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MP3 At 3PM: Volcanoes

Noise rock is one of those forms where you can't tell if anyone's gotten it right until the song ends. Volcanoes recorded their ass-kicking debut, Heavy Hands (Afternoon), in their dorm room, but just from the mp3 of lead single "With Black Glove," you can tell the sound could fill a warehouse. Download "With Black [...]
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Normal History Vol. 163: The Art Of David Lester

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. "Wow," Nadine said when she saw Martin's painting for the first time. "It's totally great." Martin, hands in the slash pockets of [...]

From The Desk Of The Twilight Sad's James Graham: Dr. Martens

Dr. Martens - Broken In - The Process
On their latest, No One Can Ever Know (FatCat), Scotland's best musical export since the Jesus And Mary Chain tear down their walls of guitar noise to reveal the icy synths beneath. For fans, it's a radical departure for the Twilight Sad that's nevertheless easy to digest, as frontman James Graham's distinctive Scottish vocals and [...]

Film At 11: Cursive

Cursive - This House Alive (Official Music Video)
Cursive recently ended its three-year silence with new album I Am Gemini (Saddle Creek). The Omaha natives just made a video for latest single "This House Alive," which was directed by Kevin Slack. Watch the clip below.

TiVo Party Tonight: Electric Guest, James Morrison, Kathleen Edwards, Portugal. The Man

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): Electric Guest L.A.'s Electric Guest is plugging new album Mondo. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): James Morrison English singer/songwriter James Morrison is supporting latest release The [...]

From The Desk Of The Twilight Sad's James Graham: Tattoos

Van Halen - Tattoo
On their latest, No One Can Ever Know (FatCat), Scotland's best musical export since the Jesus And Mary Chain tear down their walls of guitar noise to reveal the icy synths beneath. For fans, it's a radical departure for the Twilight Sad that's nevertheless easy to digest, as frontman James Graham's distinctive Scottish vocals and [...]

MP3 At 3PM: P.G. Six

P.G. Six reaches a whole new level on its fifth album, Starry Mind (Drag City). Live, vocalist/guitarist Pat "P.G. Six" Gubler is accompanied by guitarist Bob Bannister, bassist Denny Schwarz and drummer Robert Dennis in order to recreate the LP's psychedelic craft and folk harmonies. Download Starry Mind single "Palace" below and catch the foursome on [...]
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Title:Palace
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From The Desk Of The Twilight Sad's James Graham: DVD Boxed Sets And TV Shows

Game Of Thrones Season 2: Weeks Ahead Trailer
On their latest, No One Can Ever Know (FatCat), Scotland's best musical export since the Jesus And Mary Chain tear down their walls of guitar noise to reveal the icy synths beneath. For fans, it's a radical departure for the Twilight Sad that's nevertheless easy to digest, as frontman James Graham's distinctive Scottish vocals and [...]

Film At 11: Bill Callahan

Bill Callahan "Heaven Help The Child"
Tied to a tree and ruminating, Bill Callahan sings his cover of Mickey Newbury's "Heaven Help The Child," preparing to gently soothe the audience to sleep as he does so. Callahan's voice is loud yet deep, treacly yet agile—no doubt filled with talent. The video, on the other hand, plays to the same minimalism, echoing [...]

TiVo Party Tonight: The Cast Of "Nice Work If You Can Get It," Roger Daltrey, Father John Misty, Rachael Yamagata, Switchfoot

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 Broadway Cast Of Nice Work If You Can Get It The cast of Nice Work If You Can Get It is performing a number from the brand [...]

From The Desk Of The Twilight Sad's James Graham: Influential Scottish Bands And Bands From Scotland You Should Hear

On their latest, No One Can Ever Know (FatCat), Scotland's best musical export since the Jesus And Mary Chain tear down their walls of guitar noise to reveal the icy synths beneath. For fans, it's a radical departure for the Twilight Sad that's nevertheless easy to digest, as frontman James Graham's distinctive Scottish vocals and [...]

MP3 At 3PM: Ramona Falls

Ramona Falls just released its sophomore LP, Prophet (Barsuk). The album's first single, "Sqworm," has some killer beats and powerful guitar. Download it below, and catch the band on tour of North America throughout May and June. "Sqworm" (download):
Artist:Ramona Falls
Title:Sqworm
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File Name:Sqworm.mp3
Genre:Rock

Hidden Gems: Neil Young & The Shocking Pinks' "Everybody's Rockin'"

Neil Young - Computer Age
Neil Young had quite the '70s. In fact, there are only a handful of the decade's artists whose work was filled with as much creative riches and uncompromising left turns as his. Though there was gentle folk with Crosby, Stills & Nash, After The Gold Rush's introspective ballads, the weird sparseness of On The Beach, [...]

From The Desk Of The Twilight Sad's James Graham: Alcohol

Runnin' Riot - Buckfast Tonic Wine
On their latest, No One Can Ever Know (FatCat), Scotland's best musical export since the Jesus And Mary Chain tear down their walls of guitar noise to reveal the icy synths beneath. For fans, it's a radical departure for the Twilight Sad that's nevertheless easy to digest, as frontman James Graham's distinctive Scottish vocals and [...]

Film At 11: The Spring Standards

Here We Go [Official Video] - The Spring Standards
The video for the Spring Standards' "Here We Go," off yellow//gold (Parachute Shooter), harkens back to a time when you built your girlfriend out of spare parts and performed choreographed dance numbers at shows. Directed and produced by Keith Boynton and Mike Lavoie, the hilarious video compliments the Spring Standards' catchy power pop with body [...]

TiVo Party Tonight: Norah Jones, K'naan Featuring Nelly Furtado, Brad, Lady Antebellum, Bombay Bicycle Club, Daryl Hall

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): Norah Jones MAGNET cover star Norah Jones is plugging her brand new album Little Broken Hearts. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno (NBC): K'naan Featuring Nelly Furtado Rapper K'naan is performing [...]

From The Desk Of The Twilight Sad's James Graham: Banton And The Swan Inn

Meikle Bin, Carron Valley
On their latest, No One Can Ever Know (FatCat), Scotland's best musical export since the Jesus And Mary Chain tear down their walls of guitar noise to reveal the icy synths beneath. For fans, it's a radical departure for the Twilight Sad that's nevertheless easy to digest, as frontman James Graham's distinctive Scottish vocals and [...]

MP3 At 3PM: Young Hines

Young Hines' "Can't Explode," off new album Give Me My Change (Readymade), is definitely an earful, but in a good way. You've got some real hard rock in this tune, which is full of powerful drums, heavy guitar and forceful vocals from HInes. You sense his frustration and need to just—well—explode. You could say the title [...]
Artist:Young Hines
Title:Can't Explode
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Bitrate:256 kbps
Year:2012

Vintage Movies: "This Sporting Life"

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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