Flashback Friday: The National (2004)
Every Friday, we're bringing you a classic MAGNET story on your favorite bands from before they were famous. This week,
The “Snow Bound” Chills Tour The U.S. This Winter For The First Time Since 1996
The last time the Chills did a proper tour of the U.S., Bill Clinton was still in his first term
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Hayes Carll’s “What It Is”
The cover of Hayes Carll’s sixth release (see below) pretty much says it all. The stark black-and-white format doesn’t do
Adia Victoria Takes Her Timely And Timeless 21st Century Blues On The Road
Adia Victoria is currently on the road in support of excellent and powerful new album Silences (Canvasback). The Nashville-based, blues-leaning singer/songwriter
No Guts, No Glory: Le Butcherettes Rip It To Shreds At Brooklyn’s Elsewhere
Le Butcherettes are out thrilling and chilling North American audiences in support of the new bi/MENTAL (Rise). While Teri Gender
Sarah Shook The Ardmore Music Hall All Night Long
With only two albums under her belt, Sarah Shook—with help from her Disarmers—has already established herself as an outlaw-country artist
Normal History Vol. 519: 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
From Sea To Shining Sea, Anderson .Paak Never Stops ‘Til It’s Over
It's not even March, and Anderson .Paak is already having the kind of year you only dream of. He won
And Now For Something Completely Different: U.K. Comedian And Podcaster Andy Zaltzman Hits The U.S.
Andy Zaltzman might be a new face to comedy audiences in the U.S. But his verbal dexterity and his literary
Car Seat Headrest Is On The Road Again
Car Seat Headrest has hit the pavement again on a short headlining tour before gearing up for some high-profile gigs
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Bobby Long’s “Serpentine”
Bobby Long has never been one to make the same album twice—not even close. To guard against repetition, he’s fortified
Zach Condon’s Beirut Brings Its Multiculti Indie Folk To Philadelphia
We've been covering Beirut in MAGNET for so long that even frontman Zach Condon was wearing short pants when we started.
R.I.P. Mark Hollis (Talk Talk)
R.I.P. Mark Hollis (Talk Talk). Life's what you made it, and it never ends. Read White Lies in MAGNET on
The Bob Mould Band Lets The Sunshine In With A Monster Set In Brooklyn
Bob Mould, who marks his fourth decade in music this year, likes threesomes. Sure, he's performed solo and as a
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Take On New York City
Seun Kuti is the youngest son of late, great Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, and he's been fronting his father's outfit
Normal History Vol. 518: 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
Our Fuzzy Valentines: Cherry Glazerr And Sneaks Celebrate V-Day In The City Of Sisterly Love
Say you're like us and made a total mess of Valentine's Day again this year. Forget about it: We have

















