A Conversation With Jon Dee Graham
The last time we caught up with Jon Dee Graham, he was struggling to strike a balance between making a
Live Review: Bob Dylan, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 19, 2023
Ever since his surprise move from strummed acoustic guitars to amped-up electrification in 1965, fans of Bob Dylan have repeatedly
Normal History Vol. 765: 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 Acetone’s “Nobody Home (Demo)”
If Acetone flew under your radar in the ’90s, you’ll have your work cut out for you with I’m Still
The Basement Vapes, Volume 19: The Conspiracy Stomp—Wasn’t That A Time!
MAGNET’s Mitch Myers asks the burning question: Does anyone know anyone who knows anything about the Conspiracy Stomp? I have
MAGNET Exclusive: Daniel Donato’s Guide To The Universe
With his cosmic-country credo tucked under one arm and a quirky intellect under the other, Daniel Donato has become a
Live Review: Codeine, New York City, Nov. 9, 2023
September, 1993. That’s the last time I saw Codeine play live, and it was a revelation. Codeine performed a lengthy,
Normal History Vol. 764: 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: Madhuvanti Pal’s “The Holy Mother (Plays The Rudra Veena)”
The Holy Mother (Plays The Rudra Veena) is the vinyl debut from Madhuvanti Pal. The relationship between femininity and the rudra
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Bret Tobias Set’s “It Never Hurts Any Less (But You Get Fast)” Video
The Bret Tobias Set may be two members shy of a Bigger Lovers reunion, but it’s pretty much business as
Live Review: Japanese Breakfast, Crooks & Nannies, Sarah Sherman, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 31, 2023
The album cycle for Japanese Breakfast’s breakthrough Jubilee, released in spring 2021, ended with a jubilant Halloween show at The
Normal History Vol. 763: 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 Our Man In The Field’s “Feel Good”
Health scares have a habit of changing lives. Almost 10 years ago, a case of appendicitis sent Our Man In
Live Review: Remembering Sinéad, New York City, Oct. 29, 2023
Remembering Sinéad—a talent-packed tribute at City Winery New York City—had a tough mission. Not just because remembering Sinéad O’Connor means
Live Review: Squirrel Flower, Truth Club, Boo Boo Spoiler, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 27, 2023
Kicking off Halloweekend at the Ukie Club, Squirrel Flower conjured an otherworldly essence, harmonizing with the ghost in the machine.
Live Review: Depeche Mode, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 25, 2023
Ever since the release of 1989’s 101 (the dense live album and documentary focused on the band’s famed 1988 Rose
Normal History Vol. 762: 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 Pylon Reenactment Society’s “Flowers Everywhere” Video
Garnering insider accolades but precious little commercial glory, Pylon was the relentlessly danceable dark horse of the fabled ’80s music
Essential New Music: Anna Webber’s “Shimmer Wince”
When musicians who have come up through Western musical systems embrace “just intonation” (the more mathematically consistent system that was
Live Review: Faye Webster, Upchuck, Philadelphia, PA, Oct. 21, 2023
Apparently, Upchuck got into punk rock for all the right reasons. “I can’t really play anything else,” said guitarist Mikey
Normal History Vol. 761: 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: The Feelies’ “Some Kinda Love: Performing The Music Of The Velvet Underground”
Feelies concerts are the stuff of legend. Setlists might not change much from decade to decade (hell, the band might
A Conversation With Jenny Owen Youngs
Given all that Jenny Owen Youngs has been up to over the past 10 years, why let another solo album
Courtney Barnett And Anjimile At The First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia
Courtney Barnett and Anjimile at the First Unitarian Church, Philadelphia. Photos by Chris Sikich. Anjimile
Normal History Vol. 760: 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: Irreversible Entanglements’ “Protect Your Light”
In another review written three-and-a-half years ago, I opined that Irreversible Entanglements are in it for the long haul. That’s
A Conversation With Raymond McGinley (Teenage Fanclub)
In its own unassuming way, Nothing Lasts Forever (Merge) may be Teenage Fanclub’s most finely honed album since Songs From