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With so many gimmicks, you might assume all meaning is lost, but Problemista‘s messages of devotional love and holding out hope while on an impossible path shine through.  » Read More

The Auckland-based trio Office Dog—consisting of Kane Strang, Mitchell Innes, and Rassani Tolovaa—wield their impeccable chemistry to rewarding ends on their debut album, Spiel.  » Read More

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Prince Paul joined the trio for the Steely Dan–sampling 3 Feet High and Rising classic  » Read More

Full disclosure: The album under consideration and I go way back. My old micro-label put one of its songs on a seven-inch, and I wrote liner notes for a reissue of Talisman in 2006. If you want measured impartiality, I’m sure there’s a store selling scales somewhere in town. But if you want to know about the return of […] The post Essential New Music: Alastair Galbraith’s “Talisman”  » Read More

25 years ago today, Godspeed You! Black Emperor released Slow Riot For New Zerø Kanada. Formless and empty—in a good way. The band’s 2015 LP was our #19 album of the year: The post Godspeed You! Black Emperor Released “Slow Riot For New Zerø Kanada” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

30 years ago today, Elvis Costello released Brutal Youth. All the rage. Read our Elvis live review from 2019: The post Elvis Costello Released “Brutal Youth” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More