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Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places and events from his band’s 41-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. David Lester’s graphic novel Under The Banner Of King Death has been published in Thailand. The book will appear in seven languages with seven […] The post Normal History Vol.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Arcade Fire released Funeral. Your moment of zen. Read our classic Arcade Fire feature from that time: The post Arcade Fire Released Debut Album “Funeral” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Mike Cooley (Drive-By Truckers). Lisa keeps on turning 21. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our DBT feature: The post Happy Birthday Mike Cooley (Drive-By Truckers) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Paul Weller released Studio 150. Wishing on a star. Read our Weller feature: The post Paul Weller Released “Studio 150” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Stars released Set Yourself On Fire. You will always be a light. Read our Stars Q&A: The post Stars Released “Set Yourself On Fire” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Fred “Sonic” Smith (MC5). Come back some day now. Read Kevn Kinney (Drivin N Cryin) in MAGNET on Mosrite guitars, Mr. Smith, Johnny Ramone and more: The post Happy Birthday Fred “Sonic” Smith (MC5) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

35 years ago today, Mekons released The Mekons Rock N’ Roll. Destroy your safe and happy lives before it is too late. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Jon Langford: The post Mekons Released “The Mekons Rock N’ Roll” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

45 years ago today, Pere Ubu released New Picnic Time. Hey, it’s me again! Read our reviews of essential Ubu output from 1975 to 1978 and 1979 to 1982: The post Pere Ubu Released “New Picnic Time” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Diamond Rugs). And a time to dance. Read our Q&A with him: The post Happy Birthday Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Diamond Rugs) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More