The Big Takeover Magazine

The Big Takeover is hands down my favourite music magazine. Jack Rabid’s passion for «music with heart» is real. If it wasn’t his DIY magazine wouldn’t still be around some 25 years since its creation. I always discover a new band because of this magazine. His interviews are never gossip-​y. All of the ads are music related in some way. My only problem with this magazine is that it weighs a ton (it’s gone from photocopied black and white pages to a 300 page plus music «bible») so I can’t take it with me on long BART rides. If I had the money for a lifetime subscription, I would sign up but for now I’ll stick to my $ 20 subscription for four HUGE issues. I’m usually finishing up the previous issue once I receive the current one. (It comes out twice a year.) Skip Rolling Stone and Spin and pick up the Big T or Under the Radar or Magnet or Paste. Worth supporting Jack and his love of music with heart. There’s something for everyone in here: His reviews consist of old school punk rock, indie rock, British Rock, alternative rock, and even Jazz.