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
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
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
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
Hozier And Julia Pratt At World Cafe Live, Philadelphia
Hozier and Julia Pratt at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia. Photos by Evan Albuck.
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
Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
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
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
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. Photos by Evan Albuck.
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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
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
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”
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. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
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
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
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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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
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
