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
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Avi Kaplan’s “Change On The Rise”
From glossy stadium shows and a trio of Grammy awards to intimate club shows and a cabin in the woods,
Live Review: Zoe Mulford, Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 4, 2020
From “The President Sang ‘Amazing Grace’” to “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” to “Elegy (Crystal Glass)” to “Life Is Too Short
Normal History Vol. 571: 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
Touched ‘Em All: Beloved Philly DIY Venue Everybody Hits Is Outta Here
Amanda X This DIY space in MAGNET's hometown will certainly be missed, and the final show did not disappoint. With

















