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
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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
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Fishbone At Gramercy Theatre, New York City
Fishbone at Gramercy Theatre, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
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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
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Depeche Mode At Madison Square Garden, New York City
Depeche Mode at Madison Square Garden, New York City. Photos by Wes Orshoski.
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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
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MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of Esther Rose’s “Safe To Run”
Safe To Run is the excellent fourth album from Esther Rose, and it’s out tomorrow via New West. Not only
Essential New Music: Shizuka’s “Heavenly Persona”
The appeals of the P.S.F. Records catalog are many and diverse, but they can be summed up rather simply this
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Pretty From New York City: Joe Perry, Steven Adler Bring The Hard Rock To The Tri-State Area
The Joe Perry Project played Webster Hall in NYC, offering originals, Aerosmith hits and a handful of covers (Johnny Thunders,
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Normal History Vol. 734: 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: Metallica’s “72 Seasons”
It was nearly two decades between 1991’s Metallica and 2008’s Death Magnetic. Nearly two decades of collective head-scratching among fans,
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
As Time Goes By: Richard Barone Revisits Tiny Tim’s Trouble-Plagued “2nd Album”
The way the stars aligned for Tiny Tim’s success in 1968 was nothing short of stunning. His rise was one
