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The Transverse Magnet is a transatlantic stadium rock supergroup featuring singer / guitarist / multi-instrumentalist / producer Mic (Michael James Macintosh), keyboardist / multi-instrumentalist / producer Krs (Crystal Dawn Macintosh) and various members of their other bands, Young Astronauts Club / Pink Kaffir - along with a continuously active, rotating cast of musicians, producers, sonic / visual artists and remixers.  The Transverse Magnet was created as an outlet for further collaboration between two major bands and their satellite members, bringing many worlds of music into a single focal point and outlet.  The future of music is here.

Contact:  macintosh@gmx.com.

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