Normal History Vol. 674: 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: Luke Stewart’s Silt Trio’s “The Bottom”
The Silt Trio’s name clues you in to its relationship with history. The group churns layers of accumulated knowledge, mixing
Live Review: Mary Lattimore, Ana Roxanne, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 29, 2021
Returning to the city where she composed so much of her music, harpist Mary Lattimore filled First Unitarian Church’s chilly
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
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
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
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
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
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

















