PIllmagnet was a fun, sloppy, drunken, do it yourself mess of a band from F… Read Full Bio ↴PIllmagnet was a fun, sloppy, drunken, do it yourself mess of a band from Fort Lauderdale Florida who put out some great music despite themselves. Their influences varied from early Marine Girls and Raincoats records to screaming toungue in cheek punk rock. The bands name was a word they made up when speaking about the characters in their favorite book and film 'Valley Of The Dolls' (required reading for all band members).
Playing their first show at Churchills Hideaway (Miami's version of CBGB's) as so many of South Florida's super stars did ( The Eat, Charlie Pickett, Screamin' Sneakers, Marilyn Manson, Harry Pussy, Jack off Jill, Trash Monkeys to name a few) Pillmagnet started playing in spring 1996 and continued all around the south for the next 6 years.
Guitarist, painter and singer Libby Bentley, (a member of Fort Lauderdale's unforgettable all girl band Morbid Opera) and Mike Szymanski,(bass), her long time friend and occasional room mate wanted to be in a band together, so in early 1996 Mike and Libby joined forces with the fledgling Justin McNeal (who played guitar based on a coin toss between him and Mike) and the far more seasoned Lauracet Simpson(drums, fresh off Jack off Jill 's tour with Lords of Acid ), and from day one they knew they had something special, writing 6 songs that night. Not only that, they had a blast together. From then on you rarely saw one band member out in the clubs at night without the other.
They played gig after gig opening for their friends bands like close friends and South Florida staplesThe Livid Kittens eventually opening for national acts likeJoydrop. That show was a turning point for the band as the club filled to the rafters during Pillmagnet's set only to clear out for the headlining Joydrop.
Club owners took notice. If ticket sales were low for a touring act they turned to Pillmagnet as an opening act to bring in the party crowd. From drag queens to drunks, club owners loved the liquor sales.
The band self released a 'cassette only' called "Eww Gross It's The Pillmagnets" which they sold at shows and got them some local air play. In 1998 they tried to record a 'proper' debut CD and "Love Potion #69" was the result of that effort; produced patiently by ex-Frankie Goes To Hollywood bassist Mark O'Toole
In between these releases the band recorded at the famed Miami Beach recording studio Synch Studio's. Produced by Miami's first man of punk rock;Rat Bastard (Laundry Room Squelchers, Rat Cafeteria Rat wanted a 'live' recording of the band so in the fall of 1997 "Live At Synch" was recorded with Rat at the board. "Live at Synch" gives you a pretty good idea of what Pillmagnetsounded like out in the clubs, on a good night, maybe. Just add beer and the drunken sounds of a loyal following.
The band stayed together till 2002 and were voted the best worst band to break up in South Florida said The Sun Sentinel in their Best and Worst issue of City Link that year.
Playing their first show at Churchills Hideaway (Miami's version of CBGB's) as so many of South Florida's super stars did ( The Eat, Charlie Pickett, Screamin' Sneakers, Marilyn Manson, Harry Pussy, Jack off Jill, Trash Monkeys to name a few) Pillmagnet started playing in spring 1996 and continued all around the south for the next 6 years.
Guitarist, painter and singer Libby Bentley, (a member of Fort Lauderdale's unforgettable all girl band Morbid Opera) and Mike Szymanski,(bass), her long time friend and occasional room mate wanted to be in a band together, so in early 1996 Mike and Libby joined forces with the fledgling Justin McNeal (who played guitar based on a coin toss between him and Mike) and the far more seasoned Lauracet Simpson(drums, fresh off Jack off Jill 's tour with Lords of Acid ), and from day one they knew they had something special, writing 6 songs that night. Not only that, they had a blast together. From then on you rarely saw one band member out in the clubs at night without the other.
They played gig after gig opening for their friends bands like close friends and South Florida staplesThe Livid Kittens eventually opening for national acts likeJoydrop. That show was a turning point for the band as the club filled to the rafters during Pillmagnet's set only to clear out for the headlining Joydrop.
Club owners took notice. If ticket sales were low for a touring act they turned to Pillmagnet as an opening act to bring in the party crowd. From drag queens to drunks, club owners loved the liquor sales.
The band self released a 'cassette only' called "Eww Gross It's The Pillmagnets" which they sold at shows and got them some local air play. In 1998 they tried to record a 'proper' debut CD and "Love Potion #69" was the result of that effort; produced patiently by ex-Frankie Goes To Hollywood bassist Mark O'Toole
In between these releases the band recorded at the famed Miami Beach recording studio Synch Studio's. Produced by Miami's first man of punk rock;Rat Bastard (Laundry Room Squelchers, Rat Cafeteria Rat wanted a 'live' recording of the band so in the fall of 1997 "Live At Synch" was recorded with Rat at the board. "Live at Synch" gives you a pretty good idea of what Pillmagnetsounded like out in the clubs, on a good night, maybe. Just add beer and the drunken sounds of a loyal following.
The band stayed together till 2002 and were voted the best worst band to break up in South Florida said The Sun Sentinel in their Best and Worst issue of City Link that year.
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Terry Lewis 🐟
Everyone sounds incredible. I was lucky enough to see Heide this last week. Her voice is amazing — uninvited live with the choreography had me in tears.
Jan DIWATA
Alanis' Jagged Little Pill album was the first CD I bought that wasn't a musical... and now it is a musical. :D The loop is looped. ;)
Alex S.
Set List Timestamps:
Hand In My Pocket 0:04
Uninvited 4:32
Predator 8:25
You Learn 14:10
Asha Bryant
What an amazing Tiny Desk. People aren’t taking enough about how amazing these artists are. Especially portraying such vulnerable content. This is what makes me feel so blessed to be a part of this industry! We are healing with art, it’s so beautiful.
Gail Smith
How beautiful is it that we get to celebrate Alanis through Broadway. Incredible!
Sylvie Potje
THIS WAS ALL SO INCREDIBLE!!! But like ESPECIALLY the siren notes at 10:35 those were beautiful!!
Casey _Morand
Right! Great little details and beautiful voices!
Julian Barbadillo
Surprised nobody's talking about the drummer. He's phenomenal!
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Dito
Connor Martin
Damien is a beast!!!