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30 years ago today, Singles opened in theaters. It rocked our world. Read our review of the essential deluxe-edition reissue of the soundtrack: The post “Singles” Opened In Theaters 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

10 years ago today, Dinosaur Jr released I Bet On Sky. We know it oh so well. Read our Dino cover Q&A by Henry Rollins: The post Dinosaur Jr Released “I Bet On Sky” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

15 years ago today, Rogue Wave released Asleep At Heaven’s Gate. Ringing all around it. Read our classic Rogue Wave feature: The post Rogue Wave Released “Asleep At Heaven’s Gate” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

55 years ago today, the Beach Boys released Smiley Smile. Tune in, turn on, chill out. Read our review of the essential 50th-anniversary edition of the album that came the year before, Pet Sounds: The post The Beach Boys Released “Smiley Smile” 55 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

10 years ago today, Band Of Horses released Mirage Rock. Better things come to those who wait. Read the cover interview that Ben Bridwell did for MAGNET with Jason Lytle (Grandaddy): The post Band Of Horses Released “Mirage Rock” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

15 years ago today, Kevin Drew released debut album Spirit If…. Time is a leaver, thought she was a stealer. Read our review of the essential latest Broken Social Scene album: The post Kevin Drew Released Debut Album “Spirit If…” 15 Years Ago Today. appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places and events from his band’s 39-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. When we’re young, there’s something almost reprehensible about the idea of memories as they pertain to older people. Turns out, memories are a lot […] The post Normal History Vol.  » Read More

25 years ago today, Buena Vista Social Club released its self-titled debut album. Selected this year by the Library Of Congress for preservation in the National Recording Registry. The post Buena Vista Social Club Released Its Self-Titled Debut Album 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites Of Spring). Buy a nice new outfit. Read our Fugazi Over/Under: The post Happy Birthday Guy Picciotto (Fugazi, Rites Of Spring) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More