Essential New Music (Film): “What Is Man And What Is Guitar? Keith Rowe”
There’s no shortage of music documentaries that leave way too much in; how many hours do you really want to
Normal History Vol. 650: 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 Television: Q&A With Josh Caterer (Smoking Popes)
Josh Caterer has always been a bit of a contradiction. He’s a punk rocker and a Christian minister. The Smoking
Being There: Wilco And Sleater-Kinney Help Philadelphia Fight Pandemic Loneliness
It's fair to say we're not all huge fans of each and every band that's been on the cover of
Philadelphia Freedom: Rich Adams
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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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
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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
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
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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
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R.I.P. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones)
R.I.P. Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones). English gentleman. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich.
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
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
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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,
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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.
R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
