Album Review: Fake Friends ‘Let’s Not Overthink This’
Fake Friends are an emerging post-wave group from Montréal, Canada, combining the melancholic sounds of post-punk with the obscure introspection of new wave. A gang of pals with an ironically-titled band name, Fake Friends, are all about creating a soundscape that’s bursting with energy and layered with clever, thought-provoking lyrics. With less than 2,000 followers […]
The Next Wave: 7 Alternative Bands to Watch in 2026
A new wave of alternative rock bands is quietly reshaping the scene. And chances are, you haven’t heard of them yet. Alternative rock is constantly evolving. For years, established acts like Hemlocke Springs, Fat White Family, and Black Country, New Road set the tone, dominating music rotations with era-defining projects. But over the past year, […]
Album Review: LOUD WOMEN ‘10th Anniversary Compilation’
Loud Women marks its 10th anniversary with a compilation album that cuts straight to the heart of what the collective has always stood for. Released through the independent Punk Fox label, the album brings together women and non-binary DIY artists who’ve moved through the collective’s orbit over the past decade. But this isn’t a nostalgic […]
Native James Close Out Their Tour with Utter Carnage at The Old Blue Last
Even if you haven’t heard their music, anyone wired into the alt scene and drawn to heavier sounds has likely crossed paths with the name Native James. Their debut EP, Confessions of a Sinner is gaining momentum, thanks to its kaleidoscopic mix of grime, punk, hip-hop, metal, and everything in between. The past two weeks […]
SANE INSIDE INSANITY: How Andreas Zerr Captured the Phenomenon Behind Rocky Horror
German producer and director Andreas Zerr is not your average Rocky Horror Picture Show stan. In fact, he’s explicitly expressed, “I’m not a fan.” But, as you make your way through his SANE INSIDE INSANITY documentary, you unearth the story of how the 1975 musical comedy‑horror film came to be a culturally relevant artpiece, cultivating […]
Legss Live @ Moth Club, London
One month after dropping their highly anticipated debut album Unreal, art-rock quartet Legss took over Hackney’s Moth Club for their final headlining London show of the year. It’s Saturday night in one of the city’s most intimate venues, and the band has transformed the room into something electric. They delivered a raw showcase of technical […]
7 Moments That Show DJ AG Is Changing the Game
If you’re new here, Ashley Gordon—also known as DJ AG—is a Black DJ from Tottenham, London, who has spent the last few years cultivating an online community. Known by the slogan “London DJ making a difference,” he’s built his reputation DJ’ing on the streets of Jamaica, London, and New York. In 2022, AG began livestreaming […]
Album Review: Ho99o9, ‘Tomorrow We Escape’
It’s been three years since New Jersey psych-rock duo Ho99o9 blessed us with their industrial punk album SKIN. Soon after, they shifted gears, softening the tone with their Ho99o9 Presents Territory: Turf Talk, Vol. II, a mixtape that delved deeper into the hip-hop genre. Now, two years later, the duo returns with their third studio […]
Festival Recap: 2000Trees Festival 2025
Forever home to the underground—whether it’s hardcore, punk, alt-rock, or everything in between—the 2000Trees Festival is a four-day event championing breakthrough and DIY acts that challenge the status quo. This year, the lineup was stacked with some of the most exciting, genre-bending hardcore and alternative projects the indie music scene has to offer. CONE made […]
‘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 […]