Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - June 2012 Relix Issue

The June 2012 Relix issue features our Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros cover story and much more! Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros seemingly emerged from the ether in 2009 with the infectious, psychedelic-tinged single "Home" and had remained a colorful presence on the festival circuit during the years leading up to this issue's release. But the band's explosive success and mystical presence are just part of frontman Alex Ebert's unconventional story: Ebert first made waves in the late '90s with the high-energy, progressive rock band Ima Robot before a breakup and sobriety sparked the idea for the Edward Sharpe character and his new hippie shaman persona. Emily Zemler spent time with the group in the studio while they completed work on their sophomore album Here, tracing the band's unique backstory and looking ahead to their third album. 

This issue also includes features and articles on Trampled by Turtles, ALO, Moon Taxi, The Devil Makes Three, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Fitz and The Tantrums, Keller Williams, Toubab Krewe, Big Gigantic, Givers, Rubblebucket, Soja, The Infamous Stringdusters, White Denim, Eoto, Ryan Montbleau, Spectrum Road, Of Monsters and Men, Nick Mason of Pink Floyd, Amadou & Miriam, Strangefolk, Bobby Keys, Levon Helm, Gregg Allman, and more!