Far Out Magazine
Far Out Magazine was founded in 2010 as a zine between friends. Since then, it has grown into one of the world’s leading independent culture publications, reaching over two billion impressions annually without a penny of external investment.
The same crafty culture fiends remain at the helm, covering the worlds of music, cinema, art, travel, and counterculture with the same passion that defined our beginnings.
What started with scribbled log-in details on pub walls in the north, inviting anyone with something progressive to contribute to our indie world, has evolved into a cutting-edge modern newsroom made up of full-time staff from all walks of life and corners of the globe.
While we now operate as a professional global publication, the spirit of our gonzo beginnings remains central to who we are. As an independent voice, we believe cultural journalism should prioritise storytelling, originality, and genuine perspective over algorithm-driven content.
Whether we’re interviewing the next great band, covering grassroots campaigns to save beloved cultural spaces, revisiting the moments that shaped modern art, or partnering with organisations like CALM to explore the relationship between culture and mental health, our goal remains the same: to deliver passionate reporting and cultural insight at its most compelling.
In an increasingly chaotic world, we may sometimes approach culture with irreverence and celebrate the joy art can bring, but there remains a serious intent beneath everything we do. We believe the future of journalism must remain independent. It’s the only way to ensure stories are driven by perspective and truth, rather than stakeholder interests or algorithmic priorities.
With that ethos at our core, we’ve also built one of the most trusted news desks in independent culture media, delivering timely, impartial coverage across music, film, art, and contemporary culture.
We also believe culture should be accessible to everyone. As an online publication, we can share stories freely with readers around the world creating a home for overlooked voices, alternative perspectives, and misfit stories that deserve to be heard.
Far Out Magazine is the independent voice of culture.
Founded
2010
Page Views
160m per year
Social Reach
1.9 billion
Far Out Magazine exists to curate culture with independence. In an age of fast-fashion, our approach is to uphold a timeless quality with journalism that gets beneath the surface of a story. We tell stories that matter to us, on our terms, and to readers who truly care about them.
