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Pearl Jam’s guitarist, Mike Mccready, recently dished out details on the band’s upcoming album, promising a musical experience that defies expectations. The follow-up to 2020’s “Gigaton,” produced by the acclaimed Andrew Watt—known for his work with Eddie Vedder on the Pearl Jam singer’s 2022 solo LP “earthling”—is said to pack a heavier punch than fans might anticipate. Via BlabberMouth –  » Read More

Elon Musk, the innovative mind behind Tesla Motors and a tech billionaire, has taken a jab at pop-punk legends Green Day for altering the lyrics of their iconic track ‘American Idiot’ during their New Year’s Eve performance. The band, known for their outspoken views, showcased a modified version of the song, criticizing Donald Trump by singing, “I’m not a part of the MAGA agenda,”  » Read More

Every week, we’ll be posting a new illustration by David Lester. The Mecca Normal guitarist is visually documenting people, places and events from his band’s 41-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. There are at least two sides to Mecca Normal. The creators who record songs as they’re written (or soon there after) and the performance […] The post Normal History Vol.  » Read More

Happy birthday Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd). Chance the gardener. Read our review of the essential early-years Floyd anthology: The post Happy Birthday Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

15 years ago today, Animal Collective released Merriweather Post Pavilion. It was issued on band member Josh “Deakin” Dibb’s 31st birthday, though he did not play on the album. Read our classic Animal Collective feature: The post Animal Collective Released “Merriweather Post Pavilion” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys, Last Shadow Puppets). Hiding tonight? Get the facts from MAGNET about the Puppets: The post Happy Birthday Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys, Last Shadow Puppets) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Sandy Denny (Fairport Convention). Like a candle in the wind. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Fairport’s Liege & Lief: The post Happy Birthday Sandy Denny (Fairport Convention) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Phantom Planet released its self-titled third album. Jason Schwartzman makes an artful escape. Read our Phantom Planet feature: The post Phantom Planet Released Its Self-Titled Third Album 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Josh “Deakin” Dibb (Animal Collective). You build what you know. Read our classic Animal Collective feature: The post Happy Birthday Josh “Deakin” Dibb (Animal Collective) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More