Normal History Vol. 738: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 738: 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
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MAGNET Exclusive: Softee Goes Track By Track On New Album "Natural"

MAGNET Exclusive: Softee Goes Track By Track On New Album “Natural”

Mister Softee isn’t the only Softee about to make your summer a lot sweeter. Natural (City Slang) is the first
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Salt Collective's "Nursery Rhyme" Video

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Salt Collective’s “Nursery Rhyme” Video

If you can judge a band by its friends, the Salt Collective—Stéphane Schück, Fred Quentin and Benoit Lautridou—is unimpeachable. The
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Pink Stones' "Someone You Can't Move" 

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Pink Stones’ “Someone You Can’t Move” 

The Pink Stones are the very definition of their talent-rich hometown. Led by Hunter Pinkston, the sextet is essentially a
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Hozier And Julia Pratt At World Cafe Live, Philadelphia

Hozier And Julia Pratt At World Cafe Live, Philadelphia

Hozier and Julia Pratt at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia. Photos by Evan Albuck.
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Governors Ball Is Back June 9-11

Governors Ball Is Back June 9-11

Starting June 9, the three-day Governors Ball is back, but with a brand new look and address. Since its inception
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Normal History Vol. 737: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 737: 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
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Essential New Music: Talk West's "Black Coral Sprig"

Essential New Music: Talk West’s “Black Coral Sprig”

If your impressions of the American West have been shaped by its cinematic representations, sooner or later, your mind will
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The Walkmen Reunion Tour Hits Philadelphia For Three Nights

The Walkmen Reunion Tour Hits Philadelphia For Three Nights

The Walkmen kicked off a three-night run at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on Tuesday. This reunion tour marks the first
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Essential New Music: Mike Gent's “Career Moves”

Essential New Music: Mike Gent’s “Career Moves”

Songwriter/guitarist Mike Gent’s band, the Figgs, has been pretty prolific since its 1987 formation, releasing 16 official LPs, including 2022’s
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100 Gecs At Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia

100 Gecs At Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia

100 gecs at Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia. Photos by Evan Albuck.
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Normal History Vol. 736: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 736: 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
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Essential New Music: Alasdair Roberts' "Grief In The Kitchen And Mirth In The Hall" 

Essential New Music: Alasdair Roberts’ “Grief In The Kitchen And Mirth In The Hall” 

A folk song’s enduring appeal may come down to its flexibility. One person’s tall tale is another’s symbolic epic of
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Fishbone At Gramercy Theatre, New York City

Fishbone At Gramercy Theatre, New York City

Fishbone at Gramercy Theatre, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
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MAGNET Classics Podcast (Bonus Track): The Real Story Behind Cotton Mather's "Kontiki"

MAGNET Classics Podcast (Bonus Track): The Real Story Behind Cotton Mather’s “Kontiki”

For this special South By Southwest ’23 edition of the MAGNET Classics Podcast, Hobart Rowland teamed up with How Did
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Depeche Mode At Madison Square Garden, New York City

Depeche Mode At Madison Square Garden, New York City

Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
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Normal History Vol. 735: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 735: 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
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Natural Lines' "Artificial Moonlight" Video

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Natural Lines’ “Artificial Moonlight” Video

He may be going under a different brand name these days, but Matt Pond is still chasing after the same
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MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of Esther Rose's "Safe To Run"

MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of Esther Rose’s “Safe To Run”

Safe To Run is the excellent fourth album from Esther Rose, and it’s out tomorrow via New West. Not only
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Essential New Music: Shizuka's "Heavenly Persona"

Essential New Music: Shizuka’s “Heavenly Persona”

The appeals of the P.S.F. Records catalog are many and diverse, but they can be summed up rather simply this
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