Magnet Magazine — 40 years ago today, Echo & The Bunnymen released Ocean Rain. Walked on a tidal wave—laughed in the face of a brand-new day. Check out our Take Cover! feature pitting Pavement against Ian McCulloch and Co. It’s killing time: The post Echo & The Bunnymen Released “Ocean Rain” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, the Magnetic Fields released i. Why was it always about you? Watch our MAGNET television episode with Stephin Merritt: The post The Magnetic Fields Released “i” 20 years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Sharon Jones. You gave the people what they wanted. Read our review of her essential final album: The post Happy Birthday Sharon Jones appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Mission Of Burma released ONoffON. Its follow-up only took two years, not 19. Check out the mix tape the band made MAGNET: The post Mission Of Burma Released “ONoffON” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Magnet Magazine — Happy birthday Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, Swan Lake, Frog Eyes). Your chariot awaits. Read our Moonface feature: The post Happy Birthday Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, Swan Lake, Frog Eyes) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Obscure Sound — A single that embraces steady momentum into an intensified vigor, “Let’s Start Over” develops with ample intrigue — representing the latest single from Nuclear Shadow, and the third release from their EP, A Eulogy for the Desolate Things. Textured slabs of guitar complement a spoken-word vocal presence to start, developing into woozy wordless vocal effects that pulse alongside the murmured guitar tones. The track’s second half embraces a “90s grunge and 00s garage rock,” influence, per the artist, following a first section “influenced by Warmduscher, Nada Surf, and Dry Cleaning.” “Let’s Start Over” presents a satiating rock evolution from Nuclear The post Nuclear Shadow – “Let’s Start Over” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Obscure Sound — New York-based artist Alexei Shishkin dazzles with an immersive sound on new single “Bermuda,” melding nylon guitar, lap steel, and piano flourishes amidst vocals that depict a certain idyllic place, that feels just out of reach. Twangy guitars and pulsing acoustic undercurrents combine with an engaging vocal lead with shades of Stephen Malkmus. A decisive piece of quality songwriting, “Bermuda” has us firmly anticipating Shishkin’s upcoming album, Open Door Policy, out on June 28th. — This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist. The post Alexei Shishkin – “Bermuda” appeared first on Obscure Sound: Indie Music Blog. more info

Magnet Magazine — 20 years ago today, Mirah released C’mon Miracle. Under those Argentine skies. Read our classic feature on her: The post Mirah Released “C’mon Miracle” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info