Album Review: Chase Petra, ‘Lullabies For Dogs’
Entering adulthood and all the confusion it brings are evergreen themes in music—and for good reason. Life isn’t always a cakewalk. Having played music together since they were literal children, Chase Petra’s Hunter Allen (vox/guitar) and Evan Schaid (drums) have quite literally grown up on stage. Joined by bassist/vocalist Brooke Dickson, Lullabies for Dogs captures […]
Live Recap: Heartworms @ The Thekla, Bristol
Photo Credit: Hal Fade With the fallow vibes of January now behind us, it’s refreshing to see Bristol’s live music scene spring back to life in recent weeks. No venue embodies the city’s maritime spirit quite like the iconic Thekla, a 424-ton, 173-foot former trading vessel that has hosted performances and club nights for over […]
Album Review: Heartworms, ‘Glutton For Punishment’
Flooded as we are with new artists and tunes daily, building genuine anticipation for an album release has become increasingly difficult. Even the biggest acts have resorted to surprise drops or short rollouts for new material. Our attention spans are shot, and the business model has changed to reflect that. So, why the preamble? To […]
Album Review: HONESTY, ‘U R HERE’
Ever since the British Isles got their hands on synthesizers, they’ve invoked a particular brand of moody ambiance through their keys. From the groundbreaking work of Brian Eno to the nocturnal street hymns of Massive Attack, UK artists have a rare ability to create electronic music that feels both cutting-edge and nostalgically rich in tone. […]
‘Avicii: I’m Tim’: The Dark Reality Behind Fame and Success
Relentless workdays, late-night clubbing, and excessive alcohol—Netflix’s Avicii: I’m Tim reveals the harsh truth behind the glitz and glamour of an artist’s life offstage. In late 2024, Netflix released a powerful two-part documentary on the life and tragic death of global EDM icon Avicii. A prolific producer and DJ, Avicii’s music defined the sound of […]
Album Review: Delivery, ‘Force Majeure’
Words by: Sam Walker-Smart We all need an adrenaline kick after the holidays. The lack of sunlight, overindulgence in food, and losing track of the days can take a toll on anyone. Luckily, Australia’s Delivery is here to kick off 2025 with a bang. Just two weeks into the new year, the Melbourne-based garage punks […]
CONE Picks: Best Indie Albums of 2024
2024 was a standout year for music, filled with exceptional releases and unforgettable moments. While mainstream artists dominated the spotlight—dropping blockbuster albums, headlining NFL halftime shows, and filling arenas—the indie music scene also thrived. From Cheekface’s It’s Sorted (New Professor Music) to Vincent Lima’s Versions of Uncertainty, the indie community delivered some of the most […]
Live Recap: White Denim @ Rough Trade, Bristol
Photo Credit: Rhys Dolman Words: Sam Walker-Smart Hoping to end a year of gigs with scorching riffs and 10ccs of pure funk, I’m headed to Rough Trade Bristol to catch White Denim’s intimate in-store show. Always a promising live proposition, the James Petralli-led outfit was in town to promote their latest album, 12, an excellent […]
Live Recap: Mattiel @ Strange Brew, Bristol
Photo credit: Rhys Dolman Words by: Sam Walker-Smart If there’s ever a day to indulge in some crooning, it’s a Sunday. Returning to the laid-back atmosphere of Fairfax Street’s Strange Brew, we were treated to just that by Amsterdam’s one and only Cosmic Crooner. Decked out in a flared suit, shades, and a high-collared shirt, […]
Album Review: The Cure, ‘Songs of a Lost World’
Words by: David James Young For the first three minutes and 20 seconds of Songs of a Lost World—The Cure’s first new album since 2008—listeners are thrust into a freefall of sorts. With ambient textures and atmospherics reminiscent of the band’s 1989 game-changer Disintegration, Jason Cooper’s slow-motion drum pattern is moored by Simon Gallup’s signature, […]