Far Out Magazine

Far Out Magazine is a British online culture magazine, headquartered in London and founded in 2010.[1] Far Out focuses on independent and alternative culture, reviewing music, films and the arts along with relative interviews and curated playlists.[2][3][4]

Far Out Magazine
Editor-in-chiefLee Thomas-Mason
CategoriesArts, Entertainment, Music, Travel, Film
FormatOnline
FounderLee Thomas-Mason
Year founded2010
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inLondon
LanguageEnglish
Websitefaroutmagazine.co.uk

History

Far Out Magazine was founded in 2010 by Lee Thomas-Mason, then a student of Leeds Metropolitan University. Shortly after, Jack Whatley became an editor of the website as both pushed the content into new directions.[5][6] Lee Thomas-Mason, previously a sports reporter at Sky Sports, The Mirror and Metro (British newspaper).[7]

While first focusing on unsigned artists and independent music venues with a Gonzo journalism approach, Far Out expanded into coverage of cinema in 2013 and, subsequently, included curated travel, arts and photography sections.[8][9]

In 2017 Far Out Magazine partnered with suicide prevent charity CALM.[10]

In 2021, Far Out Magazine also confirmed a media partnership with the British Film Institute (BFI), focusing on the work of Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai.

References
  1. "Far Out Magazine: Contact Information, Journalists, and Overview | Muck Rack". muckrack.com.
  2. "INTERVIEW: Andrew Parties with Far Out Magazine - Andrew W.K." Andrewwk.
  3. "Far Out Magazine". Rotten Tomatoes.
  4. "Far Out Magazine Has Compiled A List Of Stevie Nicks Favoruite Books". Cosmic.
  5. "Lee Thomas-Mason | Far Out Magazine Journalist | Muck Rack". muckrack.com.
  6. "Jack Whatley journalist at Far Out Magazine. Contact information". Media Coverage.
  7. "Articles up to March 21st, 2017 | Metro UK". Metro. 21 March 2017.
  8. "Thank you to Far Out Magazine for Reminding us how brilliant Ringo Starr is. We Agree!". Modern Drummer Magazine. 8 February 2021.
  9. "Far Out Magazine's 50 Best Albums of 2019". Album of The Year.
  10. "Doctor's Orders: Shame's Charlie Steen prescribes 9 of his favourite records". Far Out. 7 March 2021.
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