Essential New Music: Tony Conrad/Arnold Dreyblatt/Jim O’Rourke’s “Tonic 19-01-2001”
This recording represents a nodal point in musical history. The three participants were already connected by a web of acquaintance
Jerry Harrison And Adrian Belew’s Remain In Light Tour Hits Jersey
Rock legends Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew hit the Starland Ballroom in Sayersville, N.J., as part of their Remain In
Normal History Vol. 729: 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: P.G. Six’s “Parlor Tricks And Porch Favorites”
Tea drinkers doubtless knew from the start: Keep an eye on this P.G. Six guy. The name, which seems to
Weyes Blood And Molly Lewis At Union Transfer, Philadelphia
Weyes Blood and Molly Lewis at Union Transfer, Philadelphia. Photos by Chris Sikich. Molly Lewis
The D.A.I.S.Y. Experience Celebrated The Life Of De La Soul’s David “Trugoy The Dove” Jolicoeur
On Thursday, Kelvin “Posdnuos” Mercer and Vincent Lamont “Maseo” Mason Jr. of De La Soul celebrated the life of bandmate
Normal History Vol. 728: 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: Magic Tuber Stringband’s “Tarantism”
The 21st century may seem rough, but we really do live in kinder, gentler times. In our era, a character
Normal History Vol. 727: 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: James Brandon Lewis’ “Eye Of I”
Like many suddenly ascendant artists, James Brandon Lewis was around for quite a while before he broke into wider public
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Movie Jail’s “Call The Neighbors” Video
“I knew about John McEntire’s Soma Studios in a kind of mythical, abstract way,” says Movie Jail’s Dave Cobb. “But
Live Review: Viagra Boys, Lip Critic, Philadelphia, PA, Feb. 14, 2023
“I would like to start off by saying what my least favorite city in America is … Kansas fucking City.”
Normal History Vol. 726: 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: White Heaven’s “Strange Bedfellow”
Strange Bedfellow is the second album by White Heaven, a band that was active in Tokyo from 1985 to 1997.
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Doug Paisley’s “Rewrite History”
“Rewrite History” isn’t your typical duet, as Doug Paisley explains. “It’s more explicit about telling a side of a story,
Who Will Save The World? Black Sabbath!
Mars attacks and people are getting paranoid, but one true band could still prevail. Black Sabbath: Can you help us?
Normal History Vol. 725: 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

















