A Conversation With Neal Francis

A Conversation With Neal Francis

In Plain Sight (ATO) is a dizzying composite of all that’s great about ’70s radio—and in the hands of Neal
/ INTERVIEWS
Essential New Music: Greg Malcolm's "Just Like Jim"

Essential New Music: Greg Malcolm’s “Just Like Jim”

Depending on your perspective, Just Like Jim is a tale of comfort or caution. Your prized possessions may not only
/ ESSENTIAL NEW MUSIC

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Live Review: Indigo Girls, Bitch, Collingswood, N.J., Oct. 23, 2021

Live Review: Indigo Girls, Bitch, Collingswood, N.J., Oct. 23, 2021

Just before Indigo Girls took the stage for the first show of a two-night stand at Scottish Rite Auditorium, a
/ LIVE REVIEWS
Normal History Vol. 665: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 665: 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
/ DAVID LESTER ART, FREE MP3s
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Urge Overkill's "How Sweet The Light"

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Urge Overkill’s “How Sweet The Light”

The year was 1993, and in the wake of Nirvana’s earth-shattering success with Nevermind, any band that even slightly bore
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MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Boulevards' "How Do Ya Feel" Video

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Boulevards’ “How Do Ya Feel” Video

Though he’s spent time in Los Angeles and New York, Jamil Rashad (a.k.a. Boulevards) can’t seem to shake his Tar
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Best Of 2021: A Conversation With Strand Of Oaks

Best Of 2021: A Conversation With Strand Of Oaks

Hobart Rowland interviews the musician who made the best record of 2021. Photos for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Strand Of
/ BEST OF 2021, INTERVIEWS
MAGNET's Top 25 Albums Of 2021

MAGNET’s Top 25 Albums Of 2021

1) Strand Of Oaks In Heaven (Galacticana)2) Low Hey What (Sub Pop)3) Arlo Parks Collapsed In Sunbeams (Transgressive)4) The Weather
/ BEST OF 2021
Best Of 2021: Reissues/Collections

Best Of 2021: Reissues/Collections

MAGNET’s A.D. Amorosi picks the best reissues/collections of the year 1) Gang Of Four 77-81 (Matador)2) John Coltrane A Love
/ BEST OF 2021
Best Of 2021: Singer/Songwriter

Best Of 2021: Singer/Songwriter

MAGNET’s Hobart Rowland picks the best singer/songwriter releases of the year 1) Neal Francis In Plain Sight (ATO)2) Sierra Ferrell Long Time Coming (Rounder)3) James
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Best Of 2021: Punk

Best Of 2021: Punk

Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich MAGNET’s Tim Stegall picks the best punk releases of the year 1) Amyl And
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Best Of 2021: World Music

Best Of 2021: World Music

MAGNET’s j. poet picks the best world-music releases of the year 1) Bobi Céspedes Mujer y Cantante (self-released)2) Rubén Blades
/ BEST OF 2021
Normal History Vol. 664: The Art Of David Lester

Normal History Vol. 664: 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
/ DAVID LESTER ART, FREE MP3s
Best Of 2021: Hip Hop

Best Of 2021: Hip Hop

MAGNET’s Corey duBrowa picks the best hip-hop releases of the year 1) The Alchemist This Thing Of Ours (ALC)2) Madlib
/ BEST OF 2021

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Best Of 2021: Metal

Best Of 2021: Metal

MAGNET’s Andrew Earles picks the best metal releases of the year 1) Midwife Luminol (The Flenser)2) Darkthrone Eternal Hails…… (Peaceville)3)
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Best Of 2021: Indie Roots

Best Of 2021: Indie Roots

MAGNET’s Devon Leger picks the best indie-roots releases of the year 1) John R. Miller Depreciated (Rounder)2) Fawn Wood Kâkike
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Best Of 2021: Jazz/Improv

Best Of 2021: Jazz/Improv

MAGNET’s Bill Meyer picks the best jazz/improv releases of the year 1) James Brandon Lewis/Red Lily Quintet Jesup Wagon (Tao
/ BEST OF 2021

R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania