Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, the Kinks released their self-titled debut album. So mystifying. Read our Ray Davies cover Q&A by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released Their Self-Titled Debut Album 60 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Ma... more info

Stereogum — The Big Ears Festival, Knoxville’s annual marathon of experimental and adventurous music, has just unveiled its lineup for next year. The festival goes down 3/27-30 at venues around Knoxville, and it once again features an excellently curated li... more info

Magnet Magazine — 15 years ago today, Yo La Tengo released Popular Songs. Adventureland. Read our cover interview with YLT by two-time Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon: The post Yo La Tengo Released “Popular Songs” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet ... more info

Stereogum — Yo La Tengo have dutifully supported Democratic politics for decades, and that precedent is set to continue this fall. The trio intends to play a series of house shows benefitting the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz presidential ticket, and they’re seeki... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 50th birthday Michael Shannon. Just sit there and eat your wonderful egg salad. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our live review of Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy And Friends Play R.E.M.’s Murmur and the cover interview the twice Oscar... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 70th birthday Gene Holder (dB’s, Yo La Tengo, Salt Collective). Dynamite! Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Salt Collective live review: The post Happy 70th Birthday Gene Holder (dB’s, Yo La Tengo, Salt Collective) appeared first o... more info

Magnet Magazine — 45 years ago today, the Kinks released Low Budget. Driftin’ in a space. Read our cover-story Q&A with Ray Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post The Kinks Released “Low Budget” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — Chicago-based act Babe Report channel a heady rock nostalgia, reminiscent of Yo La Tengo, on their new single “Allergy 2000.” Hypnotic bass currents, enveloping distortion, and a playful guitar chirpiness align with compelling qualities amidst sp... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 80th birthday Ray Davies (Kinks). Thank you for the days. Cover photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read our cover Q&A with Davies by Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan: The post Happy 80th Birthday Ray Davies (Kinks) appeared first on Magnet Magazin... more info

Stereogum — The longstanding record label Dromedary is throwing its annual DromFest on Labor Day weekend in Catskill, NY. It’s highlighted by a bunch of great IYKYK indie bands of ’80s and ’90s vintage, topped off by headlining sets from the Figgs on Sa... more info