MAGNET Magazine Podcast

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 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.

In this episode, we interview Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth). This music legend has done it all in a career that spans more than four decades. Moore's latest is Screen Time (Southern Lord), a collection of 10 instrumental guitar pieces he recorded in 2000 in the early stages of the pandemic shutdown. In this podcast, Thurston talks—albeit very briefly—about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Jesse Malin. The Mayor Of The Lower East Side made his latest a double. Not only is Sad And Beautiful World (Wicked Cool) a 17-song, two-LP set (one's "roots," one's "rock"), it also features the likes of HR (Bad Brains), Lucinda Williams and Tommy Stinson, not to mention a Tom Petty cover. Catch this live wire on tour this winter and spring. In this podcast, Jesse talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Rob Grote (The Districts). While the Philly band recorded new album Great American Painting (out March 11 via Fat Possum) as a quartet, the Districts have since trimmed down to a trio. The band has, however, added a new member to the live lineup, with shows scheduled for the next few months across Europe and the U.S. In this podcast, Rob talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Andy Bell. The Ride co-founder and longtime Oasis multi-instrumentalist (not to mention his work with Hurricane #1, Beady Eye, GLOK and many others) is currently performing live around England under the moniker Andy Bell Space Station. Ride is touring the U.K. in April and is planning to reissue some of its albums later in the year. In this podcast, Andy talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Joe Bonamassa. The blues guitar god kicks off his tour in February supporting the Grammy-nominated Royal Tea and the more recent Time Clocks. In this podcast, Joe talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Thao. With The Get Down Stay Down no more, Thao Nguyen and her new band are hitting the road in March in support of last fall's Temple (Deluxe Edition). In this podcast, Thao talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed her life and inspired her to make music.

In this episode, we interview Charity Rose Thielen and Matt Gervais of the Head And The Heart. The Seattle sextet will release fifth album Every Shade Of Blue on April 29 and embark on the first leg of an extensive North American tour the next month. In this podcast, the wife-and-husband duo talk about the albums, songs and concerts that changed their lives and inspired them to make music.

In this episode, we interview Craig Wedren. The former Shudder To Think frontman continues to release solo records in addition to his work composing music for film and television. Wedren's latest forays include the score and theme to hit Showtime drama Yellowjackets (with Anna Waronker) and the score to Reno 911! The Hunt For QAnon (with Matthew Wang). In this podcast, Craig talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Joan As Police Woman. Joan Wasser's latest album is The Solution Is Restless, a collaboration with Dave Okumu and the late Tony Allen that also features Damon Albarn and Meshell Ndegeocello. Look for Ms. Police Woman rockin' the live beat soon. In this podcast, Joan talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed her life and inspired her to make music.

In this episode, we interview Adam Weiner (Low Cut Connie). Dubbed the “Pandemic Person Of The Year” by The New Yorker for his uplifting and unlike-anything-else "Tough Cookies" livestreams during isolation, Weiner and LCC are hitting the road to let it all hang out every night live and in-person. In this podcast, Adam talks—while often playing his piano—about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Steve Wynn (Dream Syndicate, Baseball Project). The Dream Syndicate has just reissued its 1986, often-misunderstood third LP as a three-CD boxed set: What Can I Say? No Regrets... Out Of The Grey + Live, Demos & Outtakes (Fire). In this podcast, Steve talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Lilly Hiatt. The Nashville singer/songwriter's latest album is Lately (New West), and she'll be touring soon in support of it. In this podcast, Lilly talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed her life and inspired her to make music.

In this episode, we interview Robyn Hitchcock. The pop poet from Paddington livestreams every Wednesday, Live From Tubby's House, so join him, Groovers. In this podcast, Robyn talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview Ryan Miller (Guster). Guster was supposed to kick off a U.S. tour next week with Ben Kweller, but everything has come undone because of COVID. In this podcast, Ryan talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

In this episode, we interview guitar goddess Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females). MAGNET just named Marissa's debut solo album, Peace Meter, one of the best records of 2021. In this podcast, Marissa talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed her life and inspired her to make music.

In our debut MAGNET Television Podcast, we interview Strand Of Oaks (a.k.a. Timothy Showalter). We just named Strand Of Oaks' seventh album, In Heaven, the best record of 2021. In this podcast, Showalter talks about the albums, songs and concerts that changed his life and inspired him to make music.

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 two, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Matthew Sweet’s 1991 masterpiece, "Girlfriend," released 30 years ago this week.

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 one, Rowland gets the real story behind the making of Pete Yorn’s remarkable debut, "musicforthemorningafter," which turns 20 this year.