagram Words by Sam Walker-Smart Launching a band in 2024 comes with many challenges. Some are as old as time, while others stem from our chaotically interconnected world. In a music industry characterized by perpetual change, one factor reigns supreme: the power of a great tune. When CONE first heard “True Colors,” the […]
7 Must-See Indie Films At The 2024 Tribeca Film Festival
Words by: Taylor Hunsberger The Tribeca Film Festival is quickly approaching, and with each passing day, the lineup of films becomes even more exciting. While the slate of both narrative and documentary features looks promising, a few films truly stand out. From Yannis Veslemes’s She Loved Blossoms More to Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala’s The […]
John Grant on Death, Dancefloors, Bitter Truths and New Album ‘The Art of The Lie’
Photo Credit: Words by: David James Young CONTENT WARNING: This article contains descriptions of a graphic homophobic hatecrime. After a quarter-century in the music game and a score of albums to his name, you might forgive singer-songwriter John Grant for resting on his laurels in his mid-50s. However, his new album, The Art of […]
Sour Widows Discuss the Poetic and Powerful Resilience Unleashed on Debut LP ‘Revival of a Friend’
Photo Credit: BandcampWords by: Cat Woods California trio Sour Widows have built the sort of fanbase that might make you think they’re several albums into their seven-year career. But the fact that Revival of a Friend is their debut full-length album only further proves their popularity extends beyond recordings, showcasing their bristling, brilliant live […]
Melbourne five-piece Kosmetika Deliver Shoegaze-Synth on Third Album ‘Luxury’
Photo Credit: James Morris Words by: Cat Woods Melbourne has long been a breeding ground for charismatic, fiery indie bands, spanning from AC/DC and Amyl and the Sniffers to The Birthday Party and Tropical Fuck Storm. The five-piece Melbourne band Kosmetika continue to uphold the legacy of idiosyncratic, adventurous DIY-style music makers in the city. […]