Essential New Music: Itasca’s “Imitation Of War”
When Kayla Cohen spoke to MAGNET in 2016, she gave this explanation for selecting the name Itasca: “The word means
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Call Me Spinster’s “Married In My Mind” Video
Call Me Spinster’s Rosie Graber was powering through an emotional eight-hour drive from her grandfather’s funeral when the inspiration struck
Squirrel Flower At The Blue Room, Nashville
Squirrel Flower at the Blue Room, Nashville. Photos by Skylar Watkins.
Normal History Vol. 777: 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: Krise’s “Svartsymra”
The name of Norwegian quartet Krise translates as “Crisis,” and the title of its debut LP, Svartsymra, could be rendered
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Tyler Ramsey’s “Fires”
New Lost Ages marks Tyler Ramsey’s first official run-in with esteemed producer Phil Ek since Band Of Horses’ Infinite Arms.
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Bones Of J.R. Jones’ “Out For Blood”
It’s rare that an artist’s favorite song is left off an album. That may or may not have been the
Idles At The Bowery Ballroom, New York City
Idles at the Bowery Ballroom, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
Squid And Water From Your Eyes At The Basement East, Nashville
Squid and Water From Your Eyes at the Basement East, Nashville. Photos by Skylar Watkins. Water From Your Eyes
Dan Bern: God Said Yes
Asked about commercial expectations for 2001’s New American Language, his then-fourth LP—now remastered and released on vinyl (a first for
Live Review: Lucius, Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 29, 2024
Revisiting 2013 breakthrough Wildewoman at Brooklyn Bowl Philly, Lucius delivered the gorgeous harmonies, big emotions and eye-catching style that made
Normal History Vol. 776: 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: Die Enttäuschung’s “Die Komplette Enttäuschung”
If you set about explaining Die Enttäuschung in its native language, you might fairly plead, “Es ist kompliziert.” Not because
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Children’s Hour “Dance With Me”
“It’s a dance song for reluctant wallflowers.” That’s how Children’s Hour co-founder Andy Bar neatly sums up “Dance With Me,”
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Tulipomania’s “Shines On” Video
As we’ve noted before, Cheryl Gelover and Tom Murray of Tulipomania take their videos as seriously as they do their
A Conversation With Sarah Jarosz
For Sarah Jarosz, it had to be validating to earn a Grammy Award (her fourth overall) for 2020’s World On
Live Review: Rosanne Cash, Philadelphia, PA, Jan. 26, 2024
Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal made 1993’s The Wheel when they were first falling for one another, so it’s no

















