Essential New Music: The Jazz Butcher’s “The Highest In The Land”
For devoted, longtime fans of Pat Fish (a.k.a. the Jazz Butcher), The Highest In The Land could be a difficult
Live Review: Carsie Blanton, Chris Kasper, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 20, 2021
So much happened in the 20 months (minus one day) between when Carsie Blanton and her band were supposed to
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Sweaty Lamarr’s “Mysteries”
Those seeking proof that destiny is a real and quantifiable phenomenon could do a helluva lot worse than the short,
MAGNET Television Episodes Now Available As Podcasts On Spotify
MAGNET television episodes are now available as podcasts on Spotify. Check out the new additions, including our episodes with Thurston
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Normal History Vol. 673: 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
Live Review: Vagabon, Angélica Garcia, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 18, 2021
Reflecting midset about how a year-plus away from the stage has changed the way she engages with audiences, Vagabon’s Lætitia
Another Basement Tale: It’s How You Play The Game
Johnny Thunders The New York Dolls The Heartbreakers MAGNET’s Mitch Myers loads the bases with the Yankees, Johnny Thunders, the
Philadelphia Freedom: Flat Mary Road
With Isolation Drills, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians during the pandemic, while Where We Belong shines a
Live Review: Björk, San Francisco, CA, Feb. 5, 2022
“I care for you.” —Björk, “The Gate” The COVID pandemic has in many ways erased our institutional memory of what
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Essential New Music: Partner Look’s “By The Book”
When people quip, “There must be a German word for that,” they’re asking for a multi-syllabic tongue-twister that’ll do the
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Live Review: Bat Fangs, All Away Lou, Thin Lips, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 16, 2021
“Do you remember way back when you were young?” singer/guitarist Betsy Wright asks with a sneer on the title track
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MAGNET Television Episodes Now Available As Podcasts On Spotify
MAGNET television episodes are now available as podcasts on Spotify. Check out the new additions, including our episodes with Andy Bell (Ride,
Normal History Vol. 672: 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: Animal Collective’s “Time Skiffs”
Compared to the late 2000s and early 2010s, indie-rock album cycles have felt more like meeting up with old high-school
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Later Fortune’s “Win” Video
Ever since the Beatles, b-sides have carried a certain mystique. For the back half of their upcoming single, “Lateral To
Live Review: Adrianne Lenker, Lutalo, Arden, DE, Nov. 12, 2021
Was it really just six weeks ago when Adrianne Lenker last landed in the area? This intimate solo show at
A Conversation With Evan Stephens Hall (Pinegrove)
It’s been humbling five years for Pinegrove’s Evan Stephens Hall. Just as his angular indie-twang outfit was gaining some serious
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
