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35 years ago today, Soundgarden released Grammy-nominated debut album Ultramega OK. Absolutely, unbelievably not bad. Read our review of the essential (and also Grammy-nominated) Badmotorfinger reissue: The post Soundgarden Released Debut Album “Ultramega OK” 35 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Bob Mould, Mountain Goats). Some of the neighbors say you smoke crack, but we don’t believe it. Read our classic Q&A with Mr. Funnypants: The post Happy Birthday Jon Wurster (Superchunk, Bob Mould, Mountain Goats) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Circus Devils released Pinball Mars; five years to the day later, they released Ataxia. Monster mashers and birthday bashers from the Warlock Of Rock. The Black Keys, Sonic Youth, Strokes, Spoon, Steven Soderbergh, Sean Lennon, Decemberists, Paddy Considine, Drive-By Truckers, Dogfish Head and more pick their fave GBV-related records in MAGNET: The post Circus Devils Released “Pinball Mars”  » Read More

OverviewI've been playing V-Drums since the early 00s and have always been a massive fan of these kits, primarily for practicing potential since I always lived in places where acoustic kits didn't quite work. Since I first sat on the throne behind a set of V-Drums, many things have changed from ...Continue reading  » Read More

Unlocking the ideal kick drum for deep house music production isn't just about flipping through sample libraries. It's an intricate blend of science and intuition, a seemingly endless journey of tweaking and tuning to find that elusive, punchy sound that'll elevate your tracks. In this interview, ...Continue reading  » Read More

Ross Lara is a music composer, producer, and mix engineer who has created music for Epic Games, Meta, Red Bull, and dozens of artists that have topped international Billboard charts while amassing over 1 billion streams and listens across various platforms. Ross’s musical journey began when he was ...Continue reading  » Read More

'This Halloween, THE MVI returns with a haunting audio-visualizer to die for. The mix features tracks from Fred Again, Swedish House Mafia, ISOXO, Azteck, MEDUZA, Fisher, Duke Dumont, Kaskade, i_o & many more, including several long-awaited ID’s from THE MVI, as well as their most recent track ...Continue reading  » Read More

Gobi Desert Collective's "Open Road," a standout downtempo track, is a masterful representation of what organic house can offer. Sam and Jens, the duo behind the act, have carved out their sonic space—especially within the dynamic roster of Cafe De Anatolia, an electronic music label renowned for ...Continue reading  » Read More

Summer has wound its way to a close, and it's time to start looking towards the chillier camping seasons. And when the rain patters down on your tent and starting a campfire is an uphill battle, a well-chosen whiskey is more than a luxury; it's an essential ally against the season's drizzly gloom. ...Continue reading  » Read More