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Lumberob’s Rob Erickson wasn’t a big fan of petting zoos as a kid. “I have a real fear of stillness—like when turkeys are really still and you can’t see which way they’re looking,” says the Brooklyn-based musician, performance artist and teacher. “Then they suddenly do that explosive feather-shake thing, which feels like real evil to […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Lumberob’s “Deliciously”  » Read More

55 years ago today, David Bowie released “Space Oddity” for the first time. It was re-released subsequently in both the U.K. and U.S. and became a hit. He really made the grade. Read our Q&A with Rick Wakeman (Yes), who played mellotron on “Space Oddity” and discusses his work with Bowie here: The post David Bowie Released “Space Oddity” 55 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Peter Murphy (Bauhaus). You’re in parties. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our 120 Reasons To Live on Murphy: The post Happy Birthday Peter Murphy (Bauhaus) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

35 years ago today, The The released Mind Bomb. Here’s Johnny! Read our Classic Alternative review of the Marr-motivated masterpiece that came next: The post The The Released “Mind Bomb” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 65th birthday Suzanne Vega. Tried and true. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus: The post Happy 65th Birthday Suzanne Vega appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

30 years ago today, the Mountain Goats released debut album Zopilote Machine. It’s a moment the world had been waiting for. Read our Mountain Goats feature: The post The Mountain Goats Released Debut Album “Zopilote Machine” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Andrew Bird. Oh, the grandeur! Read our Q&A with him: The post Happy Birthday Andrew Bird appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

30 years ago today, the Rolling Stones released Voodoo Lounge. It came 25 years to the day after the release of “Honky Tonk Women” in the U.S. Dance-hall babes and body poppers. Read our Stones live review from 2019: The post The Rolling Stones Released “Voodoo Lounge” 30 Years Ago Today, 25 Years To The Day After The Release Of “Honky Tonk Women” appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Since September, Voxtrot have released the songs “Another Fire,” “New World Romance,” and “My Peace.” Today, the indie pop group is back with “Esprit de Cœur.”  » Read More