Sweet Apple is more than just a question of Cobra Verde’s John Petkovic and Tim Parnin having some teenage kicks with Dinosaur Jr’s J Mascis and Witch’s Dave Sweetapple. It’s the answer to the heartache, grief and depression that led Petkovic to drive from Cleveland to Vermont, where he rediscovered the healing powers of rock [...]
Grand Atlantic doesn’t sound like it’s trying to impress at some showcase for record-company A&R people. Although frontman Phil Usher channels the same kind of late-’60s cool as Anton Newcombe, he shares none of the Brian Jonestown Massacre leader’s insane pretensions. Instead, Usher injects his songs with empathy and self-doubt. Grand Atlantic is more like [...]
The U.K.’s Tunng always seems to be in a constant state of transition, being a band that believes in musical experimentation with a lineup that’s done a bit of changing over the years. In fact, the band’s fourth full-length, …And Then We Saw Land (which came out this month on Thrill Jockey), was made with [...]
Sweet Apple is more than just a question of Cobra Verde’s John Petkovic and Tim Parnin having some teenage kicks with Dinosaur Jr’s J Mascis and Witch’s Dave Sweetapple. It’s the answer to the heartache, grief and depression that led Petkovic to drive from Cleveland to Vermont, where he rediscovered the healing powers of rock [...]
Premiering today exclusively on magnetmagazine.com is the video for “Inklings,” by Knoxville, Tenn., quartet Senryu. The 10-year-old band, fronted by Wil Wright (Physics Of Meaning), just added a new album to its extensive catalogue with Inking, its first release on El Deth Records. The record features appearances by Ariel Saldivar (Polyphonic Spree, Broken Social Scene), [...]
Ever wonder what will happen during the last five minutes of late-night TV talk shows? Here are tonight’s notable performers: The Late Show With David Letterman (CBS): Jakob Dylan The son of a legend has just released new LP Women + Country and will be performing with Three Legs (featuring Neko Case and Kelly Hogan). [...]
Sweet Apple is more than just a question of Cobra Verde’s John Petkovic and Tim Parnin having some teenage kicks with Dinosaur Jr’s J Mascis and Witch’s Dave Sweetapple. It’s the answer to the heartache, grief and depression that led Petkovic to drive from Cleveland to Vermont, where he rediscovered the healing powers of rock [...]
Listening to the smooth vocal melodies and harmonies of “The Vigilant Ones” by the Cush is like floating in space. Inspired by vintage tape delays and psych/pop mini-suites, the husband-and-wife duo of Burette and Gabrielle Douglas formed in Dallas in 2000. The Cush is now based in Burlington, Vt., where the band completed its self-released [...]
When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week R.E.M. takes on the Troggs’ “Love Is All Around.” MAGNET’s Edward Fairchild pulls the pin. Take cover! Mike Mills’ singing has always been R.E.M.’s secret weapon. His understated, tender and honest delivery—mostly by way of background harmony—fills out the band’s [...]
Sweet Apple is more than just a question of Cobra Verde’s John Petkovic and Tim Parnin having some teenage kicks with Dinosaur Jr’s J Mascis and Witch’s Dave Sweetapple. It’s the answer to the heartache, grief and depression that led Petkovic to drive from Cleveland to Vermont, where he rediscovered the healing powers of rock [...]
