Essential New Music: The New Pornographers’ “Whiteout Conditions”
The headline for Whiteout Conditions, the New Pornographers’ latest triumph, isn’t necessarily that the adrenalized Canadian septet has crafted its
From The Desk Of The Black Watch: The Poems Of John Tottenham
John Andrew Fredrick has spent the last three decades as the sole constant in one of music's most perfect and
Essential New Music: Sera Cahoone’s “From Where I Started”
After several successful albums that leaned more toward the rock side of the country-rock equation, Seattle songwriter (and former drummer)
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MAGNET Feedback With David Bazan
I’ve spent most of my life consuming and making music, and yet I feel my musical understanding has only just
From The Desk Of The Black Watch: London Vs. Los Angeles
John Andrew Fredrick has spent the last three decades as the sole constant in one of music's most perfect and
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Essential New Music: Diamanda Galás’ “All The Way” And “At Saint Thomas The Apostle Harlem”
Every time Diamanda Galás sings, it feels like something bad is going to happen. Whether it be her originals or
In The News: Matthew Sweet, Jeff Tweedy, John Coltrane, Shabazz Palaces, Bob Marley, Allen Ginsberg, Tom Petty, Waxahatchee And More
Matthew Sweet returns with new studio album since 2011 Tomorrow Forever on June 16 via Honeycomb Hideout/Sony/RED. It’s a 17-track
From The Desk Of The Black Watch: Musicals (And Samuel Fucking Johnson)
John Andrew Fredrick has spent the last three decades as the sole constant in one of music's most perfect and
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Essential New Music: Anjou’s “Epithymía”
To turn an axiom on its head, Anjou knows its history and is not repeating it. Robert Donne and Mark
Essential New Music: Buzzcocks’ “Buzzcocks (mk.1) Box”
Hard to believe but it’s now 40 years since the Buzzcocks self-released Spiral Scratch. To celebrate, Domino has put together
Normal History Vol. 425: The Art Of David Lester
Every Saturday, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
From The Desk Of The Black Watch: Daydrinking
John Andrew Fredrick has spent the last three decades as the sole constant in one of music's most perfect and
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Essential New Music: George Harrison’s “The Vinyl Collection”
Growing up Beatles-ish came with a dilemma when post-breakup solo excursions came to call: Which Mop Top would you most
From The Desk Of The Black Watch: Teaching Creative Writing
John Andrew Fredrick has spent the last three decades as the sole constant in one of music's most perfect and
Exclusive Cover Story Excerpt: Aimee Mann Interviewed By “Mad Men” Creator Matthew Weiner
Here’s an exclusive excerpt of the current MAGNET cover story. Interview by Matthew Weiner Photos by James Elliot Bailey Matthew
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From The Desk Of The Black Watch: Several “Cool” Bands You Don’t Need To Listen To
John Andrew Fredrick has spent the last three decades as the sole constant in one of music's most perfect and
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Wolf Eyes: (Inner) Space Is The Place
On its near-500th release since forming in 1996, prolific Detroit noise-terrorists Wolf Eyes turn inward and down on Undertow To
From The Desk Of The Black Watch: One Uncool Genre Artist You Need to Listen To
John Andrew Fredrick has spent the last three decades as the sole constant in one of music's most perfect and
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
