MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Buddy Miller’s “Fired Again” (Tribute To Don Heffington)
Buddy Miller first met the late Don Heffington in the 1980s through Victoria Williams. “He became my favorite drummer and
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Sunnsetter’s “Fear It Comes In Waves” Video
“Fear It Comes In Waves” is a product of Andrew McLeod’s infatuation with Philadelphia’s shoegaze scene. “To take myself out
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of JD McPherson’s “Just Like Summer”
There’s another version of Nite Owls kicking around somewhere. JD McPherson recorded it in Los Angeles several years ago, and
The Deslondes Go Track By Track On “Roll It Out”
The Deslondes made it an uneven 13 tracks on Roll It Out (New West) with J.J. Cale’s “Drifters Wife,” even stealing
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Arthur Ahbez’s “A Simple Medication” Video
Sounding like a docile renegade from another era, Auckland, New Zealand’s Arthur Ahbez has found ample room to roam amid
Five Questions With Hugo Largo
Fleeting as it was, Hugo Largo had its moment in the late 1980s. Fawned over by critics and fellow musicians
Normal History Vol. 808: The Art Of David Lester
Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
Five Questions With Nada Surf (And Exclusive Premiere Of Its “Second Skin” Video)
The best power-pop band currently intact and residing on this planet, Nada Surf has settled into a comfortable midlife groove
Essential New Music: Theoxenia’s “(Adventures In) Stasis”
While the name of this album implies immobility, the record itself will not be confined. It first appeared in 2022
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Faux Prix’s “No Harm”
Technically, “No Harm” was the first song Bradley Hanan Carter ever wrote for his Faux Prix collective. “Well, the chorus
Five Questions With Shovels & Rope
Shovels & Rope know they have an image problem. On paper, the husband-and-wife duo format carries with it a certain
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Naked Giants’ “Did I Just Die” Video
For its third full-length release, Seattle garage/punk trio Naked Giants reconnected with Dylan Wall, the same producer tasked with reining
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Annabel (lee)’s “If You Show Me (Alice)” Video
Alice in Wonderland gets a twisted update in the new video from the cinematic, charismatic Annabel (lee). “The first few
Five Questions With The Heavy Heavy
The Heavy Heavy had been milking the considerable magic of its debut EP, Life And Life Only, for more than
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Fleshtones’ “The Consequences”
A band synonymous with the more flamboyant brilliance of New York City’s legendary East Village music scene, the Fleshtones are
Paul Weller At Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY
Paul Weller at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, N.Y. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Cigarettes After Sex At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Cigarettes After Sex at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Normal History Vol. 807: The Art Of David Lester
Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
Pearl Jam At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Flora Cash’s “My Ex Would’ve Left By Now”
Partners in music and in life, Flora Cash’s Shpresa Lleshaj and Cole Randall experienced their share of bumps in the
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Wayne Graham’s “We Could Have Been Friends”
Wayne Graham’s quirky Southern boogie has more in common with late-period Wilco than LCD Soundsystem’s post-punk dancefloor antics. But the
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Otlo’s “Daisy”
Otlo (a.k.a. Preston Bearden) envisioned his latest single, “Daisy,” as a collision of indie rock and vintage video games. “Both
Crowded House At The Rooftop At Pier 17, New York City
Crowded House at the Rooftop At Pier 17, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Five Questions With Jana Mila
With some help from seasoned Nashville producer and session ace Todd Lombardo, Jana Mila has fashioned one of the most
Goose At PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
Goose at PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, N.J. Photos by Evan Albuck.