This B.I.G.’s For You
If you ever dreamed of going to a free Notorious B.I.G. tribute concert featuring Busta Rhymes, Lil' Kim and The
Normal History Vol. 649: 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: Tobacco City’s “Tobacco City, USA”
If you name your country band Tobacco City, you’re duty bound to play some songs about bad decisions. The Chicago
MAGNET Television: Q&A With Martin Phillipps (The Chills)
After the Chills’ 1996 LP Sunburnt, we didn’t hear another studio effort from Martin Phillipps and crew until 2015’s Silver Bullets. Fortunately,
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Central Rain: The We Love NYC Concert Comes To An Unexpected Electrifying Conclusion
Back in 1980, Barry Manilow sang "I Made It Through The Rain," but that wasn't the case this weekend for
R.I.P. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
R.I.P. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones). English gentleman. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich.
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Philadelphia Freedom: Puppy Angst
With Isolation Drills, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians during the pandemic, while Where We Belong shines a
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Once Upon A “Time” In Staten Island
It's Time For Hip Hop In NYC—a concert series held at outdoor venues in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten
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Normal History Vol. 648: 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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The Roots Flow In Brooklyn
Sadly, the annual Roots Picnic in Philly was canceled this year, but Black Thought, Questlove and Co. brought their good-time
When Harry Met Allen: Who’s On First (Blues)?
MAGNET’s Mitch Myers explores the historical rapport of Allen Ginsberg and Harry Smith, the cosmic riddle of their First Blues,
Essential New Music: Bill Nace’s “One Note (Solo Guitar 2)”
The title is a bit of a dare. Can you find the one note that Bill Nace plays? Good luck.
A Conversation With Jay Farrar (Son Volt)
For those inclined to notice amid the shitshow that was 2020, last year marked the 25th anniversary of Son Volt’s
Philadelphia Freedom: Hauntress
With Isolation Drills, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians during the pandemic, while Where We Belong shines a light on our
Skip Marley Takes Brooklyn To A High Place
Skip Marley (grandson of Bob, nephew of Damian, son of Cedella) celebrated the release of the one-year anniversary edition of
Normal History Vol. 647: 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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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
Philadelphia Freedom: Japanese Breakfast, Mannequin Pussy
With Isolation Drills, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians during the pandemic, while Where We Belong shines a
