MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of The Loved Ones’ “Latest Hits!”
The Loved Ones emerged from California’s mod revival scene in 1990 with an appreciation for the Yardbirds, Chicago blues and
A Conversation With Leah Wellbaum (Slothrust)
Losing a band member could’ve easily prompted Slothrust to simplify. Instead, guitarist/vocalist Leah Wellbaum and drummer/multi-instrumentalist Will Gorin saw their
MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of The Effigies’s “Fire. Aim. Ready.”
With early EPs like 1981’s Haunted Town and 1983’s We’re Da Machine, the Effigies helped establish Chicago as a Midwestern
A Conversation With Elliott Smith Biographer Jamie Fisher
On the 23rd anniversary of Elliott Smith’s death, MAGNET’s Corey duBrowa speaks to Jamie Fisher, author of the new, definitive
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Dazies’ “Still Life”
Fascinated by the one-sided relationships between fans and celebrities and the stories of people falling in love with ChatGPT, Eddie
Essential New Music: Jules Reidy’s “Clerestory”
A clerestory is an elevated wall panel that contains windows. Often found in churches and other large buildings, clerestories were
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Deathdotgov’s “Laces (Redux)”
Phoenix-based quartet Deathdotgov has built its sound around chaotic rhythms, jagged guitars and an apparent disregard for genre boundaries. But
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Point Break 2’s “Haunted Car”
Point Break 2’s latest single was inspired by a late-night trip to the ER after a bike accident. “It was
MAGNET Exclusive: Darn Kelly Goes Track By Track On “Waffle Houseboat”
Darn Kelly’s Rand Kelly is living proof that weeding can be a useful side gig. Best known as a founding
Normal History Vol. 917: 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 Love Riot
There’s a certain symmetry to Love Riot’s reunion story. When Lisa Mathews became a parent, she and fellow member Mikel
MAGNET Exclusive: Deep Glens Goes Track By Track On “Carver”
Brett Bullion has spent much of the past decade behind the scenes, working as a producer and mixing engineer for
Five Questions With Bodega
Bodega’s wiry guitars, deadpan vocals and pointed social commentary have earned the New York City outfit a reputation as inspired
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Nourallah Brothers’ “Reunion Time” Video
It took more than 20 years, some technological intervention and a transcontinental collaboration to finish “Reunion Time.” The song appears
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Diver Through’s “It’s The Sky”
The inspiration for “It’s The Sky” can be traced to an unlikely source. “The title comes from an article I
A Conversation With Jimmy Flemion (The Frogs)
Three decades after its initial release, the Frogs’ My Daughter The Broad remains an enduring testament to the peculiar chemistry
MAGNET Exclusive: Outer World Goes Track By Track On “Home”
For Kenneth Close and Tracy Wilson, home is a continuous reclamation process. As Outer World, they revel in that concept
Five Questions With Palace
Independence has arrived at a crucial moment for Palace. The London alt-rock trio’s fifth release, Ox (Palace Presents/AWAL), marks a
MAGNET Exclusive: Kiefer Goes Track By Track On “Memory Bomb”
The title of Memory Bomb (Blue Note) is Kiefer Shackelford’s poetic shorthand for dreams—the ones that arrive during sleep, those
A Conversation With Geoff Wilkinson (US3)
Calling Snap, Crackle & Bop! a return to Us3’s roots may be an unfair assessment. As London-based mastermind Geoff Wilkinson
MAGNET Exclusive: Miyaxx Goes Track By Track On “Hold Your Ego Out Like A Sun”
Lea Thomas and John Thayer have been collaborating in one form or another for more than a decade. Also partners
Live Review: Westside Cowboy And Star Moles, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 10, 2026
Westside Cowboy and Star Moles have little in common aside from being two of the buzziest breakout indie acts of
Normal History Vol. 916: 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











