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10 years ago today, Ex Hex released Rips. We named it the best album of 2014. Read our Q&A with Mary Timony from that time: The post Ex Hex Released “Rips” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 80th birthday Judee Sill. R.I.P. Lopin’ along through the cosmos. Read Drive-By Truckers and Redd Kross in MAGNET on Judee: The post Happy 80th Birthday Judee Sill, R.I.P. appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

45 years ago today, Joy Division released debut single “Transmission.” Let it ring on. Read our review of the essential reissues of Substance, Unknown Pleasures, Closer and Still: The post Joy Division Released Debut Single “Transmission” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Damian Kulash (OK Go). Do what you want. Read our classic Q&A with him: The post Happy Birthday Damian Kulash (OK Go) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

10 years ago today, Weezer released Everything Will Be Alright In The End. Rocking out like it’s ’94. Weezer, Future Islands and Joyce Manor live in 2023: The post Weezer Released “Everything Will Be Alright In The End” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday John Mellencamp. Paint the mother pink. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. The post Happy Birthday John Mellencamp appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

A man who disappeared on the final day of Chicago’s Riot Fest has died, reportedly due to injuries sustained at the festival. Stephen Shult, 58, was at the festival with friends and family who said they lost track of him on Sept. 22, after he’d left his group to get closer to Slayer’s performance.  » Read More

In 2022, we got a taste of Neneh Cherry’s eventful life in our career-spanning interview with the Swedish musician. She’s best known for her eclectic 1989 debut Raw Like Sushi, which earned her a Grammy nomination, but she also clocked time in the iconic punk group the Slits and gave an iconic performance on the UK’s Top Of The Pops while pregnant.  » Read More

The fast-rising Los Angeles musician Mk.gee has been on a meteoric ascent ever since he released his album Two Star & The Dream Police earlier this year. Last month, Mk.gee embarked on a big North American tour, and his shows have included new songs,  » Read More