Speaking In Tongues With Ornette Coleman

Speaking In Tongues With Ornette Coleman

MAGNET’s Mitch Myers recounts the history of a free-jazz pioneer and his Prime Time lessons on sound grammar. Photo by
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The Basement Vapes, Volume 16: A Neil Young Preponderance Playlist—Long May It Run

The Basement Vapes, Volume 16: A Neil Young Preponderance Playlist—Long May It Run

Everyone knows Neil Young is everywhere—except Spotify, that is. MAGNET’s Mitch Myers says tonight’s the night to start a new
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Tremendous Efforts: Though Dallas Good Is Gone, The Sadies Are Still Yours To Discover

Tremendous Efforts: Though Dallas Good Is Gone, The Sadies Are Still Yours To Discover

Following the unexpected death of Dallas Good last week, MAGNET’s Mitch Myers revisits some of the Sadies’ many precious moments
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Another Basement Tale: It’s How You Play The Game

Another Basement Tale: It’s How You Play The Game

Johnny Thunders The New York Dolls The Heartbreakers MAGNET’s Mitch Myers loads the bases with the Yankees, Johnny Thunders, the
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O Say Can You "C": Terry Riley's Great American Life

O Say Can You “C”: Terry Riley’s Great American Life

What do Brian Eno, Philip Glass and Pete Townshend have in common? MAGNET’s Mitch Myers revisits a harmonious encounter with
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Leo Kottke Released "Greenhouse" 50 Years Ago Today

Leo Kottke Released “Greenhouse” 50 Years Ago Today

50 years ago today, Leo Kottke released Greenhouse. Morning is the long way home. Read Meat Puppets’ Cris Kirkwood and
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The Strength Of Strings: Leo Kottke, John Fahey And The Illustrious "Armadillo Album"

The Strength Of Strings: Leo Kottke, John Fahey And The Illustrious “Armadillo Album”

MAGNET’s Mitch Myers explores the unique bond between two guitarists and the mystique of an influential acoustic debut from 1969
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The Basement Vapes, Volume 15: The Anniversary News Channel—What Goes Around Comes Around

The Basement Vapes, Volume 15: The Anniversary News Channel—What Goes Around Comes Around

MAGNET’s Mitch Myers relinquishes the remote control for a guided tour of the century where ragtime jazz, hippie rock and
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A Basement Tale: The Perfect Beat

A Basement Tale: The Perfect Beat

We don’t know what he was smoking, but MAGNET’s Mitch Myers wrote this most salacious story under the tell-tale influence
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A Vaper Tale: Talk To The Rock—My Night At The Playboy Mansion

A Vaper Tale: Talk To The Rock—My Night At The Playboy Mansion

In this exclusive tell-all, MAGNET’s Mitch Myers goes to the movies with Hugh Hefner, a girl next door, comedy icons,
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Don't Play Him Cheap: Melvin Van Peebles (1932-2021)

Don’t Play Him Cheap: Melvin Van Peebles (1932-2021)

Iconic 20th-century renaissance man Melvin Van Peebles died September 22 at the age of 89. As a writer and director,
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When Harry Met Allen: Who's On First (Blues)?

When Harry Met Allen: Who’s On First (Blues)?

MAGNET’s Mitch Myers explores the historical rapport of Allen Ginsberg and Harry Smith, the cosmic riddle of their First Blues,
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A Basement Caper: The Mix-Tape Murder Mystery

A Basement Caper: The Mix-Tape Murder Mystery

Two unlikely stereo types must work together to solve a crime. Murder was the case, and MAGNET’s Mitch Myers is
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The Groundhogs Day: Rock’s Coolest Comic Book/Album Is Getting An Even Cooler Reissue

The Groundhogs Day: Rock’s Coolest Comic Book/Album Is Getting An Even Cooler Reissue

Forget Stan Lee! Celebrated American comic-book artist Neal Adams and British band the Groundhogs joined forces in 1972 to create
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