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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Donny Hathaway Released His Self-Titled Second Album 50 Years Ago Today

Donny Hathaway Released His Self-Titled Second Album 50 Years Ago Today

50 years ago today, Donny Hathaway released his self-titled second album. Songs for you. Torquil Campbell (Stars), Craig Wedren (Shudder
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Spirits, Ghosts, Witches & Devils: The Life And Death Of Albert Ayler

Spirits, Ghosts, Witches & Devils: The Life And Death Of Albert Ayler

Saxophonist Albert Ayler was a big part of the free-jazz movement in New York City during the 1960s. Once considered
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A Rock 'N' Fable To Mark The Passing Of Evil Genius Phil Spector

A Rock ‘N’ Fable To Mark The Passing Of Evil Genius Phil Spector

Trust the art, not the artist—isn’t that what they always say? Notorious music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector died
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Doug Sahm: A Lone Star State Of Mind                                                      (Expanded Edition)

Doug Sahm: A Lone Star State Of Mind (Expanded Edition)

It’s Doug Sahm’s birthday. Of course, the Sahm legend has only grown since his untimely passing, and we’ve been more
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"Almost": A Rock 'N' Roll Fable To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of "Almost Famous"

“Almost”: A Rock ‘N’ Roll Fable To Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of “Almost Famous”

"Almost" originally appeared in The Boy Who Cried Freebird: Rock & Roll Fables And Sonic Storytelling (HarperCollins, 2007) by MAGNET's
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The Basement Vapes, Volume 14: Twin Peeks At Hipsters In (And Out Of) Recovery

The Basement Vapes, Volume 14: Twin Peeks At Hipsters In (And Out Of) Recovery

Was Strange Weather Marianne Faithfull’s best album and Hal Willner’s finest production? MAGNET’s Mitch Myers defers To André “Records” Richard
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The Basement Vapes, Volume 13: Take It From Me, Someday We’ll All Be Free

The Basement Vapes, Volume 13: Take It From Me, Someday We’ll All Be Free

Donny Hathaway sang his greatest song in 1973. MAGNET’s Mitch Myers explains how a personal message of hope and encouragement
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The Basement Vapes, Volume 12: Friendless Summer Playlist—Recommended If You Like ... Wilson!

The Basement Vapes, Volume 12: Friendless Summer Playlist—Recommended If You Like … Wilson!

In a cast-away world without desert-island discs and no Beach Boys to lean on, MAGNET’s Mitch Myers unearths sunken treasures
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The Basement Vapes, Volume 11: Public Service Announcement—Blues Run The Game

The Basement Vapes, Volume 11: Public Service Announcement—Blues Run The Game

MAGNET’s Mitch Myers rouses himself for the greater good and remembers Jackson C. Frank’s secret handshake, Nick Drake, the early
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The Basement Crepes (Breakfast Special): The Wakenbake Café Needs Your Help!

The Basement Crepes (Breakfast Special): The Wakenbake Café Needs Your Help!

1234567891011 MAGNET’s Mitch Myers keeps the funny side up with a Jerry Garcia photo contest in Marin County Sad news
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The Basement Vapes, Volume 10: Definitely Maybe—Jeff Beck Is Rock’s Greatest Interpreter

The Basement Vapes, Volume 10: Definitely Maybe—Jeff Beck Is Rock’s Greatest Interpreter

OK, Boomers! MAGNET’s Mitch Myers dives deep under the covers with guitarist Jeff Beck while Stevie Wonder, Syreeta Wright, Charlie
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The Basement Vapes, Volume Nine: Spoiler Alert! Shadow Beats The Heat

The Basement Vapes, Volume Nine: Spoiler Alert! Shadow Beats The Heat

Together again for the very first time, De Niro and Pacino get mixed up with DJ Shadow in the perfect
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