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40 years ago today, Hüsker Dü released debut EP Metal Circus. Play what you want to play. Read our classic cover story on the Hüskers, the Replacements and the rise and fall of the ’80s Minneapolis scene: The post Hüsker Dü Released Debut EP “Metal Circus” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Lux Interior (Cramps). Stay sick! The post Happy Birthday Lux Interior (Cramps) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros released final album Streetcore. Here come the marching band, the band of the underhand. Read our classic feature on Joe: The post Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros Released Final Album “Streetcore” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Matthew Friedberger (Fiery Furnaces). Drink some restorative beer. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Buck. Read our Fiery Furnaces feature: The post Happy Birthday Matthew Friedberger (Fiery Furnaces) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Paul Westerberg released Come Feel Me Tremble. Soldier of misfortune. Westerberg takes a ride through his back catalog: The post Paul Westerberg Released “Come Feel Me Tremble” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Julian Cope (Teardrop Explodes). Still flying in the face of fashion. Read Eugene Mirman in MAGNET on the Archdrude: The post Happy Birthday Julian Cope (Teardrop Explodes) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

45 years ago today, Neil Young released Comes A Time. You need relating, not solitude. Read our review of Young’s essential Hitchhiker from 2017: The post Neil Young Released “Comes A Time” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

This week we talked to Jane Remover, Sun June, and No ID, and after 20+ years published our first Hoodoo Gurus article. A little something for everyone. Your best comments are below this week’s devastating music xweet.  » Read More

Jay Rock and Ab-Soul go way back. Fifteen years ago, the two rappers made up one half of the California supergroup Black Hippy, alongside Kendrick Lamar and Schoolboy Q. Right now, Jay Rock and Ab-Soul are coming off long absences, releasing new singles. Jay Rock recently came out with “Eastside,”  » Read More