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10 years ago today, Leonard Cohen released Popular Problems. The story’s told with facts and lies. Read our review of his essential final studio album: The post Leonard Cohen Released “Popular Problems” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Jim Ward (Sparta, At The Drive-In, Sleepercar). Easier said than done. Watch our MAGNET television episode with him: The post Happy Birthday Jim Ward (Sparta, At The Drive-In, Sleepercar) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

40 years ago today, Dennis DeYoung released debut album Desert Moon. The waiter poured our memories in a tiny cup. Read our Q&A with the former Styx frontman: The post Dennis DeYoung Released Debut Album “Desert Moon” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Artists are joining forces for Hosono House Revisited, a tribute album for the revered Japanese musician Haruomi Hosono whose album Hosono House turns 50 this year. Mac DeMarco shared his cover of “Boku Wa Chotto,” Cornelius released his rendition of “Bara To Yaju,”  » Read More

Last week, Zach Bryan sparked conversation with the tweet: “anyone willing to put politics above music don’t get the point of listening to music.” He deactivated his X account, and then returned. However, on Tuesday evening the country superstar played with fire again, and this time the post led him to deactivate once more.  » Read More

After a concerning performance in Cleveland over the weekend, Bright Eyes have canceled their next three shows, including Riot Fest. The beloved indie rock band shared a statement today saying Conor Oberst lost his voice.  » Read More

Cold Court name Death Grips, the Mars Volta, OutKast, and Blonde Redhead as influences. Such a chaotic blend of sounds results in an absurdist post-punk explosion that reminds me of Black Eyes or Squid. However, the Philly band only have one song, out today, called “Twin.”  » Read More

Last year, the Magnetic Fields went on a tour to celebrate 25 years of their seminal album the forthcoming 69 Love Songs. Today, it was revealed that that record inspired All In: A Broadway Comedy About Love, which stars John Mulaney and Fred Armisen.  » Read More

LA punks Tube Alloys impressed us with last year’s album Magnetic Point, which drew rampant comparisons to foundational noise merchants like Sonic Youth and OG British post-punk bands like Wire and Swell Maps. They’ve got a new single dropping two weeks from now, and the A-side is online now.  » Read More