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30 years ago today, Gin Blossoms co-founder/songwriter Doug Hopkins killed himself. Lost horizons. Read our classic feature on the life and death of this tortured genius: The post Gin Blossoms’ Doug Hopkins Killed Himself 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

50 years ago today, Paul McCartney And Wings released Band On The Run. The great escape. Read Anders Parker (Varnaline, Space Needle, Gob Iron) in MAGNET on this classic LP: The post Paul McCartney And Wings Released “Band On The Run” 50 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Little Richard. Great gosh a’mighty—it’s a matter of time. The post Happy Birthday Little Richard appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Californians have been fleeing the Golden State in droves, with Austin, Texas, a preferred destination for many. The influx has been disconcerting to locals, who’ve witnessed a soaring cost of living and a city drained of its beloved weirdness. It’s something Uncle Lucius felt compelled to address on “All The Angelenos”—though not in a disparaging […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Uncle Lucius’  » Read More

Happy birthday Fred Armisen. Kick your mind and make it move. Photo for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov. Read Fred’s MAGNET cover Q&As with Ty Segall and Phoenix: The post Happy Birthday Fred Armisen appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Chris Hillman (Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers). You are a pilgrim. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our Q&A with Chris: The post Happy Birthday Chris Hillman (Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Dennis Wilson (Beach Boys). A fond farewell 40 years later, our friend. Read our Vintage Movies review of Two-Lane Blacktop, also starring James Taylor: The post Happy Birthday Dennis Wilson (Beach Boys) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Bruno Furlan, a Brazilian DJ and producer, has made significant strides in the tech house genre this year. Known for his dynamic style, Furlan has been busy touring at major events such as Ultra Peru and Dirtybird CampINN. Alongside his touring, he has also been productive in the studio, ...Continue reading  » Read More

Imagine you’re an artist putting out a new album. When it comes to licensing your music, the label gives you a choice: take a 20% royalty (or sometimes less) on the cost of each album sold, or take a percentage of the revenue (usually 50% or more) that the record generates, but only after all ...Continue reading  » Read More