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

















