Review: Howling Owl and Cube Cinema

Local eclectic record label Howling Owl showcased some of the most intriguing talent both in Bristol and beyond last night, all in the space of the intimate Cube cinema. Although just perhaps a rumour, the impetus for this evening came from Howling Owl’s desire to bring low-fi bedroom rocker Alex G from Pennsylvania to Bristol. […]
Field Day Announces Astronomyy, Clarence Clarity And More To Join The Lineup

Field Day has just released a third batch of acts for 2015’s festival, featuring the likes of Astronomyy and Clarence Clarity, as well as sets by AG Cook and Bok Bok. The already eclectic London festival is set for its 9th edition this year, taking up residence in Victoria Park on Saturday 6th and Sunday […]
Cone Playlist 002

This month at Cone we are getting personal. We chose to showcase just a slice of some of the variance that exists within Bristol’s extensive music scene (with the exception of Hot Feet, though they are from Stroud.) All of these tracks are strung together by the common thread of being slow burners. They all […]
Album Review Of Le Thug – Place Is

Le Thug, Glasgow’s electronic shoegaze trio, specialise in an intriguing amalgamation of dark dream pop, drone sounds and electronic experimentation. 2013 saw the release of a 4-track EP entitled Ripping – a showcase of hypnotic and dreamy compositions that, in the words of Song By Toad (Edinburgh based label) “perfectly encapsulates the combination of introspection and euphoria” that can […]