Hwael Mag publishes in-depth critical essays on new music releases and films, covering artists such as Darren Hayman, devonwho and director Athina Rachel Tsangari. Each issue pairs close listening or viewing with historical and cultural context.

Long-form interviews and essays on left-field electronic music, club culture and the arts, written by an author with deep ties to the San Francisco and Bay Area scene. Readers get artist conversations, personal criticism and cultural history on experimental and underground music.

First Floor covers electronic music, mixing commentary on the industry and culture with short reviews of new releases. Readers get an informed critical perspective on trends such as AI in music production alongside album and EP recommendations.

A round-up of writing, reviews and recommendations on experimental music, mixing album reviews with the editor's personal listening notes, live show reports and interview updates. Coverage spans experimental electronic, hip hop, noise, drone and world-influenced improvisation.