A Drugcember To Remember: The War On Drugs At Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia
A Drugcember To Remember: The War On Drugs at Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia. Photos by Chris Sikich.
MAGNET Exclusive: Queen Quail Goes Track By Track On “Narcissus”
It’s a long way from Wisconsin to Germany, but such is the path that preceded a notable transformation for Kirstin
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Essential New Music: Bilders’ “Neverlasting”
Like so many things you can say about Bill Direen, mentioning that he is a New Zealander is both true
Live Review: Ben Folds, Philadelphia, PA, Dec. 18, 2025
Ben Folds graced the stage at the City Winery for three nights to bring cheer, good spirits and music to
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Normal History Vol. 874: The Art Of David Lester
Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places
MAGNET’s Top 30 Albums Of 2025
1) Guided By Voices Thick Rich And Delicious (GBV Inc.)2) Horsegirl Phonetics On And On (Matador)3) Snocaps Snocaps (Anti-)4) Geese
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Best Of 2025: A Conversation With Robert Pollard (Guided By Voices)
30 years ago, MAGNET named Guided By Voices’ Alien Lanes the best album of 1995. While, for a lot of
Best Of 2025: Reissues/Collections
MAGNET’s A.D. Amorosi picks the best reissues/collections of the year 1) John Coltrane 1960-1964 Mono (Rhino High Fidelity) and A
Best Of 2025: Singer/Songwriters
MAGNET’s Hobart Rowland picks the best singer/songwriter releases of the year 1) Kathleen Edwards Billionaire (Dualtone)2) Craig Finn Always Been
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Best Of 2025: Punk
MAGNET’s Tim Stegall picks the best punk releases of the year 1) Lambrini Girls Who Let The Dogs Out? (City
Best Of 2025: Hip Hop
MAGNET’s Corey duBrowa picks the best hip-hop releases of the year 1) Clipse Let God Sort Em Out (Roc Nation)2)
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Best Of 2025: Hard Rock
MAGNET’s Matt Ryan picks the best hard-rock releases of the year 1) Die Spitz Something To Consume (Third Man)2) Khan That Fair
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Best Of 2025: Jazz/Improv
MAGNET’s Bill Meyer picks the best jazz/improv releases of the year 1) AMM & Sachiko M Testing (Matchless)2) Sophie Agnel
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Best Of 2025: Indie Roots
MAGNET’s Devon Leger picks the best indie-roots releases of the year 1) Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson What Did The
Five Questions With Joshua Ackley (Dead Betties)
After 16 years off the grid, post-millennial queercore ambassadors the Dead Betties have been busy of late. Their typically pointed
MAGNET Exclusive: Future Clouds And Radar Goes Track By Track On “Big Weather”
Championed by power-pop obsessives for his stellar work with hot-minute major-label hopefuls Cotton Mather, Robert Harrison has been a beloved
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R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania
Live Review: Yo La Tengo, Bowery Ballroom, New York City, Dec. 14, 2025
Normally, a Yo La Tengo show in New York City around the holidays would be a cause for celebration. The
Five Questions With Milo Aukerman (Descendents)
After a “pretty easy” run-in with the copyright revision law, the Descendents have regained the rights to their influential early
