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In a recent revelation that adds an unexpected twist to the usual camaraderie between late-night hosts and musical guests, comedian David Letterman confessed to harboring an unusual fear – that of Green Day’s irrepressible drummer, Tré Cool. In a short snippet via Rock Celebrities shared by Consequence on their X platform, Letterman delved into the eccentricities of Green Day’s performances on his show.  » 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 40-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. The concept of taking the back stairs implies staying out of sight to avoid confrontation. There’s also the hiding-in-plain-view approach, which can make springing […] The post Normal History Vol.  » Read More

Happy birthday Jakob Dylan (Wallflowers). Here comes now. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our live review from 2019: The post Happy Birthday Jakob Dylan (Wallflowers) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday 55th Brian Bell (Weezer). Watch some TV, listen to some music and eat some candy. Cover photo for MAGNET by Autumn de Wilde. Read our Weezer Over/Under: The post Happy 55th Birthday Brian Bell (Weezer) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Tré Cool (Green Day). Don’t spend it all by yourself. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our 1993 feature on then-unknown Green Day, plus Jawbreaker and J Church: The post Happy Birthday Tré Cool (Green Day) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Dan Hicks. Somewhere you’re still alive and lickin’. Read about Dan’s “hot licks”: The post Happy Birthday Dan Hicks appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Have you heard the one about the composer/sound theorist who teamed up with a slow-motion metal guitarist? There you go, looking for punchlines involving the two of them walking into a bar. But there’s no such funny business on Cylene II, the latest recording by François J. Bonnet, who’s the director of the French National […] The post Essential New Music: François J.  » Read More

Happy birthday Sinéad O’Connor. R.I.P. Nothing compared to U. Read our classic Q&A with her and our review of live tribute Remembering Sinéad: The post Happy Birthday Sinéad O’Connor, R.I.P. appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

In the realm of music production, the significance of kick drums is undeniable. They form the backbone of rhythm and drive in various genres, particularly electronic music. However, managing a vast collection of kick drum samples can be daunting for producers.  This challenge led to the ...Continue reading  » Read More