In The News: Ray Davies, Florence + The Machine, Dawes, Cowboy Junkies, Buddy Guy, Lori McKenna, Beach Boys, Guy Pearce, Midge Ure, A Flock Of Seagulls And More

In The News: Ray Davies, Florence + The Machine, Dawes, Cowboy Junkies, Buddy Guy, Lori McKenna, Beach Boys, Guy Pearce, Midge Ure, A Flock Of Seagulls And More

Former MAGNET cover star and Kinks mastermind Ray Davies* will release Our Country: Americana Act II, a companion to last
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Iron & Wine - Upward Over The Mountain (Live on KEXP)

Happy Mother’s Day From MAGNET And Iron & Wine

Happy Mother’s Day from MAGNET and Iron & Wine. “Mother remember the blink of an eye when I breathed through
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Normal History Vol. 477: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 477: 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
/ DAVID LESTER ART, FREE MP3s
Matt Costa - This is Santa Rosa Fangs

MAGNET Premiere: Matt Costa’s “Sharon” Video

It's been nearly half a decade since Matt Costa's last proper album, a self-titled effort he recorded with members of
/ MAGNET EXCLUSIVE, VIDEOS
R.I.P. Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit)

R.I.P. Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit)

We are very sad to hear about the passing of Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison. Our deepest sympathy goes out to
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Flashback Friday: MAGNET's Decade At The Beach House

Flashback Friday: MAGNET’s Decade At The Beach House

It must be the start of summer, kids, because the new Beach House is open. While you try-before-you-buy four of
/ FLASHBACK FRIDAY
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Dan Rico's "Hot To Please"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Dan Rico’s “Hot To Please”

We first introduced you to Dan Rico at the end of last year with "Flesh And Bone," telling you he
/ MAGNET EXCLUSIVE

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Throwback Thursday: Grant-Lee Phillips (Where The Buffalo's Roamed)

Throwback Thursday: Grant-Lee Phillips (Where The Buffalo’s Roamed)

Hopefully, you've already read our review of Widdershins, the great new Grant-Lee Phillips album; if not, it's here waiting for you.
/ THROWBACK THURSDAY

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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Curse Of Lono's “Valentine”

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Curse Of Lono’s “Valentine”

Curse Of Lono formed in London three years ago, and we were fans shortly thereafter. The quintet, led by vocalist/guitarist
/ MAGNET EXCLUSIVE
Essential New Music: Grant-Lee Phillips' "Widdershins"

Essential New Music: Grant-Lee Phillips’ “Widdershins”

Grant-Lee Phillips has now been making solo records for far longer than he served as the celebrated frontman of ’90s-era
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Wayback Wednesday: Hallo, Ween!

Wayback Wednesday: Hallo, Ween!

We love all our MAGNET Feedback children equally, but we do have to say we're particularly proud of our little
/ WAYBACK WEDNESDAY
MAGNET Feedback With Dean Ween

MAGNET Feedback With Dean Ween

MAGNET asked me to give my opinion on, like, 20 songs that they mailed to me. You see, I’m promoting
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Wayback Wednesday: Past Future Islands

Wayback Wednesday: Past Future Islands

Outtake from last year’s MAGNET cover shoot of Samuel T. Herring of Future Islands by Gene Smirnov. Read our cover
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Jack White: Schoolhouse Rock

Jack White: Schoolhouse Rock

Boarding House Reach not only shows off Jack White’s master’s-level skills as a musician but also lyrics that will make
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Essential New Music: Jack White's "Boarding House Reach"

Essential New Music: Jack White’s “Boarding House Reach”

Of the many would-be millennial “rock ’n’ roll saviors” kicking around in the early aughts, Jack White has done the
/ ESSENTIAL NEW MUSIC
Philadelphia Soulless: Mt. Joy Is Just The Latest Band To Leave MAGNET's Hometown In Search Of Fame And Fortune

Philadelphia Soulless: Mt. Joy Is Just The Latest Band To Leave MAGNET’s Hometown In Search Of Fame And Fortune

If you didn't read our brand-new feature on Mt. Joy, do so now here. In it, the band talks about
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S.M. Wolf- The Station (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of S.M. Wolf’s “The Station” Video

On June 1, S.M. Wolf will release sophomore album Bad Ocean via People In A Position To Know (Joyful Noise's
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania