Norwegian singer/songwriter Silje Nes knows how to work with what she’s got—and, fortunately, that’s a lot. Her sophomore album, Opticks (out October 12 on FatCat Records), was home-recorded, with Nes playing every instrument on each song, including more unconventional ones such as viola, xylophone and concertina, among others. “The Grass Harp” quite literally washes over [...]
Pete Yorn has been surprisingly prolific of late. Consider that it was three years between his sophomore outing, 2003′s Day I Forgot, and 2006′s bracingly eclectic Nightcrawler, the latter largely restoring the potential of his brazenly accomplished out-of-nowhere debut, 2001’s Musicforthemorningafter. Another three years between releases, and Montville, N.J.’s favorite boho chick magnet suddenly had [...]
When is a cover song better than the original? Only you can decide. This week First Aid Kit takes on Fever Ray’s “When I Grow Up.” MAGNET’s Ryan Burleson pulls the pin. Take cover! In the last few years, Swedish musical exports have consistently made a huge impression on me. If I’m honest, this trend [...]
Yesterday, Meridene issued Something Like Blood (Amble Down), the follow-up to 2008 debut You’re Not Pretty, You’re Worse. The Eau Claire, Wisc., quartet recorded its sophomore LP at Bon Iver’s home studio with Peter Wolf Crier’s Brian Moen producing and mixing and Pedro The Lion’s T.W. Walsh mastering. MAGNET has been proud to present a new [...]
Pete Yorn has been surprisingly prolific of late. Consider that it was three years between his sophomore outing, 2003′s Day I Forgot, and 2006′s bracingly eclectic Nightcrawler, the latter largely restoring the potential of his brazenly accomplished out-of-nowhere debut, 2001’s Musicforthemorningafter. Another three years between releases, and Montville, N.J.’s favorite boho chick magnet suddenly had [...]
Maximum Balloon‘s self-titled debut (on DGC) is the first solo release from TV On The Radio multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer David Andrew Sitek. The LP features collaborations with the likes of Karen O, Katrina Ford (Celebration), Holly Miranda and David Byrne, as well as TVOTR bandmates Tunde Adebimpe and Kyp Malone. On “Groove Me,” Sitek is joined by [...]
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): N.E.R.D Hip-hop group N.E.R.D. is promoting new album Nothing. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): Train Train is supporting latest LP Save Me, San Francisco. Jimmy Kimmel Live! [...]
Pete Yorn has been surprisingly prolific of late. Consider that it was three years between his sophomore outing, 2003′s Day I Forgot, and 2006′s bracingly eclectic Nightcrawler, the latter largely restoring the potential of his brazenly accomplished out-of-nowhere debut, 2001’s Musicforthemorningafter. Another three years between releases, and Montville, N.J.’s favorite boho chick magnet suddenly had [...]
Atari Teenage Riot provided a refreshing blast of Teutonic noise and black-leather punk to the hideously urbane techno scene in the mid- to late-’90s; it was all wide-legged pants and chin-stroking twiddlers like Aphex Twin and the Orb. ATR was abrasive, German and loud, given to using lots of exclamation points in song titles and [...]
To celebrate today’s crop of releases, here are new mp3s from Deerhunter, Deluka, Eternal Summers, Glasser, Grandchildren, In Grenada, Lazerbeak, No Age, the Posies, Three Mile Pilot, Women and Pete Yorn. Also, vote for your favorite of today’s new releases.
