Five Questions With Deathcrash
For the better part of a decade, London’s deathcrash has specialized in a post-rock eco-system that moves like a dormant
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Connor Daly’s “Like A River”
Connor Daly has reserved some lofty praise for his new single, “Like A River.” “It’s one of my favorite songs
Five Questions With Cub
Cub recently poked its head out of the post-’90s void with the 30th-anniversary reissue of Come Out Come Out (Mint).
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of My Wife’s An Angel’s “Lil’ Bug”
Philadelphia noise rockers My Wife’s An Angel have never been one for succinct explanations. Rest assured we tried with “Lil’
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Lukka’s “Tomboi” Video
Synth-driven hypnotist Franzi Szymkowiak reaches for the stars with Lukka’s gender-bending new single, “Tomboi.” “It’s about exploring your feminine and
MAGNET Exclusive: CVCHE Goes Track By Track On “Get Fluffy”
According to the members of CVCHE (pronounced “ceviche”), they’re just some guys who’ve known each other a long time and
Essential New Music: Universal Light’s “Universal Light”
Mike Gangloff’s ongoing projects tend to be fitful affairs. Eight Point Star, Black Twig Pickers and Pelt each have a
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of C. Gibbs’ “What The Doctor Says”
After a disheartening visit to an “unscrupulous” doctor, Christian Gibbs went home and wrote a song about it. “I came
Perfume Genius At New York Society For Ethical Culture, New York City
Perfume Genius at New York Society For Ethical Culture, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Normal History Vol. 889: 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
A Conversation With Jeff Whalen (Tsar)
The history of rock ‘n’ roll is littered with woulda, coulda, shoulda bands that, for one reason or another, never
MAGNET Exclusive: Donovan Woods Goes Track By Track On “Squander Your Gifts”
For years, Donovan Woods and Abe Stoklasa were close cogs in the Nashville machine. They wrote songs for the likes
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Drivin N Cryin’s “Why Don’t You Go Around”
If you’ve ever gotten behind the wheel in Atlanta, you know what you’re in for. Kevn Kinney sure does. The
MAGNET Exclusive: Cat Clyde Goes Track By Track On “Mud Blood Bone”
Writing Mud Blood Bone (Concord) was good medicine for an emotionally bruised Cat Clyde after a failed romance. “The songs
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of David Aaron Greenberg’s “Snap Shot”
Multidisciplinary artist, poet and singer/songwriter David Aaron Greenberg admits that his work as a musician is more fully realized in
Five Questions With Asher White
Asher White had taken her obsession with cerebral singer/songwriter Jessica Pratt to the next level: a full-album reimagining of Pratt’s
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of White Denim’s “Ruby”
White Denim is very much a product of Austin’s eclectic—dare say, weird—music scene. A jam band reconfigured for millennial ears,
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Troy Mercy’s “Cheap Machine”
With “Cheap Machine,” Troy Mercy was looking to accomplish one of recorded music’s tougher feats—even with today’s technology. “I wanted
Essential New Music: Joshua Abrams’ “Music For Pulse Meridian Foliation”
In April 2023, REDCAT, a Los Angeles exhibit/performance space that’s part of CalArts, hosted Pulse Meridian Foliation. It was an
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Clover Stieve’s “How Big Can I Dream”
Clover Stieve wrote “How Big Can I Dream” in the backseat of a Subaru in Queens, N.Y., for a 24-hour
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Ashley Riley’s “Easy On Me”
“Strength isn’t always about pushing. Sometimes, it’s giving yourself grace.” Ashley Riley sees that through line as the takeaway from
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of La Sécurité’s “Snack City”
La Sécurité has a flair for the obvious. “We wrote ‘Snack City’ when we were hungry,” says Éliane Viens-Synnott, lead
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Mike Richmond’s “Small Southern Towns”
Mike Richmond is the co-founder of Athens, Ga.’s Love Tractor, one of several great bands to come out of the











