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Joe Satriani recently explained the reason he accepted Sammy Hagar’s offer to play on the “Best of All Worlds” tour. He revealed that he had second thoughts about participating in Alex Van Halen’s ill-fated Van Halen tribute, noting how it was “a friend calling about a retrospective of his whole career.” Sammy Hagar,  » Read More

With its soothing SoCal groove, “Like A Man” is Brie Stoner’s unhurried pep talk for all the “creative, busy, driven and fulfilled” heterosexual women out there. “It’s my cheeky complaint about looking for a man I can call my wife,” she says. Stoner is a passionate generalist—a multicultural, multilingual songwriter, vocalist, visual artist and author […] The post MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Brie Stoner’s “Like A Man”  » Read More

20 years ago today, Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds released Abattoir Blues/The Lyre Of Orpheus. There he goes again. Read our classic Cave Q&A: The post Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds Released “Abattoir Blues/The Lyre Of Orpheus” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

30 years ago today, Liz Phair released Whip-Smart. A flying, giant friction blast. Read our live review from 2018: The post Liz Phair Released “Whip-Smart” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

45 years ago today, Pennie Smith took this photo of the Clash’s Paul Simonon onstage at NYC’s Palladium. It went on to become the cover to London Calling and one of the most iconic rock photographs of all time. Read our Clash Over/Under: The post Pennie Smith Took This Iconic Photo Of The Clash 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

50 years ago today, Lou Reed released Sally Can’t Dance and the Velvet Underground released 1969: The Velvet Underground Live. Take off your pants—don’t you know this is a party? Read our reviews of the essential The RCA & Arista Albums Collection and all the VU studio albums: The post Lou Reed Released “Sally Can’t Dance”  » Read More

Happy 55th birthday Patrick Pentland (Sloan). We believe in you. Read our classic Q&A with Patrick: The post Happy 55th Birthday Patrick Pentland (Sloan) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

30 years ago today, Grant Lee Buffalo released Mighty Joe Moon. Rock of ages. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Grant Lee Phillips: The post Grant Lee Buffalo Released “Mighty Joe Moon” 30 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Ben Shepherd (Soundgarden). So how about a damn Wellwater Conspiracy reunion? Read our review of the essential Badmotorfinger reissue: The post Happy Birthday Ben Shepherd (Soundgarden) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More