Magnet Magazine — 60 years ago today, the Kinks released Face To Face. You know you can’t escape the past. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mekons and more pick ... more info

Stereogum — Rotterdam post-punkers Tramhaus spend a whole lot of time touring Europe, and their recent songs show the kind of locked-in chemistry that can really only come from playing a whole ton of live shows. They'll release their sophomore album Blister this... more info

Stereogum — Lamplight brightened our 2024 with their self-titled debut, recorded with Lightning Bug's Kevin Copeland and released by Western Vinyl. Now the band, led by Brooklyn/Roanoke musician Ian Williams, is back for another round of what they're calling cre... more info

Stereogum — Three concert experiences I recommend: (1) attending a gig at Central Park SummerStage and going to see (2) Spoon or (3) Ratboys any chance you get. In June, I enjoyed all of the above. First, Ratboys kicked off their latest tour in my hometown of Co... more info

Magnet Magazine — Spoon, the Beths and Squirrel Flower at the Fillmore, Philadelphia. Photos by Chris Sikich. The post Spoon, The Beths And Squirrel Flower At The Fillmore, Philadelphia appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Stereogum — New Jersey native Nicole Atkins has a sound that's rooted in classic pop music, but it never sounds like pastiche because she brings so much charisma and vitality to it. She knows how to write and deliver a hook, too. Atkins has been putting out reco... more info

Stereogum — My Morning Jacket frontman Jim James always seems to have something going on. Next month, for example, James will take part in a three-day musical salute to director Wes Anderson at the Hollywood Bowl. (The previously announced event The Music From T... more info

Magnet Magazine — 30 years ago today, Spoon released debut album Telephono. All the negatives have been destroyed. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Girls Can Tell: The post Spoon Released Debut Album “Telephono” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet... more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy 55th birthday Britt Daniel (Spoon, Divine Fits). We want your soul. Photos for MAGNET by Autumn de Wilde. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Spoon’s Girls Can Tell: The post Happy 55th Birthday Britt Daniel (Spoon, Divine Fits) appear... more info

Magnet Magazine — 25 years ago today, Spoon released Girls Can Tell. It brings us youth while we grow old. Read our MAGNET Classics feature on the making of this essential album: The post Spoon Released “Girls Can Tell” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet ... more info