Following their acclaimed third record, Megamantra, an extensive tour with Author & Punisher, and further activity, Midwestern US industrial metal outfit Black Magnet present their first offering of 2026 with the new single "Keep It Downtown".
Marking a confident step into new territory, "Keep It Downtown" leans into infectious hooks and melodic sensibilities while retaining the band's trademark intensity. Drawing on influences from The Jesus And Mary Chain and David Bowie, the song offers a glimpse into the evolving direction of Black Magnet's songwriting. Produced by Nick Rowe (Vampire Weekend, Charli XCX) in Joshua Tree, the track introduces a fresh production approach that broadens the band's sonic palette. The single is completed by artwork from Jesse Draxler and Federal Prisoner.
Black Magnet founder James Hammontree comments on the new track: "I wrote 'Keep It Downtown' as a vibed-out, slacker new wave song influenced by The Jesus And Mary Chain and the likes. During production I couldn't help pushing it into heavier territory, even with the melodic hooks and new wave influences, it ended up carrying the same intensity and weight as other Black Magnet material. The song is about having a place to escape from the routines and responsibilities of everyday life, a place where bad decisions, excess, and self-destruction feel temporarily consequence-free. 'Downtown' is a place where you can leave your normal life behind for a night and the only thing waiting for you the next morning is a hangover. The song is a key insight as to what the next album will sound like".
The group also recorded several additional tracks during the same session and is currently working on their fourth full‑length, targeted for release in the first half of 2027.
Black Magnet are confirmed to perform at Summer Dying Loud Festival in Poland on 4 September and Inkestas Festival in Spain on 12 September, with a full tour coming together around these dates (to be announced). Link
BLACK MAGNET - Issues New Single "Keep It Downtown"
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