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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 41-year run, with text by vocalist Jean Smith. We have a bassoonist rendered in what looks like blue ballpoint pen. The gauntlet has been thrown down, for sure.  Sometimes David and I […] The post Normal History Vol.  » Read More

20 years ago today, Nirvana released With The Lights Out. And for this gift we feel blessed. Read our Nirvana Over/Under: The post Nirvana Released “With The Lights Out” 20 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Alison Mosshart (Kills, Dead Weather). Kissy kissy, Baby Ruthless. Cover photo for MAGNET by James Elliot Bailey. Read our Kills cover Q&A by Reggie Watts: The post Happy Birthday Alison Mosshart (Kills, Dead Weather) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

25 years ago today, Beck released Midnite Vultures. Full-grown man, not afraid to cry. Read our review of Beck’s essential 2017 album: The post Beck Released “Midnite Vultures” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

25 years ago today, Beastie Boys released The Sounds Of Science. Postulating theorems, formulating equations. Read our Beasties Over/Under: The post Beastie Boys Released “The Sounds Of Science” 25 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy birthday Betsy Wright (Ex Hex, Bat Fangs). Come on, turn it up! Cover for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov; live photos for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Bat Fangs live review: The post Happy Birthday Betsy Wright (Ex Hex, Bat Fangs) appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

15 years ago today, Tom Waits released Glitter And Doom Live. It’s weird everywhere when you think about it. Read our classic Waits cover story: The post Tom Waits Released “Glitter And Doom Live” 15 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

45 years ago today, Public Image Ltd released Metal Box. Flowers rotten dead. PiL live in 2018: The post Public Image Ltd Released “Metal Box” 45 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More

Happy 70th birthday Bruce Hornsby. The show goes on. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Bruce: The post Happy 70th Birthday Bruce Hornsby appeared first on Magnet Magazine.  » Read More