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''The Mag'' is an independent and alternative music magazine in the
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which has been published online since 2003. Contributions in the form of reviews and music articles were made by aspiring music journalists, photographers and enthusiasts such as Steve Fenton, Pete Habert, Stuart Smith and Mark Holloway. ''The Mag'' gained exposure in 2006 when the magazine's website became the largest of its kind (source Alexa Internet - Independent and Alternative Music) and it reached its peak in 2007, hosting an awards show that gained recognition from the
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, as well as radio stations Original 106 (Solent) and Southern Counties Radio.


History

The magazine's first edition was published as an 8-page local music guide in Salisbury, Wiltshire. However, due to distribution issues, the physical edition was replaced with a website on 9 July 2003. In December 2006, The Mag were the first to report on the
Delays Delays are an English indie band formed in Southampton, which consisted of brothers Greg and Aaron Gilbert, Colin Fox and Rowly until Greg Gilbert's death in 2021. The band's sound combines guitar and synths and featured Greg Gilbert's distinc ...
new record deal with
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as they were present backstage at Southampton Guildhall to interview lead singer Greg Gilbert when the deal was signed. In 2007, www.the-mag.me.uk were awarded the runners-up prize in the category 'Best Interactive Website' at the HantsWeb awards run by
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. In 2019, The Mag was re-branded with the new name Phonotonal.


The Mag Awards

The Mag Awards is an annual award show voted for by readers of the magazine, from a list of all bands featured in the preceding year. The Mag Awards 2008 winners were announced on Saturday 19 July at a live show in Southampton, presented by radio station, Original 106 (Solent).


The Mag Awards Winners

2008: 2007:


References


Alexa Independent and Alternative Music category


External links


The Mag
homepage
Phonotonal
homepage
The Mag Awards on The BBC
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