Normal History Vol. 836: 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 Eric Hilton’s “Je Ne T’aime Plus” Feat. Natalia Clavier
Eric Hilton has always been obsessed with compilations. “You bought them to get turned on to new sounds,” he says.
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Matt Andersen’s “Wayaheadaya”
“I feel bad for people who make an effort to be miserable,” says Canadian singer/songwriter Matt Andersen. “But it’s hard
Essential New Music: Dylan Golden Aycock’s “No New Summers”
Dylan Golden Aycock is generally identified as a guitarist, and with good reason. He’s an Imaginational Anthem alumnus, and while
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Jon Lindsay’s “Anti-Inflammatory”
Jon Lindsay confides that the opening horn line and guitar riff to “Anti-Inflammatory” came to him out of nowhere. The
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Adam Chaffins’ “Living Till My Dying Day”
Where Adam Chaffins’ 2020 debut album, Some Things Won’t Last, focused on the ephemeral, his upcoming EP reflects the quest
Stereophonics At The Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, NY
Stereophonics at the Brooklyn Paramount, Brooklyn, N.Y. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Leopardo’s “Repetition”
True to type, Euro psych/pop enigma Leopardo swathes itself in the sort of well-orchestrated ambiguity that leaves you wanting more.
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Lunchbox’s “Tone Poem” Video
The basics for “Tone Poem” came to Lunchbox’s Tim Brown one night as he sat in his car outside work.
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Lookers’ “Alone”
Though it’s never gotten as much press as Boston 50 miles to the north, Providence, R.I., is home to a
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Romi Peles’ “Demons Back In Town”
Romi Peles’ latest single was one of those songs that basically wrote itself. “I remember it wasn’t a pleasant feeling—I
Basia Bulat And Mick Flannery At World Cafe Live, Philadelphia
Basia Bulat and Mick Flannery at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia. Photos by Chris Sikich.
Five Questions With Nels Cline (Wilco, Consentrik Quartet)
With Wilco on hiatus, Nels Cline has been making the most of his so-called downtime. The guitarist is currently prepping
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Canyon Lights’ “Breathe Easy”
As further proof that blues and classic rock are inexorably linked, may we present Canyon Lights. “Breathe Easy” is the
Essential New Music: Hamlet’s “Light Under Repair”
Aficionados of dreamy, jangly guitar, particularly if it reminds old heads of the “college rock” of yore—like early R.E.M. or
Normal History Vol. 835: 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 Buick Audra’s “Questions For The Gods Of Human Behavior”
Nashville-based singer/songwriter Buick Audra doesn’t pull any punches with “Questions,” one of the most personal songs she’s written to date.
Essential New Music: Sylvie Courvoisier / Mary Halvorson’s “Bone Bells”
Bone Bells is the third recording by Swiss pianist Sylvie Courvoisier and American guitarist Mary Halvorson. By dint of a
















