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”
On her 2016 self-titled debut, Dori Freeman addressed the downside of love with plenty of wit and uplifting melodies. There
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
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”
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
Every Saturday, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
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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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
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
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
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)”
Juiceboxxx is kinda like that cool jukebox in your favorite dive bar, the one that's heavy on hip hop but
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
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”
If you're not yet familiar with Dick Stusso yet, well, shame on you. But don't fret, you still have a
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)
MAGNET just lost a very good and longtime friend: Tom Rapp, frontman/songwriter of legendary psych/folk band Pearls Before Swine. We
R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
