Five Questions With Doug Gillard (And Exclusive Premiere Of Children’s Crusade’s “Lurker On The Threshold”)
The second release from Robert Pollard’s Splendid Research imprint throws a little love in the direction of Guided By Voices
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Man Lee’s “Best One” Video
Breakups are a bitch, which has always made them perfect fodder for songwriters. “Growing up, we quickly learn that the
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Overheard’s “Juno”
Overheard has its roots in New York’s Hudson Valley—specifically, a bar in Kingston, where Erin Barth-Dwyer and Will LaPorte bonded
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Anyone Awake’s “Late Night Driver”
With last year’s Thanksgiving dinner in the books, Cassius Coleman’s grandfather asked his grandson if he wanted to see his
Five Questions With Robyn Hitchcock
Composer, vocalist and author Robyn Hitchcock has long been devoted to the past of psychedelia without ever being devoured by
Jeff Tweedy And Elizabeth Moen At Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, NY
Jeff Tweedy and Elizabeth Moen at Bearsville Theater, Woodstock, N.Y. Photos by Chris Sikich.
Normal History Vol. 813: 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
The The At The Beacon Theater, New York City
The The at the Beacon Theater, New York City, Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Essential New Music: Lina Allemano’s Ohrenschmaus’ “Flip Side”
Ohrenschmaus is a German word that signifies a feast for the ears, and the title of the latest album by
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Bird Call’s “Save Me” (Aimee Mann Cover)
Chiara Angelicola has always seen Aimee Mann as a champion of the female underdog. “Her songwriting exposes the fragility of
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Gamblers’ “Agita” Video
Though “Agita” was inspired by the punk bands Gamblers’ Michael McManus grew up on—the Clash, Ramones, Misfits—its video is awash
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Human Potential’s “Cut Worm Forgets The Plow”
Human Potential’s Andrew Becker first came across the phrase “cut worm forgives the plow” in a novel by Claire Vaye
Five Questions With Sondre Lerche
Like many antsy artists with staying power, Sondre Lechre has found other creative avenues to help keep the coffers full.
Live Review: Stevie Wonder, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 12, 2024
Abandon. That’s the most apt word I can think of when considering Stevie Wonder’s sudden, pre-election Sing Your Song! As
Normal History Vol. 812: 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: The Hard Quartet’s “The Hard Quartet”
The Hard Quartet would like you to know that this is not a project, it’s a band. But what kind
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Olivia Valentine’s “And Now Just Be” Video
“Tired, beaten and frustrated with the world, a man decides to go live underwater among the friendly pond creatures that
Five Questions With Lisa Morales
Lisa Morales was on her own for Sonora (Luna)—more so than ever before. As Morales assembled the songs for her
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Salim Nourallah’s “Telegraph Avenue”
This past January, Salim Nourallah began the year on a productive note with “Telegraph Avenue.” Then he didn’t compose anything
MAGNET Classics Podcast: The Real Story Behind Toad The Wet Sprocket’s “Dulcinea”
Longtime contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the key albums of the MAGNET era, with exclusive, in-depth interviews
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Andrew Gabbard’s “Magic Taxi” Video
“Sometimes I can have so much going on in my head, and the only way for me to get it
Live Review: Billie Eilish, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 5, 2024
The first and last time I witnessed Billie Eilish live and onstage was the occasion of 2019’s When We All
Normal History Vol. 811: 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 Starcrawler’s “Learn To Say Goodbye” Video
Arrow de Wilde certainly has the pedigree for the occupation she chose quite early on. The daughter of photographer/filmmaker Autumn