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Preston Lovinggood Makes MAGNET A Mix Tape

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On February 25, Alabama native Preston Lovinggood issued his new album, Shadow Songs. It’s a sibling to his first LP, Sun Songs, which was released early last year. Download Shadow Songs track “Natural” below, and check out the awesome mix tape Lovinggood made for MAGNET.

“Natural” (download):

Leonard Cohen “Show Me The Place”
This is off his most recent record, Old Ideas. How does he do it? How does he still do it? Or the question is, “How did he ever do it???” I don’t want to know!!! I just want to listen to this clenched-jaw spiritual for the rest of my life. Tell me where to go, Leonard!!! Video

Through The Sparks “Squares”
I was at SXSW in 2011, sitting next to this guy at the bar. He was telling me he had moved to Austin a while ago. I don’t remember why. Then really all I remember is crying my eyes out when these Birmingham, Ala., beauties started singing, “Make round ones for the square ones/Make round ones for the square ones” I felt like I was trying to do that in my life. At that moment. Video

The Kernal “Green, Green Sky”
I have known Joe for awhile. and couldnt be more proud of the Kern. And who can put the lyric “But he still got his M&Ms” in a country song? The Kern can! And only the Kern can!!! Video

Dreams “You’ve Got Mail”
This scene changed me. Deeply changed me and opened my mind to a new style. Of life. And of music. And, of course, to Nora Ephron. Video

Louis “The Future Is Now”
I was texting Louis during a very hard time in life. He helped me through a bad time of writer’s block. This song is beautiful, and I cant wait to hear his new record!!!! “I use to love this time of year.” Gosh, give me a break. So good! Video

Paul McCartney “Junk”
This song to me is like instant coffee. It really gets me going. Great song to get your Saturday started in a relaxing manner. I always feel like it’s the last Beatles song every written. Video

Ron Sexsmith “Secret Heart”
This song has been heard. A lot. And in a lot of different ways. But one night I stumbled upon a live version of at, like, 3 a.m., and out of nowhere, had many many refreshing tears. Video

Harper Simon “Berkeley Girl”
There is nothing I can say except, “Does this song not express exactly how it feels when you are first starting to like someone?” Video

Stevie Nicks “Wild Heart”
If there was ever a melody I wish I could copy while I was putting on my makeup or pretending to put on my make up. It’s this one. I mean, how can she come up with something this effortlessly and honest?! Video

Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers “Refugee” (Live Aid 1985)
Watch and learn, young lads!!!! I mean look at his eyes! And his suit. I used to watch this like 10 times a day. All I ever needed to learn about stage presence I learned from this clip!!! So perfect. Nothing better. Video