Normal History Vol. 808: 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
Five Questions With Nada Surf (And Exclusive Premiere Of Its “Second Skin” Video)
The best power-pop band currently intact and residing on this planet, Nada Surf has settled into a comfortable midlife groove
Essential New Music: Theoxenia’s “(Adventures In) Stasis”
While the name of this album implies immobility, the record itself will not be confined. It first appeared in 2022
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Faux Prix’s “No Harm”
Technically, “No Harm” was the first song Bradley Hanan Carter ever wrote for his Faux Prix collective. “Well, the chorus
Weezer, The Flaming Lips And Dinosaur Jr At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Weezer, the Flaming Lips and Dinosaur Jr at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski. The Flaming
Bikini Kill And Sweeping Promises At Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
Bikini Kill and Sweeping Promises at Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia. Photos by Chris Sikich.
Five Questions With Shovels & Rope
Shovels & Rope know they have an image problem. On paper, the husband-and-wife duo format carries with it a certain
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Naked Giants’ “Did I Just Die” Video
For its third full-length release, Seattle garage/punk trio Naked Giants reconnected with Dylan Wall, the same producer tasked with reining
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Annabel (lee)’s “If You Show Me (Alice)” Video
Alice in Wonderland gets a twisted update in the new video from the cinematic, charismatic Annabel (lee). “The first few
Five Questions With The Heavy Heavy
The Heavy Heavy had been milking the considerable magic of its debut EP, Life And Life Only, for more than
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Fleshtones’ “The Consequences”
A band synonymous with the more flamboyant brilliance of New York City’s legendary East Village music scene, the Fleshtones are
Paul Weller At Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, NY
Paul Weller at Kings Theatre, Brooklyn, N.Y. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Cigarettes After Sex At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Cigarettes After Sex at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Cage The Elephant, Young The Giant, Bakar And Willow Avalon At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Cage The Elephant, Young The Giant, Bakar and Willow Avalon at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes
Peter Hook & The Light At Union Transfer, Philadelphia
Peter Hook & The Light at Union Transfer, Philadelphia, Photos by Chris Sikich.
Normal History Vol. 807: 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
Pearl Jam At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Pearl Jam at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
















