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Magazine were an influential British band founded in 1977 by former Buzzcocks singer Howard Devoto and guitarist John McGeoch. The other members of the band’s classic lineup included bassist Barry Adamson, keyboardist Dave Formula, and drummer John Doyle. The band burst onto the scene with the single Shot by Both Sides and released five albums before disbanding in 1981. In 2009 the band resurfaced for half a dozen live performances in the UK, with Noko (who collaborated with Devoto in the late 80s in Luxuria) filling the position of guitarist. These performances, which earned very favourable reviews, took place in February in Manchester, London and Glasgow. Later the same year there were more festival appearances.

in 2011 Magazine return with their first new recorded material from the band in 30 years.

‘No Thyself’ – the 10 track general release CD / digital download will be available worldwide on 24 October 2011 to coincide with the band’s November UK tour.

Magazine’s music continues to be an influence in modern music today. While having roots in the and movements, Magazine combined elements of and . Radiohead in particular draws on the lyrical style of the group, and have performed “Shot By Both Sides” in concert.
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  • spacemangraig

    I want this band in Amsterdam so bad. Please, someone, bring them over. I'll pay with my life if necessary.

    February 2012
  • TheBlackRaven87

    Secondhand Daylight and Real Life both are great pearls. Hard to believe both albums were still made in the 70s. I'm discovering a shit ton of great post-punk bands, seems as if there were millions of them back then.

    February 2012
  • Porcellis91

    how many great bands of the late 70s-early 80s left totally unterrated

    February 2012
  • unsamio

    My Tulpa <3

    February 2012
  • borntohang

    Originally I had obvious difficulties with Devoto's voice and lyrics. I know better now. He is brilliant. Magazine is a brilliant band.

    February 2012
  • Bentwick09

    the new album..., I'm very very surprised...., respect.....

    February 2012
  • EricBadTaste

    hmmm... i really don't like "No Thyself", at least it isn't made for my ears !

    January 2012
  • JayMajik

    http://www.elpais.com/articulo/cultura/Magazine/segunda/epoca/elpepicul/20111227elpepicul_5/Tes They are back!

    December 2011
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