A Conversation With Pete Yorn
Pete Yorn’s continuing collaboration with Day Wave’s Jackson Phillips takes another step forward on Hawaii (Shelly Music). Where 2019’s Caretakers
Essential New Music: Reinier van Houdt’s “Drift Nowhere Past/The Adventure Of Sleep”
Reinier van Houdt is best known as an interpreter of new piano music, in which capacity he has performed compositions
A Conversation With S.G. Goodman
“Coming up from the subway now. Should be able to talk now.” Things have suddenly become quite busy for S.G.
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Normal History Vol. 690: 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: Steven R. Smith’s “Spring”
The title Spring evokes images of rebirth and new life. But if you’re already acquainted with the work of Los
Riot Woman: Punk Professor Vivien Goldman Schools Philadelphia
Providing a timely reminder that anyone can create music, at any time, about anything they want, Vivien Goldman charmed the
A Conversation With Michael Goldberg (“Wicked Game: The True Story Of Guitarist James Calvin Wilsey”)
Photo by Roni Hoffman For veteran music journalist Michael Goldberg, the stakes couldn’t be more personal when it comes to
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Everybody’s Songs: Low Gives The People What They Want
In the time of the pandemic, or, more accurately, the time-negating months that filled one calendar year and spilled into
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What A Time To Be Alive: Sasami Is Having Her Best Year Ever
Following a high-profile European tour opening for Mitski, Sasami is currently supporting Haim, performing at huge amphitheaters and venues for
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Normal History Vol. 689: 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: Mary Halvorson’s “Amaryllis & Belladonna”
What new skill did you pick up during the 2020 lockdown? Teaching math and affect management to your kids? Defeating
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Szlachetka’s “Right There All Along (On And On)”
For Matthew Szlachetka, it’s always been about family—something he’s seriously begun to take stock in at the not-so-tender age of
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Dynamic Duos: Wet Leg And Lowertown Live Up To Their Hype
British band-of-the-moment Wet Leg is on tour supporting its self-titled debut album (on Domino), headlining, doing festivals and opening for
Stay Young: Jawbreaker Celebrates 25 Years Of “Dear You” In NYC
Jawbreaker hit the road to celebrate the 25th anniversary of major-label debut/final album Dear You. Blake Schwarzenbach and Co. played
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
Totally ’80s: MAGNET Says Hello Cruel World
Morrissey To quote the great Robyn Hitchcock, “It was really hard to avoid the ‘80s if you were there.” It’s
Normal History Vol. 688: 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: Brandon Seabrook’s “In The Swarm”
In The Swarm is the second album by the trio of guitarist Brandon Seabrook, drummer Gerald Cleaver and hyphenated, mononymic
