MAGNET (Instant) Classics Podcast Episode 22: The Making Of Robyn Hitchcock's "The Confuser"

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. For the latest (Instant) Classics episode, Rowland gets the real story behind Robyn Hitchcock’s 25th solo album, The Confuser, a jangle-rock masterpiece that stands among his best work.

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 MAGNET Classics episode, Rowland gets the real story behind Pete Droge’s acclaimed 1994 debut, Necktie Second.

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. For the latest (Instant) Classics episode, Rowland gets the real story behind Cat Out Of Hell, the third album from singer/songwriter “super band” Fantastic Cat.

For this edition of the (Instant) Classics series, MAGNET’s Hobart Rowland teamed up with How Did I Get Here? podcast host Johnny Goudie for a special South by Southwest chat in Austin with Kylie Gaspard and Jo Perillo of fast-rising indie phenoms Cashier. Slinking out of Lafayette, La., three years ago, they’ve already raised plenty of eyebrows with their grunge-inspired take on emo and shoegaze. Now touring behind their debut EP, The Weight, Cashier played no less than 16 shows at last week’s SXSW. They managed to stay upright long enough for this mid-conference chat.

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 MAGNET Classics episode, Rowland gets the real story behind Freedy Johnston’s 1992 proto-Americana masterpiece, Can You Fly.

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 Mortal Primetime, the latest arena-sized installment in the enthralling evolution of Sunflower Bean.

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.