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40 years ago today, the Fall released The Wonderful And Frightening World Of…. When the height of culture is a bad stew. Read our review of the band’s essential final album: The post The Fall Released “The Wonderful And Frightening World Of…” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Frank Black released the two-CD Frank Black Francis. Bookends. Read our classic feature on Mr. Thompson IV: The post Frank Black Released “Frank Black Francis” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

25 years ago today, Cocteau Twins released BBC Sessions. Pastoral scenes. Read our review of the essential reissue of the Twins’ The Pink Opaque: The post Cocteau Twins Released “BBC Sessions” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

25 years ago today, Matthew Sweet released In Reverse. Millennium blues. Listen to our MAGNET Classics Podcast on the making of Sweet’s Girlfriend: The post Matthew Sweet Released “In Reverse” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

15 years ago today, Cate Le Bon released debut album Me Oh My. Hard times to fall in love. Read our review of her essential 2016 album: The post Cate Le Bon Released Debut Album “Me Oh My” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Pat DiNizio (Smithereens). Especially for you. Read in MAGNET about Pat’s Buddy Holly tribute album: The post Happy Birthday Pat DiNizio (Smithereens) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, American Music Club released Love Songs For Patriots. Watch your life drift like dust. Read our MAGNET Feedback with Mark Eitzel: The post American Music Club Released “Love Songs For Patriots” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

40 years ago today, Lloyd Cole And The Commotions released debut album Rattlesnakes. Lloyd, we’re still ready to be heartbroken. Read our classic Q&A with him: The post Lloyd Cole And The Commotions Released Debut Album “Rattlesnakes” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

In January, Theobald “Theo” Lengyel, a former member of the California experimental rock group Mr. Bungle, was arrested for the murder of his girlfriend. On Friday (Oct. 11), the 55-year-old musician was found guilty for first-degree murder and faces life in prison. He is set to be sentenced in November.  » Read More