Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Andy Partridge (XTC). Wishing you nothing but fuzzy warbles. Read our classic Q&A with Andy (make sure you read the ending; it’s awesome!) and our MAGNET Classics on the making of XTC’s landmark Skylarking: The post Happy Birthday Andy Partridge (XTC) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Bob Dylan released The 1966 Live Recordings. Every known recording from the tour across 36 CDs! Watch our MAGNET television episode with Robyn Hitchcock, Steve Earle, Ben Lee, Ryan Miller (Guster), Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate), Joan As Police Woman, Matt Quinn (Mt. Joy) and Pokey LaFarge talking about Dylan: The post Bob Dylan Released “The 1966 Live Recordings” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Sleigh Bells released Jessica Rabbit. Make your head explode. Read our Sleigh Bells feature from that year: The post Sleigh Bells Released “Jessica Rabbit” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, R.E.M. released Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage. That is where it all began; this really what you want. You don’t need to get in the Wayback Machine to watch the collection’s trailer via MAGNET: The post R.E.M. Released “Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Lightning Seeds released Dizzy Heights. It’s like the tipper most topper most high. Check out our 120 Reasons To Live on Ian Broudie and Co.: The post Lightning Seeds Released “Dizzy Heights” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 10 years ago today, Simple Minds released Acoustic. Richard Hawley cover alert! Read our Simple Minds feature: The post Simple Minds Released “Acoustic” 10 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — The Cure by night mayor Unveiling a memorable art-rock sound, “The Cure” is the excellent debut single from night mayor, a duo based in Los Angeles and New York. Capturing themes of “alienation, medical dystopia, and patience stretched thin” amidst a climactic sound, reminiscent of Wolf Alice, “The Cure” expands from initial glistening guitar twangs and suave vocals into an empowering second half, where the “cure me, doctor / I’ll pay you dollars” dual-layered vocal entrancement pairs with heavier bass pulses and stylish electric guitar personality, before concluding with a sludgy, off-kilter intrigue. “The Cure” is a fantastic introduction to The post night mayor – “The Cure” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Antimusic Rock — Thomas Dolby is set to unleash his sweeping new orchestral work, 'Requiem For The 80s,' in 2027 more info