Quicksand: How Soon Is Now?

Quicksand: How Soon Is Now?

The post-hardcore innovators in Quicksand return with their first album in more than two decades A number of books telling
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MAGNET Exclusive: Download Premiere Of 3hattrio's "War"

MAGNET Exclusive: Download Premiere Of 3hattrio’s “War”

On February 23, 3hattrio will issue Lord Of The Desert, a 13-track album of what the Utah trio has come
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From The Desk Of Pete Astor: Intro (The Systems Model In Action!)

From The Desk Of Pete Astor: Intro (The Systems Model In Action!)

Pete Astor has been a staple of the British indie scene since the early '80s, fronting a diverse number of
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Essential New Music: Dori Freeman's "Letters Never Read"

Essential New Music: Dori Freeman’s “Letters Never Read”

On her 2016 self-titled debut, Dori Freeman addressed the downside of love with plenty of wit and uplifting melodies. There
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In The News: Wye Oak, Eels, Okkervil River, Courtney Barnett, Melvins, Eleanor Friedberger, Ash, Dr. Octagon, Fatboy Slim, A Place To Bury Strangers And More

In The News: Wye Oak, Eels, Okkervil River, Courtney Barnett, Melvins, Eleanor Friedberger, Ash, Dr. Octagon, Fatboy Slim, A Place To Bury Strangers And More

Wye Oak's The Louder I Call, The Faster It Runs is out April 6 via Merge; the dozen-song LP will
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50 Years Ago Today, David Gilmour Replaced Syd Barrett In Pink Floyd

50 Years Ago Today, David Gilmour Replaced Syd Barrett In Pink Floyd

David Gilmour replaced Syd Barrett in Pink Floyd 50 years ago today. Read our review of the band’s great recent
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Essential New Music: Mirah's "Sundial EP"

Essential New Music: Mirah’s “Sundial EP”

Brooklyn indie songwriter Mirah has always been a wonderfully eclectic artist, with each album bringing new sounds and ideas. For
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Normal History Vol. 465: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 465: The Art Of David Lester

Every Saturday, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
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Maston: Awake In The Dark

Maston: Awake In The Dark

Maston’s Tulips is a love letter to primitive-cool European film scores L.A.-based producer/composer Frank Maston had always wanted to live
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THE PREFAB MESSIAHS - "Gellow Mold" (Official Video)

Film At 11: The Prefab Messiahs

Ah, Worcester, Mass. So much to answer for: Denis Leary, Abbie Hoffman, New Kid On The Block Jordan Knight, Mark
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ash.ØK Makes MAGNET A Mix Tape

ash.ØK Makes MAGNET A Mix Tape

OK, so we're a little biased when it comes to our hometown, but you'd be to if you lived in
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Essential New Music: Lee Ann Womack's "The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone"

Essential New Music: Lee Ann Womack’s “The Lonely, The Lonesome & The Gone”

Lee Ann Womack rose to prominence with prime mainstream Nashville fodder like hit ballad “I Hope You Dance” and the
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Essential New Music: Grooms' "Exit Index"

Essential New Music: Grooms’ “Exit Index”

Once upon a time, you could say “Brooklyn band” and instantly conjure a set of characteristics straight outta Central Casting:
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MAGNET Exclusive: Juiceboxxx's "Freaked Out American Loser (Dave Sardy Remix)"

MAGNET Exclusive: Juiceboxxx’s “Freaked Out American Loser (Dave Sardy Remix)”

Juiceboxxx is kinda like that cool jukebox in your favorite dive bar, the one that's heavy on hip hop but
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The Two Sides Of Monsieur Valentine

The Two Sides Of Monsieur Valentine

We just spotted this INXS Hallmark card/vinyl at the CVS near the office. Nothing says “Be Mine” like “There's something
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Essential New Music: Neil Young's "Hitchhiker"

Essential New Music: Neil Young’s “Hitchhiker”

Neil Young has acknowledged that his late friend/producer David Briggs was the guy who could get the most out of
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Dick Stusso's "Getting Loose"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Dick Stusso’s “Getting Loose”

If you're not yet familiar with Dick Stusso yet, well, shame on you. But don't fret, you still have a
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Essential New Music: Who Is She?'s "Seattle Gossip"

Essential New Music: Who Is She?’s “Seattle Gossip”

With ’90s nostalgia already in full swing among those who were too young for all-ages shows the first time around,
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R.I.P. Tom Rapp (1947-2018)

R.I.P. Tom Rapp (1947-2018)

MAGNET just lost a very good and longtime friend: Tom Rapp, frontman/songwriter of legendary psych/folk band Pearls Before Swine. We
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Essential New Music: Unsane's "Sterilize"

Essential New Music: Unsane’s “Sterilize”

Aside from existing and surviving through the trials and tribulations that follow being a band for 29 years, Unsane’s second
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Happy Mardi Gras!

Happy Mardi Gras!

Happy Mardi Gras! To get in the spirit, grab a sixer of Abita Mardi Gras Bock and read our feature
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A Conversation With Marc Almond

A Conversation With Marc Almond

Be it his epic, cabaret-pop solo albums or his wonky electro-wave work in Soft Cell, Marc Almond is an avatar
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Heaven - She's Closer Than Everyone (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Film At 11: Heaven

Heaven can't wait, psych/rock fans. On March 2, the Little Cloud label will issue All Love Is Blue, the sophomore
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania