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35 years ago today, Pere Ubu released Cloudland. You are never alone in the twilight zone. Read our reviews of essential Ubu output from 1975 to 1978 and 1979 to 1982: The post Pere Ubu Released “Cloudland” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

15 years ago today, Green Day released 21st Century Breakdown. A second night at the opera. Read our story from 31 years ago about the Bay Area’s emerging pop/punk scene featuring Green Day, Jawbreaker and J Church: The post Green Day Released “21st Century Breakdown” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 65th birthday Andrew Eldritch (Sisters Of Mercy). Soon it comes around to your soul. Not one but two 120 Reasons To Live entries on “the greatest goth band of all time”: The post Happy 65th Birthday Andrew Eldritch (Sisters Of Mercy) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

50 years ago today, Bill Wyman released debut album Monkey Grip. Can’t you feel it hit ya? Read Dave Weckerman (Feelies) in MAGNET on Wyman and the Stones: The post Bill Wyman Released Debut Album “Monkey Grip” 50 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative Songs, starting with the moment that the chart launched in 1988. This column is a companion piece to The Number Ones, and it’s for members only. Thank you to everyone who’s helping to keep Stereogum afloat.  » Read More

Kathleen Hanna’s memoir Rebel Girl: My Life As A Feminist Punk is out today, and she recently stopped by Amoeba Records to participate in an episode of their What’s In My Bag? series. She picked up records by Bruce Springsteen, Public Enemy, the Sugarcubes, Santigold,  » Read More

The Poznań, otherwise known as the Grecque, is a European football celebration in which fans turn their backs to the pitch, lock arms, and jump up and down. One of the clubs whose fans traditionally engage in this behavior is Manchester City, the English Premier League superpower beloved by brothers and Oasis co-founders Noel and Liam Gallagher.  » Read More

John Barbata, a drummer who played with a number of noteworthy bands including the Turtles, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, has died. Best Classic Bands confirmed Barbata’s death with sources in his hometown of Ada, OK, and some of his former bands have posted tributes.  » Read More

Hip-hop media personality DJ Akademiks has been sued for rape, sexual assault, and defamation.  » Read More