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From The Desk Of Thalia Zedek: “Dutch Harbor: Where The Sea Breaks Its Back”

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. [...]

MP3 At 3PM: Emi Meyer

Singer/songwriter Emi Meyer maintains a career and following in both Japan and the United States. Her latest LP, Galaxy's Skirt, will reach her diverse fan base on June 25. Download the mellow and evocative the album's title track below. We are proud to premiere this little gem today on magnetmagazine.com. "Galaxy's Skirt" (download):
Title:1 Galaxy's Skirt
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From The Desk Of Thalia Zedek: “Until The End Of The World” Soundtrack

U2 Until The End Of The World
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. [...]

Thalia Zedek: The Harder They Come

Via pushes Thalia Zedek’s solo work into kinder, (somewhat) gentler territory "Walk Away" (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 [...]

Film At 11: Spacehog

Spacehog - In the Meantime (Music Video)
Thanks to Spacehog's Royston Langdon for guest editing our website all week. Be sure to check out his band's latest album, The Happiness Waltz. Watch the video for Spacehog's 1996 number-one U.S. hit "In The Meantime" below.

From The Desk Of Spacehog: Karlheinz Weinberger

Karlheinz Weinberger "Rebel Youth"
In the 17 years since its auspicious start, plenty has happened to Spacehog—some of it not so great. And still, the group’s new release, As It Is On Earth (Hog Space), carries on almost as if there were no gaping 12 years of dead air since the 2001 release of the band’s last album, The [...]

MP3 At 3PM: Super Lonely

Lead man from the Vancouver-based Albertans, Joel Bravo just put out his debut solo record under the moniker Super Lonely. The LP, Attachments just hit the digital and physical shelves via the Ernest Jenning label. Download a track off of the LP, appropriately named "Super Lonely," below. "Super Lonely" (download):
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Title:7. Super Lonely
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In The News: Mission U.K., Ben Folds Five, Rolling Stones, Beach Boys, Oblivians And More

The End Records has signed the Mission U.K. and will issue the band’s 12th studio album on September 9. A supporting North American tour is planned for the fall ... The first-ever live album from Ben Folds Five is slated for a June 4 release via ImaVeePee/Sony. Ben Folds Five Live was recorded during the band’s [...]

From The Desk Of Spacehog: The Bar Italia

Bar Italia, Soho
In the 17 years since its auspicious start, plenty has happened to Spacehog—some of it not so great. And still, the group’s new release, As It Is On Earth (Hog Space), carries on almost as if there were no gaping 12 years of dead air since the 2001 release of the band’s last album, The [...]

Film At 11: Mudhoney

Mudhoney - I Like It Small [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Number nine, number nine, number nine. Mudhoney's ninth album, Vanishing Point, was just released via Sub Pop. Jam out in dingy corridors with Mark Arm and the crew as you watch their new video for "I Like It Small." Check out the clip below.

From The Desk Of Spacehog: Beverly Hot Springs

Beverly Hot Springs | Los Angeles's only 100% Natural Hot Springs | Spa & Skin Care Clinic
In the 17 years since its auspicious start, plenty has happened to Spacehog—some of it not so great. And still, the group’s new release, As It Is On Earth (Hog Space), carries on almost as if there were no gaping 12 years of dead air since the 2001 release of the band’s last album, The [...]

MP3 At 3PM: Replete

Irish producer Peter Lawlor, better known as the electronic mastermind of Replete, has released a hazy, seven-minute song called "Be Nobody." The remainder of 2013 is a big sequence of months for Lawlor, as he plans on issuing a new self-titled EP, as well as tour Europe and the United States. Download EP track "Be [...]
Artist:Replete
Title:Be Nobody
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File Name:BeNobody.mp3
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Normal History Vol. 213: 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 29-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. Friday is housekeeping day. Anna, the maid, will arrive soon. I'm out of soap in "my" bathroom, and I've looked everywhere for [...]

From The Desk Of Spacehog: Yorkshire

The Yorkshire wolds way
In the 17 years since its auspicious start, plenty has happened to Spacehog—some of it not so great. And still, the group’s new release, As It Is On Earth (Hog Space), carries on almost as if there were no gaping 12 years of dead air since the 2001 release of the band’s last album, The [...]

Film At 11: They Might Be Giants

Icky - They Might Be Giants (official video)
MAGNET favorites They Might Be Giants just released their 16th studio album, Nanobots (Idlewild/Megaforce) . The LP's latest single, "Icky," now has an animated video that was directed by David Cowles and Jeremy Galante. Watch the clip below, and read our new TMBG feature.

From The Desk Of Spacehog: Tacos El Bronco

Tacos El Bronco
In the 17 years since its auspicious start, plenty has happened to Spacehog—some of it not so great. And still, the group’s new release, As It Is On Earth (Hog Space), carries on almost as if there were no gaping 12 years of dead air since the 2001 release of the band’s last album, The [...]

MP3 At 3PM: SWIMM

Chris Hess and Adam Winn make up soft-psych duo SWIMM. The Florida band's debut EP, Feel, is out April 23. Download the record's head-bobbing first single, "Too Old," below. "Too Old" (download):
Artist:SWIMM
Title:Too Old
Link Text:download
File Name:TooOld.mp3
Bitrate:320 kbps

What Record Are You Most Looking Forward To Next Week?

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From The Desk Of Spacehog: Green-Wood Cemetery

Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York
In the 17 years since its auspicious start, plenty has happened to Spacehog—some of it not so great. And still, the group’s new release, As It Is On Earth (Hog Space), carries on almost as if there were no gaping 12 years of dead air since the 2001 release of the band’s last album, The [...]

Film At 11: Thee Oh Sees

Thee Oh Sees - "Minotaur" (Official Music Video)
The psych rockers in Thee Oh Sees just released their first record of 2013. (Never count them out for multiple releases in a year.) "Minotaur" is the first single off Floating Coffin (Castle Face), and the band just shot a video for it. Watch the clip below.
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