MAGNET Magazine Podcast

Longtime contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the key albums of the MAGNET era, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode 15, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Clap Your Hands Say Yeah’s self-titled debut, a left-field hit that celebrates its 20th birthday this year.

Longtime contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the key albums of the MAGNET era, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode 14, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Drive-By Truckers’ game-changing alt-country opus, Southern Rock Opera, from band cofounders Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley, plus producer David Barbe.

Longtime contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the key albums of the MAGNET era, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode 13, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Toad The Wet Sprocket’s platinum-selling Dulcinea, from bandleader Glen Phillips and more. The album celebrates its 30th anniversary this year.

Longtime contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine, plus brand-new releases from marquee MAGNET artists. Each podcast episode features music from the LP and exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For the latest “Instant” Classics episode, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Our Brand Could Be Yr Life, the stunning new release from Bodega, one of New York City’s finest (and most outspoken) bands.

For this special edition of the MAGNET “Instant” Classics series, Hobart Rowland teamed up with How Did I Get Here podcast host Johnny Goudie. They sat down with Fastball’s Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo to get the real story behind Sonic Ranch, the ninth studio album from the Grammy-nominated power-pop stalwarts. The resilient Austin outfit is celebrating 30 years with Sonic Ranch, which was largely produced by Grammy winner David Garza. It’s set for release on June 14.

Longtime contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine, plus brand-new releases from marquee MAGNET artists. Each podcast episode features music from the LP and exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For the debut “Instant” Classics episode, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Blu Wav, Grandaddy’s first album in seven years, from Jason Lytle and Jim Fairchild.

Longtime MAGNET contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine over the years, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode nine, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Belly’s Grammy-nominated 1993 debut, Star, from bandleader Tanya Donelly, former Reprise Records president Howie Klein and other key players.

Longtime MAGNET contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine over the years, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode eight, Rowland goes off script for a candid chat with the Connells’ Doug MacMillan and Mike Connell to get the real story behind the making of the band’s international breakthrough, Ring, which is celebrating its 30th birthday this month with both vinyl and expanded digital reissues on Craft Recordings.

Longtime MAGNET contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine over the years, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode seven, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of the Pernice Brothers’ Overcome By Happiness. The 1998 chamber-pop masterpiece is available for the first time ever on vinyl from New West Records as part of a lovingly assembled deluxe reissue package.

Longtime MAGNET contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine over the years, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode six, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of 1997’s Too Far To Care, an alt-country classic from Old 97’s.

Longtime MAGNET contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine over the years, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode five, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Blake Babies’ 1990 classic Sunburn, college rock’s last great statement.

Longtime MAGNET contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine over the years, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode four, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Nada’s Surf’s career-defining album, Let Go, which turns 20 this fall.

Longtime MAGNET contributor Hobart Rowland takes a deep dive into the influential albums championed by the magazine over the years, with exclusive, in-depth interviews with the artists, producers and other key players. For episode three, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Travis’ 2001 international smash, The Invisible Band, produced by Grammy-winning Radiohead collaborator Nigel Godrich. Craft Recordings has reissued The Invisible Band as a special 20th-anniversary double CD and vinyl boxed set, and Travis embarks on a U.S. tour in the fall, performing the album in its entirety for the first time ever.

In this episode, we interview Sondre Lerche. The Norwegian-born, L.A.-based singer/songwriter has topped himself once again with double album Avatars Of Love, out April 1. A North American tour starts later that month in support of the new LP. In this podcast, Sondre talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Anton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre). Almost 30 years ago, Mr. Newcombe unleashed his Brian Jonestown Massacre on an unsuspecting world. And what a long, strange trip it’s been. Countless records and lineup changes, an award-winning rockumentary that never let the truth get in the way of a good story, the theme song to Boardwalk Empire and much musical and mortal mayhem followed. The Brian Jonestown Massacre will embark on an extensive North American tour with Mercury Rev later this month. In this podcast, Anton talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum. The trio is Michael C. Hall (Dexter, Six Feet Under, Lazarus), Peter Yanowitz (Wallflowers, Morningwood) and Matt Katz-Bohen (Blondie, Cyndi Lauper), who formed the band after collaborating in Hedwig And The Angry Inch on Broadway. Princess Goes To The Butterfly Museum is kicking off its first-ever North American headlining tour this month in support of debut album Thanks For Coming. In this podcast, Michael, Peter and Matt talk about the albums, songs and concerts that changed their lives and inspired them to make music.

In this episode, we interview Walter Martin. Best known as a founding member of the Walkmen (who went on indefinite hiatus in 2013), this singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has been composing music for film, TV, commercials and children as well as launching a prolific solo career for adults. His sixth solo LP, The Bear, is out March 25 on his Ile Flottante Music label. In this podcast, Walter talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview John Oates (Hall & Oates). He's half of the biggest-selling musical duo of all-time (with Daryl Hall, of course), but recently, he's been doing his own thing. His latest album is Live In Nashville (Thirty Tigers), recorded with his Good Road Band, whose members have played with the likes of Dan Auerbach (Black Keys) and Kacey Musgraves. In March, Oates and Good Road Band guitarist Guthrie Trapp are hitting the road to perform an evening of songs and stories. In this podcast, John talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Allen Epley (Shiner). Sure, Shiner's "new" reunion album came out back in 2020, but as you might've noticed, there's been too much of not enough in the world since then. Thus, the Kansas City post-punk legends are only getting around to touring in support of the LP now. Catch an older, wiser Shiner on the East Coast and in the Midwest in March. In this podcast, Allen talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Jeff Kelly (Green Pajamas). Since 1984, the Green Pajamas have released more than 30 albums, not including EPs, singles and compilation appearances. In addition, Kelly has issued countless solo album, the latest of which is 2002's This Haunted Hill (Green Monkey). The new, Bandcamp-only Under The Radar: A Bootleg History Of The Green Pajamas” Vol. 1-3 compiles 56 outtakes, alternate versions and live recordings that the Pajamas cut between 1984 and last year. In this podcast, Jeff talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.