Some Girl: Natasha Khan Brings A Stripped-Down Bat For Lashes To New York City
Bat For Lashes completed the U.S. portion of its North American tour at Town Hall in NYC. Multi-instrumentalist Natasha Khan,
Gathered In Song And Satire: Damien Jurado And Nick Thune’s Travelling Salvation Show Hits Philadelphia
Damien Jurado will release his third album in less than two years on May 1. What's New, Tomboy? (Mama Bird)
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Mojo Nixon’s Previously Unreleased “Occupy”
Dead Don Henley and David Geffen. Pregnant Debbie Gibson with a two-headed love child. Fast-food-eating Jesus. Stuffed-muffin Martha Quinn. These
Essential New Music: Charlie Parker’s “The Savoy 10-Inch LP Collection”
Whatever fails to kill a creative endeavor makes it stronger. You can argue that the music of Charlie Parker and
Normal History Vol. 573: 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
Live Review: Slift, Paris, France, March 13, 2020
Even the resolute Freddie Mercury, were he alive today, would surely concede that there are times when the show mustn’t
Essential New Music: CP Unit’s “One Foot On The Ground Smoking Mirror Shakedown”
Any tool can be used for either good or ill, but in music, virtuosity is especially double-edged. The ability to
Once And Forever: Britain’s Metronomy Brings The Fun To Brooklyn
Touring in support of last year's Metronomy Forever (Because Music), the Joseph Mount-led British quintet brought the dance party to
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Alex Henry Foster’s “The Hunter (By The Seaside Window)”
Your Favorite Enemies frontman Alex Henry Foster launches his solo career in the U.S. on May 1 with the release
Essential New Music: Decoy With Joe McPhee’s “AC/DC”
Photo by Dawid Laskowski AC/DC has performed “Back In Black” many times, but Joe McPhee, who was born before any
Live Review: Bonny Light Horseman, Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 5, 2020
At Boot & Saddle, Bonny Light Horseman blurred the lines between centuries with contemporary arrangements of traditional songs that have
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of S.G. Goodman’s “Way I Talk” Video
S.G. Goodman is all about celebrating her humble roots. Goodman’s first single, “Way I Talk,” is a menacingly honest declaration
Normal History Vol. 572: 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 Whiskerman’s “Be Real” Video
Today is the day for Whiskerman's fascinating fourth full-length. The prolific Oakland quintet has self-released the grand Kingdom Illusion, a
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Buttertones’ “Jazzhound” Video
The Buttertones return with Jazzhound on April 10 via Innovative Leisure. The L.A. quartet kicks off a month-and-a-half North American
A Conversation With Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers)
Drive-By Truckers’ American Band arrived at the perfect time in the fall of 2016. A celebration of the actual core
Live Review: Tibet House US Benefit Concert, New York City, Feb. 26, 2020
The 33rd Tibet House US Benefit Concert brought Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Bettye LaVette, Sandra Oh, the National's

















