
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Pink Stones’ “Someone You Can’t Move”
The Pink Stones are the very definition of their talent-rich hometown. Led by Hunter Pinkston, the sextet is essentially a

Hozier And Julia Pratt At World Cafe Live, Philadelphia
Hozier and Julia Pratt at World Cafe Live, Philadelphia. Photos by Evan Albuck.

Live Review: Shana Cleveland, Maita, Pouty, Philadelphia, PA, April 24, 2023
Shana Cleveland and her non–La Luz band beguiled PhilaMOCA with gentle songs from her solo albums (including “Evil Eye,” “A

Normal History Vol. 737: 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

Essential New Music: Talk West’s “Black Coral Sprig”
If your impressions of the American West have been shaped by its cinematic representations, sooner or later, your mind will

The Walkmen Reunion Tour Hits Philadelphia For Three Nights
The Walkmen kicked off a three-night run at Union Transfer in Philadelphia on Tuesday. This reunion tour marks the first

Live Review: John Doe Folk Trio, Wasted Arrows, Arden, DE, April 30, 2023
Drawing from his rich catalog—including X classics, Knitters numbers and gems from his solo records—John Doe lit up Arden Gild

Essential New Music: Mike Gent’s “Career Moves”
Songwriter/guitarist Mike Gent’s band, the Figgs, has been pretty prolific since its 1987 formation, releasing 16 official LPs, including 2022’s

Live Review: Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Scout Gillett, Philadelphia, PA, April 19, 2023
Five months after they played Concourse Dance Bar, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers returned to Philly with a similar set—along

100 Gecs At Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
100 gecs at Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia. Photos by Evan Albuck.

Normal History Vol. 736: 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

Essential New Music: Alasdair Roberts’ “Grief In The Kitchen And Mirth In The Hall”
A folk song’s enduring appeal may come down to its flexibility. One person’s tall tale is another’s symbolic epic of

Fishbone At Gramercy Theatre, New York City
Fishbone at Gramercy Theatre, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.

MAGNET Classics Podcast (Bonus Track): The Real Story Behind Cotton Mather’s “Kontiki”
For this special South By Southwest ’23 edition of the MAGNET Classics Podcast, Hobart Rowland teamed up with How Did

Depeche Mode At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.

Live Review: Black Belt Eagle Scout, Philadelphia, PA, April 17, 2023
Black Belt Eagle Scout’s The Land, The Water, The Sea is, start to finish, the loveliest album I’ve heard this

Normal History Vol. 735: 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 The Natural Lines’ “Artificial Moonlight” Video
He may be going under a different brand name these days, but Matt Pond is still chasing after the same