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The last time we caught up with Jon Dee Graham, he was struggling to strike a balance between making a living as a traveling musician and being a good father to his young son. A quarter-century later, that son is a thriving adult living in New York City, and Graham has been dealing with the […] The post A Conversation With Jon Dee Graham appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read […]

55 years ago today, the Kinks released The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society. Hands down, one of the very best rock albums of all time. Pixies, Spoon, Neko Case, Okkervil River, of Montreal, Robyn Hitchcock, Rhett Miller, the Apples In Stereo, the Wrens, Mac McCaughan, the Mekons and more pick their fave Kinks […] The post The Kinks Released “The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society”  » Read […]

Happy birthday Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club). But remember, happiness can’t buy money. Read our Talking Heads Over/Under: The post Happy Birthday Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads, Tom Tom Club) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

60 years ago today, the Beatles released second album With The Beatles. Five years to the day later, they released The White Album. We’re glad it’s your birthdays—happy birthday to you. Read William DuVall (Alice In Chains) and Don Peris (Innocence Mission) in MAGNET on the Beatles: The post The Beatles Released “With The Beatles”  » Read More

Happy 45th birthday, Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs). No eyes open, no eyes closed. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Check out our two sets of killer live YYYs photos: The post Happy 45th Birthday Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeahs) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

60 years ago today, Phil Spector released compilation A Christmas Gift For You From Philles Records. There’s no truth to the rumor that Spector killed JFK that same day. Read our rock ’n’ roll fable on the evil genius born Harvey Phillip Spector: The post Phil Spector Released Compilation “A Christmas Gift For You From Philles Records”  » Read More

Happy birthday Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen). Voice of America among the believers. Read our Q&A with him: The post Happy Birthday Steven Van Zandt (Bruce Springsteen) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Ween released All Request Live. You shall too ride upon the stallion. Read our history of Ween, 1984-2007: The post Ween Released “All Request Live” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 50th birthday Sharin Foo (Raveonettes). You want the candy? Read our classic Raveonettes feature: The post Happy 50th Birthday Sharin Foo (Raveonettes) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More