Damon Moon And The Whispering Drifters will release their second LP, Lungs, Dust, & Dreams (Adair Park), on February 21. Until this album, most of Moon's songs took on a dark theme about feelings of restlessness about the pursuit of finding a home. It wasn't until after six U.S. tours that the band discovered that its home [...]
Every Saturday, we'll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places and events from his band's 28-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. When we were wrapping things up at the end, he said he'd miss coming to my place on Sundays. That's what I [...]
On his 10th studio album, Temple Beautiful (Yep Roc), Chuck Prophet found his muse in the city he's called home for 30 years. Exploring the local landmarks and myths with friend and poet klipschutz, Prophet winds his way through San Francisco, stretching tales even taller along the way. But this guided tour isn't a detailed and prefabricated [...]
Crazy experimental pop group Xiu Xiu will release their 10th studio album, Always, on March 6 via Polyvinyl. Until then, get yourself into the bizarre combination of sadness and oddity requisite of a Xiu Xiu LP by watching the video for lead single "Hi." Jamie Stewart lights his hand on fire, amongst other vaguely disturbing images.
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): Betty Wright The '70s soul singer is promoting Betty Wright: The Movie, a collaborative album with the Roots. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): Cee-Lo Green Cee-Lo is plugging [...]
On his 10th studio album, Temple Beautiful (Yep Roc), Chuck Prophet found his muse in the city he's called home for 30 years. Exploring the local landmarks and myths with friend and poet klipschutz, Prophet winds his way through San Francisco, stretching tales even taller along the way. But this guided tour isn't a detailed and prefabricated [...]
Zeus' new album, Busting Visions (Arts & Crafts), will be released March 27. If you like fuzzed-out riffs, razor-sharp hooks and harmonies out the wazoo, then Busting Visions is right up your ally. The band will be previewing material from the album this month in Canada with Sam Roberts Band and will be in Boston on [...]
On his 10th studio album, Temple Beautiful (Yep Roc), Chuck Prophet found his muse in the city he's called home for 30 years. Exploring the local landmarks and myths with friend and poet klipschutz, Prophet winds his way through San Francisco, stretching tales even taller along the way. But this guided tour isn't a detailed and prefabricated [...]
Between Caitlin Rose, Tristen, JEFF The Brotherhood and, ahem, boasting the best music scene in the country (at least according to rock crit's grey lady Rolling Stone), Nashville's non-Opry community has been on a tear in recent years. And songwriter Jessie Baylin, who moved to Music City in 2009 after marrying Kings Of Leon's Nathan Followill, is intent on keeping [...]
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): The Kills Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince are promoting latest album Blood Pressures. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): Estelle Singer Estelle is plugging All Of Me, which drops [...]
On his 10th studio album, Temple Beautiful (Yep Roc), Chuck Prophet found his muse in the city he's called home for 30 years. Exploring the local landmarks and myths with friend and poet klipschutz, Prophet winds his way through San Francisco, stretching tales even taller along the way. But this guided tour isn't a detailed and prefabricated [...]
It's safe to say that Matt Pryor's been around the block once or twice. Having years of success with his band the Get Up Kids and even creating other ventures such as a records label and other side projects, Pryor isn't a stranger to our ears. His latest (and aptly titled) single, "Your New Favorite," is [...]
Each week, we take a look at some obscure or overlooked entries in the catalogs of music's big names. MAGNET's Bryan Bierman focuses on an album that, for whatever reason, slipped through the cracks in favor of its more popular siblings. Whether it's new to you or just needs a revisit, we'll highlight the Hidden [...]
On his 10th studio album, Temple Beautiful (Yep Roc), Chuck Prophet found his muse in the city he's called home for 30 years. Exploring the local landmarks and myths with friend and poet klipschutz, Prophet winds his way through San Francisco, stretching tales even taller along the way. But this guided tour isn't a detailed and prefabricated [...]
Straight out of the early '00s, it's the 652s! Their new video for "Walk On Selfishly," off Strike Hard! (Dromedary), drips in nostalgia for the earlier videos of bands like Green Day and Good Charlotte, albeit perhaps in a more restrained manner, the sweeping camera shots of old replaced by a more indie, static feel. However, [...]
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): Dierks Bentley The country artist is promoting forthcoming album Home. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): Anthony Hamilton The R&B musician is supporting new album Back To Love. Jimmy [...]
On his 10th studio album, Temple Beautiful (Yep Roc), Chuck Prophet found his muse in the city he's called home for 30 years. Exploring the local landmarks and myths with friend and poet klipschutz, Prophet winds his way through San Francisco, stretching tales even taller along the way. But this guided tour isn't a detailed and prefabricated [...]
Madi Diaz's new album Plastic Moon (Small Horse) has already been receiving great hype, even though it just came out. Diaz shines throughout the entire LP effortlessly with her flawless songwriting and angelic vocals. Download latest single "Gimme A Kiss" below. "Gimme A Kiss" (download):
MAGNET contributing writer Jud Cost is sharing some of the wealth of classic films he's been lucky enough to see over the past 40 years. Trolling the backwaters of cinema, he has worked up a list of more than 100 titles—from the '20s through the '80s—that you may have missed. A new selection, all currently [...]
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The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”)
St. Vincent - 'Cheerleader'
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
OK Go - Needing/Getting - Official Video
Ladyhawke - Black White & Blue
Childish Gambino - "Heartbeat" (Official Music Video)
James Blake – Live Album
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