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25 years ago today, the Fall released Levitate. The grim visage altered again and again. Read our review of the band’s essential final album: The post The Fall Released “Levitate” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Bill Rieflin (Ministry, R.E.M., Swans, King Crimson, Robyn Hitchcock, et al). Birth of a giant. Read Rieflin in our MAGNET Classics feature on Swans Soundtracks For The Blind: The post Happy Birthday Bill Rieflin (Ministry, R.E.M., Swans, King Crimson, Robyn Hitchcock, Et Al) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

30 years ago today, Alice In Chains released Dirt. Same old trip it was back then. Read our Alice In Chains feature: The post Alice In Chains Released “Dirt” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

25 years ago today, the Rolling Stones released Bridges To Babylon. Biz Markie! Read our Stones live review from 2019: The post The Rolling Stones Released “Bridges To Babylon” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 55th birthday Brett Anderson (Suede). Don’t be afraid if nobody loves you. Check out our 120 Reasons To Live on Suede’s “Animal Nitrate”: The post Happy 55th Birthday Brett Anderson (Suede) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

35 years ago today, Red Hot Chili Peppers released The Uplift Mofo Party Plan. Special secret song inside! The post Red Hot Chili Peppers Released “The Uplift Mofo Party Plan” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

45 years ago today, Billy Joel released The Stranger. The sinners are still much more fun. The post Billy Joel Released “The Stranger” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

In a sense, Mercyland’s lack of success was a boon for David Barbe. Had the band not broken up, he most likely wouldn’t have found his way into Bob Mould’s orbit as the bass player for his most commercially successful band, Sugar. Founded in 1985, Barbe’s Athens, Ga.-based post-punk trio generated some significant buzz at […] The post A Conversation With David Barbe (Mercyland) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read […]

Happy 40th birthday St. Vincent. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. You should watch TV. Read Garbage in MAGNET on Ms. Annie Clark: The post Happy 40th Birthday St. Vincent appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More