Originally self-released in 2008, A.M. by Magnetic Morning – the collaborative project between Adam Franklin (Swervedriver) and Sam Fogarino (Interpol) – quickly became a sought-after collectible among fans of both legendary bands.

The Magnetic Morning story began over twenty years ago on Manhattan’s Lower East Side following the introduction of Franklin and Fogarino on a snowy winter evening, by Jack Rabid, journalist and editor of the cult NY music magazine, The Big Takeover. As Fogarino recalls:

“After I impulsively proclaimed my undying affinity for Swervedriver, the effortless flow of conversation was only outmatched by our wine consumption. A creative relationship naturally took form. We took a cut-and-paste approach to songwriting and recording demos – on a laptop first, then into Electric Lady Studios – and ended up with something that sounded more like the work of a full band. That’s exactly what we did before playing our first show together at the Mercury Lounge.”

The album’s signature sound blends shoegaze, Krautrock, and psychedelia, enhanced by Jimmy LaValle of The Album Leaf on keyboards, Josh Stoddard (Bolts of Melody) on bass, and Fred Blasco (Interpol’s touring keyboardist) on guitar.

“Sam expressed his love for the Swervedriver and suggested we play together, which I was very much up for,” adds Franklin. “We convened at the legendary Music Building in Manhattan, and playing together revealed a powerful dynamic, giving us the idea to form an actual band. Later, we recorded the full album in a studio at the bottom of Sam’s garden in Athens, GA. Some of my favourite songs I’ve ever been involved in writing are on this album.”

Thanks to the team at Outer Battery Records, the reissue has been fully remastered by Tim Turan and is pressed on bone-white vinyl, featuring all-new artwork and striking photography by Pat Graham (Johnny Marr, Fugazi, Modest Mouse) with the first single, ‘No Direction’, getting an official release this Friday (10th October) and can be streamed here.

A.M. is out via Outer Battery Records on 28th November 2025 | Pre-order

“Oh, what a beautiful album, oh, what a beautiful band!. A.M. is a beguilingly full-band effort, with kaleidoscopic lushness, copious hooks, and a mesmerizing blend of ‘80s Brit and ‘60s psychedelic influences…” THE BIG TAKEOVER

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