News
Entertainment
Science & Technology
Life
Culture & Art
Hobbies
News
Entertainment
Science & Technology
Culture & Art
Hobbies
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Taylor Rae's "Cologne" Video - Magnet Magazine
Taylor Rae sees “Cologne” as one of the “lighter songs” on a sophomore album that skews toward the weighty. “It’s a little breath of fresh air,” says the Austin-based singer/songwriter. “The image I get is putting on a partner’s T-shirt, taking in the distinctive aroma and dancing around your apartment to a new song you love, only because they showed it to you. It eases the discomfort of missing them.”
MAGNET Exclusive: Full-Album Premiere Of Justin Wells' "Cynthiana" - Magnet Magazine
Since the breakup of his Lexington, Ky, alt-country outfit Fifth On The Floor 10 years ago, Justin Wells has had plenty to keep him busy, including a robust family life that revolves around his two twin daughters. Cynthiana, Wells’ third solo album, is out today. Here he offers his thoughts on all 10 songs.
Mick Jagger Released Debut Solo Album "She's The Boss" 40 Years Ago Today - Magnet Magazine
40 years ago today, Mick Jagger released debut solo album She’s The Boss. Who’s the boss? Judith Light? Alyssa Milano? Katherine Helmond? Read our Hidden Gems review of the Rolling Stones’ Undercover, which immediately preceded She’s The Boss:
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of West Of Rome's "Take A Ride With The Evil One" Video - Magnet Magazine
West Of Rome’s Kevin Higginbotham wrote “Take A Ride With The Evil One” in Nanjing, China, on a cheap guitar. “It was given to me by a friend of mine, Lao Dong, the co-owner of the bar where all the expats hung out,” says Higginbotham, lead singer for the apparently well-traveled South Texas indie-rock quartet. “The song is about the false promises of a Western upbringing—and therefore kind of dark.”
Five Questions With Lauren Mayberry (Chvrches) - Magnet Magazine
Chvrches frontwoman Lauren Mayberry is currently on an extensive tour in support her first solo album, Vicious Creature (EMI/Island). Its songs have their origins in the 10th anniversary of her Glasgow trio’s 2013 synth-pop masterpiece, The Bones Of What You Believe, a milestone that had her contemplating her evolution as an artist. In the process, […]
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Vicki Peterson And John Cowsill's "Come To Me" - Magnet Magazine
The beginnings of “Come To Me” weren’t exactly auspicious. John Cowsill first played the song in a live setting decades ago with his brother Barry, who was overdoing it on the whammy bar at the time. “It was really starting to drive us crazy,” says Cowsill, who, aside from his platinum-selling tenure with his family’s […]
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of The Bret Tobias Set's "It Begins With A Lean" - Magnet Magazine
There’s a great story behind the Bret Tobias Set’s “It Begins With A Lean.” Or, at least, it’s an interesting one. The Set’s drummer, Mike Kennedy, usually mixes the band’s music, but he happened to be busy this time. Someone recommended Detroit native Kevin Williams, and Tobias sent him the song.
MAGNET Exclusive: Denison Witmer Goes Track By Track On New Album "Anything At All" - Magnet Magazine
For his 10th release, Denison Witmer tapped the considerable skills of longtime friend Sufjan Stevens. Though the two have been collaborating since 2003, Anything At All (Asthmatic Kitty) marks the first time they’ve worked together this closely on a full project, with Stevens producing, arranging, engineering and playing various instruments. As you might expect, the album seamlessly unites Witmer’s poetic, folk-inspired singer/songwriter aesthetic with Stevens’ rich, offbeat soundscapes.