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There’s nothing like a triple bill of rebellion, power chords, and mosh pits to cut through the tedium of the working week. And Wednesday night’s

There’s nothing like a triple bill of rebellion, power chords, and mosh pits to cut through the tedium of the working week. And Wednesday night’s

Independent Venue Week returned for its 12th consecutive run in January 2026. Celebrating music from across the globe, from small, emerging talent, to trailblazers, the

Anna von Hausswolff has always seemed like an artist best suited to the darker months. But arriving in Bristol in January—the city slick with rain,

As 2025 comes to a close, CONE reflects on a year of unforgettable performances and rising indie talent. The 2025 Performance Archive is a curated

I went into LEISURE’s sold-out Bristol show at Thekla convinced it would be a fairly chilled affair—R&B-funk sounds that would provide a gentle glide into

Strange Brew has a reputation for the unpredictable and the eclectic. From African funk to mind-bending electronica, it’s Bristol’s go-to stage for acts that defy
Wet Leg’s ascent shows no signs of slowing. After producing an instant indie classic with their debut single “Chaise Longue” in 2021, the Isle of

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

There’s something fundamentally off about seeing Mac DeMarco on a soaking-wet evening in November. His slacker-rock catalog is built for hazy afternoons and sun-drenched loafing,

With the holidays just around the corner, you’d think festival season was long over. But Bristol had one last gem to offer, and it didn’t
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