Animal Daydream at Magnet

Swedish duo Animal Daydream has been compared to Fleet Foxes (there has to be an animal joke in there somewhere), but actually has quite an original sound. The twosome readies for the release of debut its seven-inch via the Jigsaw label and offers “Canyon Rose” for free download. The track explodes with beautiful melodies from the start and… Continue reading Animal Daydream at Magnet

Crayon at Magnet

There is some mysterious appeal about bands with short names and short track names. Either way, Crayon, from Bellingham, Wash., had that and more, and now the band has released “Small” for free download. Crayon’s music was a messy blend of punk and indie rock. There’s snotty vocals, reminiscent of the ’80s hardcore scene, and there’s also a… Continue reading Crayon at Magnet

Black Watch at Magnet

After 20-plus years, L.A. indie-pop group the Black Watch are calling it quits. Their last release, Sugarplum Fairy, Sugarplum Fairy, came out in early November, with all instruments, save drums, done by TBW songwriter John Andrew Fredrick. The title track is short, clocking in at about 1:30, and sweet, consisting of dreamy acoustic guitar bliss,… Continue reading Black Watch at Magnet

Pinkshinyultrablast at Magnet

Bands with odd monikers like Pinkshinyultrablast slip through the cracks of the music world simply for their strange and sometimes stupid names. However, music is about music, not names, and Pinkshinyultrablast is way better musically than its name suggests. The Russian shoegaze outfit readies for the release of debut Everything Else Matters via Shelflife Records on January… Continue reading Pinkshinyultrablast at Magnet

Fishboy at Magnet

Denton, Texas group Fishboy, which has been described as “twee-core-punk-pop-spazzo-nerd-rock,” offers a free download of “Thomas Alva Waiting,” off new concept album An Elephant. The track is indie-rock bliss with pop/punk vocals centered around strong narratives and a touch of power pop. “Thomas Alva Waiting” explodes with tasty riffs while still keeping the same mood… Continue reading Fishboy at Magnet

Mind Brains at Magnet

Athens, Ga., experimental/psychedelic group Mind Brains may leave you asking why your mind/brain has turned to mush. They plan to release their self-titled album in January, but for now, check out “Body Horror.” The track is layered with synths and a driving beat to keep it all together as they take you on a journey through… Continue reading Mind Brains at Magnet

Primitives at Magnet

We have been invited to guest edit MAGNET this week, so we thought we’d spin right back through memory, as the line from the title track of the Primitives‘ new album, Spin-O-Rama, goes (how’s that for a clever bit of crowbarring?), and revisit some music-related experiences from our childhood, youth and early days of the band. There’s… Continue reading Primitives at Magnet