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Normal History Vol. 867: 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
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Area Man Wastes Time, Money Publishing “Zine”
Philadelphia — A former MAGNET editor returned to the world of print music journalism this month, publishing Undercover. The zine
MAGNET Exclusive: Emma Swift Goes Track By Track On “The Resurrection Game”
The title of Emma Swift’s first album of all-original material couldn’t be more apropos. Sonically ornate and thematically intimate, The
MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of The Steel Wheels’ New Self-Titled LP
It’s never been easy outfitting a vintage vehicle like Appalachian folk music with modern bells and whistles. But on their
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Lizzie Weber’s “Maria” (Featuring Markéta Irglová)
Lizzie Weber has high hopes for her latest single. “It stands as a powerful prayer—an outstretched hand to the mother
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Guided By Voices’ “Our Man Syracuse”
In two days, Guided By Voices will issue Thick Rich And Delicious, its second album of the year and 43rd
Five Questions With Joshua Ray Walker
How did Joshua Ray Walker respond to a potentially devastating cancer diagnosis? He pumped out two albums in six months:
Five Questions With Roddy Woomble (Idlewild)
There’s never been anything fancy or high-minded about what Idlewild is selling—just well-crafted, emotionally authentic alt-rock that’s been a model
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MAGNET Exclusive: The Antlers Go Track By Track On “Blight”
For his second post-hiatus release, the Antlers’ Peter Silberman takes on the cult of misinformation with Blight, an experiential, evidence-based
MAGNET Exclusive: Sam Prekop Goes Track By Track On “Open Close”
While the Sea And Cake is technically still around, it’s been seven years since the trio’s last LP. In his
Essential New Music: Rafael Toral’s “Traveling Light”
Sometimes you have to back right up to make progress. In the case of Traveling Light, Rafael Toral not only
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Live Review: Rufus Wainwright, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 22, 2025
For an artist whose studio albums have been so meticulously co-crafted with name-brand producers such as Jon Brion, Mark Ronson,
Live Review: Big Thief, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 22, 2025
“You got a lot of new songs tonight; it’s a lot to take in,” said Adrianne Lenker during the encore
Cage The Elephant At The Met, Philadelphia
Cage The Elephant at the Met, Philadelphia. Photos by Evan Albuck.
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Normal History Vol. 866: 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: Paul Burch Goes Track By Track On “Cry Love”
Singer, songwriter, bandleader, DJ and all-around music nut Paul Burch seems to be settling nicely into his new vocation as
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Sam Burchfield’s “Spirit Of The Night”
Shortly before he recorded his new LP, Nature Speaks (Cloverdale), Sam Burchfield was finishing up a tour in New York
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Nick Vivid’s “First Kiss” Video
It’s back to square one for Nick Vivid on his latest single. “It’s about getting another chance and appreciating it
