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2 weeks ago | 
magneticmag.com | Kristi Forrest |Ben Lepper |Will Vance
There’s something full-circle about Avoure’s newest release, Essence EP. Released back on March 27th on Biome Recordings, this three-track collection of records builds on everything that Avoure has been working on for the better part of the last decade and reintroduces him through a new lens with a fresh fire lit underneath him. “While working on Essence EP, I felt completely at home — every sound, every melody came together naturally as I was writing,” he shared.
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2 weeks ago | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Kristi Forrest |Ben Lepper
Wrangler just dropped the first part of its official apparel collab with HBO’s The Last of Us, and it’s everything you’d expect from a denim brand that’s been doing rugged gear since before Joel ever picked up a rifle. The collection, done in partnership with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, landed today, April 10, and is timed around the kickoff of Season 2, which premieres this Sunday on HBO and streams on Max.
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2 weeks ago | 
magneticmag.com | Ben Lepper |Connor Phillips |Kristi Forrest
Let’s slide into spring while listening to 15 of March’s hottest disco & funk tracks!When we think about disco and funk music, it’s easy to think of the 1970s, but as educated listeners, we know how much these genres have expanded and melded together over the last few decades. Now, it’s not uncommon to hear house, acid, yacht rock, boogie, soul, and R&B all in the mix.
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1 month ago | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Kristi Forrest
Masha Dabelka has been a quiet force in Vienna’s underground scene for years, and now she’s stepping forward with Dolphins In China, her latest EP on Fortunea Records. Out on March 7, 2025, the release lands on vinyl, digital, and streaming platforms, blending deep house and breaks with a sense of playful experimentation. Masha’s approach to music reflects her personality—effortless, self-assured, and uninterested in gimmicks.
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1 month ago | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Kristi Forrest
The universal search for solace and belonging finds a voice in Driftwood Choir’s latest single, “Way Back Home.” Featuring the rich musical talents of Ed Prosek and Portair, this track is a heartfelt exploration of personal struggles and the resilience that helps us navigate through life’s chaos. With lilting vocals set against soft acoustic guitar and a gentle rhythm, “Way Back Home” is more than a song—it’s an anthem for anyone seeking peace amid turmoil.
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1 month ago | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Kristi Forrest
Bar Shaked and Mai Yanai’s Move Me EP gets straight to the point. Two tracks, no fluff—just clean, well-balanced melodic house that sticks. It’s not trying to be bigger than it needs to be, which is exactly what makes it work. Bar Shaked has talked about refining his approach, keeping things simple, and focusing on the essentials. You can hear that intention in how both tracks develop. There’s no excess, no unnecessary detours—just music that moves the way it should.
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1 month ago | 
magneticmag.com | Kristi Forrest |Will Vance
Image C/O UMG, Top Dog Entertainment, and DoechiiSo, Doechii finally did it. After years of fans begging, Anxiety is here in its full solo version. If you’ve been following since the Coven Music Sessions on YouTube, you know this song has had a long, weird journey—first teased in 2019, then sampled by Sleepy Hallow in his 2023 track ANXIETY, and now, after all the viral TikTok clips and streaming confusion, we’re getting the real thing. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
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1 month ago | 
magneticmag.com | Kristi Forrest
February is a short month, but there were plenty of great disco & funk releases to keep our ears tingling! Let’s check out what made those 28 days special. First, let’s celebrate the life of a man who made disco music his mission in life, Andy Williams, aka Yam Who?. We lost the Midnight Riot! label head, producer, DJ, father, and husband yesterday. You have gone to the eternal disco ball in the sky, but we are so grateful for the legacy of music you have left behind.
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2 months ago | 
magneticmag.com | Will Vance |Kristi Forrest
Marc Antonix has a way of making the past and future collide, and his latest single “Visions” is no exception. With lush chord progressions, retro-tinged synths, and an ethereal vocal topline that cuts through like a dream, “Visions” delivers a hypnotic blend of nostalgia and forward-thinking Bass House energy. Built on a crisp, dynamic production, “Visions” finds the sweet spot between familiarity and innovation.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
magneticmag.com | Kristi Forrest
2024 has been an incredible year for the DJs, producers, and Disco & Funk music consumers! It’s always hard to narrow down all of the amazing music we’ve heard this year to just 15 songs, but I think we can all agree, that there are no wrong answers with the richness and quality of music that was produced in 2024! Check out Magnetic Magazine’s Spotify Disco and Funk Track Playlist: See Past Disco and Funk Charts Here January * OPOLOPO – Bebeccie’s Theme [Z Records] Opolopo is the Yoruba word...
