Hailing from the same Virginian lands that Thomas Jefferson strolled in the colonial era, married synth-driven pop artists Dave Gibson and Renee Reighart are Weird Mob. They just released their debut EP, They're A Weird Mob, via the Hibernator Gigs label. Below, download EP track "School For Akters," a song that would even make the dirty-toothed Mr. [...]
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 29-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. "How well do you know me?" questions at the end. Something larger than a mouse ran under the stove when I walked [...]
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
There's no room for sleep today in the industry. Ask British folk/blues duo Jessica Davies and Katherine Blamire, who perform and record under the moniker Smoke Fairies. Whether it's touring more than 3,000 miles across the continental U.S. or putting in those extra hours in the studio, these evocative music-makers put their time in. We are [...]
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
Mellow troubadour Louis Matteo will be dropping new album Patchwork Pattern on April 30 via Neon Castle. The 10-track effort is Matteo's sophomore release that showcases Matteo's progression as a singer/songwriter. Stream or download the NYC artist's song "Finish Line," below. "Finish Line" (download):
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
Hailing from MAGNET's home state of Pennsylvania, the Fleeting Ends just released Our Eyes Are Peeled (Milkboy). The 11-song effort was produced by Philadelphia's own Tommy Joyner. Experience the undeniable development of this trio by feasting on its video for "I'm Like That." We are proud to premiere the clip today on magnetmagazine.com. Watch it [...]
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
The brainchild behind seminal, defunct Seattle indie-rock band Harvey Danger, Sean Nelson will be putting out an album titled Make Good Choices on June 4. The LP features contributions from Nelson's network of musician friends including Chris Walla (Death Cab For Cutie), Rachel Blumberg (Decemberists) and Dave Depper (Menomena). Download the title track off of the [...]
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
Hailing from Warwickshire, England, Lucy Rose has come a long way since she sang with Bombay Bicycle Club. Her U.S. debut, the Middle Of The Bed EP, has proven successful in not only her native country, but has captured attention in the States, especially because of her stint as this year's SXSW festival. Watch Rose's video for [...]
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
The gritty rockers in Cosmic Suckerpunch have been stirring the pot in the L.A. music scene since they self-released debut album Good Morning. The quartet keeps the rock rolling by just releasing the Breathe EP. Download opening track "That Voice" below. "That Voice" (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 500 titles—from the silent era through the ’90s—that you may have missed. A new selection, all [...]
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
Sub Pop duo Still Corners will be releasing sophomore LP Strange Pleasures on May 7. See band members Greg Hughes and Tessa Murray work a roller rink as a coupla' young bucks fall in love by watching their video for first single "Berlin Lovers." Also, catch Still Corners on tour starting in the U.K. May [...]
It can be daunting, being in a band that winds up one of the influential acts of its day. If Boston’s Come, one of the most acclaimed groups to emerge from the early-’90s indie scene, had released nothing but debut album Eleven:Eleven, its importance for musicians in that scene would likely have been established anyway. [...]
Hailing from the City of Angels, Army Navy is doing its best to surpass the success of sophomore album The Last Place by releasing third record Pickle later this year. Download the LP's title track below, and be the judge yourself on the band's progression. "Pickle" (download):