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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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 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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The Basement Vapes, Volume Eight: I Found A Love … And It’s Magnatone

The Basement Vapes, Volume Eight: I Found A Love … And It’s Magnatone

When MAGNET's Mitch Myers falls, he falls hard. Infatuation began with a Wilson Pickett song—then true vibrato took hold. Have
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The Basement Vapes, Volume Seven: By Popular Demand — Lou Reed’s Exquisite Jane

The Basement Vapes, Volume Seven: By Popular Demand — Lou Reed’s Exquisite Jane

MAGNET's Mitch Myers explains the confusing history behind "Sweet Jane," Lou Reed's often-covered, always-changing ode to rock 'n' roll Le
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The Basement Vapes, Volume Six: The Three Main Food Groups (Neil, Bob And Lou)

The Basement Vapes, Volume Six: The Three Main Food Groups (Neil, Bob And Lou)

Just when he thought he was out, they pulled him back in. Mitch Myers, MAGNET's Rock 'N' Roll Doctor, gets
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The Basement Vapes, Volume Five: From Beatle To Bowie, Bad Boy To Bad Girl—Won’t You Try Some, Buy Some?

The Basement Vapes, Volume Five: From Beatle To Bowie, Bad Boy To Bad Girl—Won’t You Try Some, Buy Some?

MAGNET’s Mitch Myers delves into the fascinating history of an overlooked gem by the other Fab Four: Ron, Phil, George
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