The site focuses on independent and alternative culture, providing analysis of music, film, travel and the arts alongside exclusive interviews and curated playlists.

[citation needed] Jack Whatley then became an editor and broadened the scope of the website.

The slogan "The Independent Voice of Culture" was created since Far Out is a completely autonomous organization that does not have any outside ownership or significant corporate support.

[4] 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.

[5][6] With a gonzo journalism style, Far Out first concentrated on unsigned musicians and independent music venues.