An exclusive track from the new album by folk ensemble Magnet, featuring Matt Deighton

50 years after cult folk ensemble Magnet were last together for 'The Wicker Man' film and soundtrack, they're now here again to bring you a sneak preview from the newly written and recorded album, 'Ballad'. A folkloric collection of songs from the British Isles featuring Gary Carpenter, Lesley Mackie, Ian Cutler, Andy Tompkins and new member, Matt Deighton. This is their song 'Minch'. Read about how Matt coming across a Nordic Lyre on eBay resulted in Magnet reforming in the next issue of Detail (#17 Summer 2025) Plus you can also join us in playing your part in this album’s release by supporting the crowdfunding campaign to help get it mixed, mastered and produced. You can donate at: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/balla... To purchase a copy of issue 17 to read Matt's interview visit: https://www.detailmaguk.com/product-p... Film by Tony Briggs and Paul Deighton. Karousel Music Ltd. (Carpenter/Deighton) © 2025. All rights reserved.