Essential New Music: William Parker’s “Mayan Space Station”
There’s a lot to be said about William Parker. He’s a peerless double bassist, a culture-spanning multi-instrumentalist, an ambitious composer,
A Conversation With Steve Berlin (Los Lobos)
Native Sons (New West) is an atypical covers album from an atypical band. A diverse tribute to Los Lobos’ Angelino
Philadelphia Freedom: Live On Front!
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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Normal History Vol. 644: 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 Wesley Stace’s “All The Yous”
On September 17, longtime MAGNET fave—and fellow Philadelphian—Wesley Stace returns with Late Style (Omnivore). If you’ve paid any attention to
Philadelphia Freedom: Dirty Bodies
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Essential New Music: Adrian Crowley’s “The Watchful Eye Of The Stars”
Anyone who’s not only been making albums for more than 20 years, but ones that stack up awards in his
Isolation Drills: Matt Barrick (Muzz, The Walkmen, Fleet Foxes, Sharon Van Etten, Matt Berninger, Silent Partner Studio)
Like the majority of you, all of us in the Philadelphia area had been staying at home over the past
Philadelphia Freedom: West Philly Porchfest
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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Normal History Vol. 643: 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: Eleventh Dream Day’s “Since Grazed”
Eleventh Dream Day knows a few things about staying the distance. The Chicago-based combo includes two members—vocalist/guitarist Rick Rizzo and
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of John R. Miller’s “Old Dance Floor” (Live)
Depreciated (Rounder) is a remarkably accomplished opening statement from a guy who pretty much came out of nowhere. Except that
Philadelphia Freedom: Carly Cosgrove
With Isolation Drills, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians during the pandemic, while Where We Belong shines a
A Conversation With Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers)
In 1997, when Bob Dylan was cheating death and threatening yet another comeback, his youngest son was making mainstream radio
Isolation Drills: Matt Scottoline (Hurry)
Like the majority of you, all of us in the Philadelphia area had been staying at home over the past
A Basement Caper: The Mix-Tape Murder Mystery
Two unlikely stereo types must work together to solve a crime. Murder was the case, and MAGNET’s Mitch Myers is
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Normal History Vol. 642: 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
R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
