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Garnering insider accolades but precious little commercial glory, Pylon was the relentlessly danceable dark horse of the fabled ’80s music scene in Athens, Ga., that produced such marquee names as R.E.M. and the B-52’s. Four decades later, Vanessa Briscoe Hay has not so much resurrected as reshaped the influential outfit under the guise of Pylon […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Pylon Reenactment Society’s “Flowers Everywhere”  » Read More

When musicians who have come up through Western musical systems embrace “just intonation” (the more mathematically consistent system that was replaced by standard “equal temperament” in the 18th century), they may inject an element of cultural and/or moral critique into their work. Composer Lou Harrison, for example, held that equal temperament “destroys everything and is […] The post Essential New Music: Anna Webber’s “Shimmer Wince”  » Read More

25 years ago today, the Afghan Whigs released 1965. Sweet sons of bitches. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of the Afghan Whigs’ Congregation: The post The Afghan Whigs Released “1965” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 65th birthday Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran). All you need is now. Read our “Guilty Pleasures” Sound Check on Rio and other albums (by ABBA, Def Leppard, Coldplay and more) we love to listen to home alone: The post Happy 65th Birthday Simon Le Bon (Duran Duran) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

40 years ago today, Bob Dylan released Infidels. Manipulator of crowds, you’re a dream twister. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Robyn Hitchcock, Steve Earle, Ben Lee, Ryan Miller (Guster), Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate), Joan As Police Woman, Matt Quinn (Mt. Joy) and Pokey LaFarge talking about Dylan: The post Bob Dylan Released “Infidels”  » Read More

20 years ago today, the Church released Forget Yourself. Now you remember it all. Read our classic Q&A with Steve Kilbey: The post The Church Released “Forget Yourself” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Montreal-based DJ and producer Elias Erium has assembled a mix for Magnetic to celebrate his upcoming EP, Echoes. Prepare to embark on a sonic journey that delves into the mesmerizing realms of melodic techno and progressive house. Elias Erium, previously known as Solid Stone, is known for his ...Continue reading  » Read More

Troye Sivan has good taste. Let’s start at home: In 2021, the Australian singer showcased his modest yet extremely interior-designed Melbourne abode via a meticulous Architectural Digest spread and accompanying YouTube walkthrough that has tallied nearly 9 million views. (To put those views into rough context,  » Read More

The eclectic and stylishly soulful UK singer Jorja Smith released her Falling Or Flying album about a month ago, and she promoted it on The Tonight Show last night. For her Fallon spotlight, Smith made it a medley, starting with the new album’s smoldering title track and then segueing into the more upbeat “Little Things.”  » Read More