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Perry Farrell’s wife Etty has addressed rumors he is suffering an alcohol meltdown. She wrote on Instagram, “Unfortunately, that bottle of wine is more of a prop nowadays. I have gotten angry at him multiple times, that he would leave a beautiful bottle of wine 3/4 full on the stage, when I would’ve loved a glass after the show.  » Read More

There’s another version of Nite Owls kicking around somewhere. JD McPherson recorded it in Los Angeles several years ago, and the underwhelming results reflected a turbulent period for the celebrated Oklahoma-bred singer/songwriter. Washing the slate clean, McPherson returned to Chicago’s Reliable Recorders, the studio where he made his acclaimed 2010 debut, Signs & Signifiers, laying […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of JD McPherson’s “Just Like Summer”  » Read More

The Deslondes made it an uneven 13 tracks on Roll It Out (New West) with J.J. Cale’s “Drifters Wife,” even stealing a line from its chorus for the album title. For the other 12 songs, the contributions come from every member of this easygoing, multifaceted New Orleans roots quintet: vocalist/guitarist Sam Doores, vocalist/guitarist Riley Downing,  » Read More

Happy birthday Dee Dee Ramone (Ramones). We’ll meet you at 53rd and Third. Check out our 120 Reasons To Live on Dee’s rap alter ego Dee Dee King: The post Happy Birthday Dee Dee Ramone (Ramones) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

35 years ago today, Bob Dylan released Oh Mercy. Don’t call it a comeback. 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 “Oh Mercy”  » Read More

Happy birthday Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!). Time’s on your side. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read Mr. Morris in MAGNET on Guided By Voices: The post Happy Birthday Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 40th birthday Dizzee Rascal. Fix up, look sharp. Read our review of his essential debut album: The post Happy 40th Birthday Dizzee Rascal appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Jeremy Dutcher has won this year’s Polaris Music Prize for Motewolonuwok, becoming the first artist or group to win the award twice. The honor, which comes with a $50,000 prize, goes to the best Canadian album of the year as chosen by a jury of journalists and broadcasters. The awards gala went down tonight at Toronto’s Massey Hall.  » Read More

Earlier this month, FKA twigs announced her new album EUSEXUA and released the transcendent title track. On Monday, the elusive artist performed at a London Fashion Week event and debuted two new songs from the LP.  » Read More