Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy birthday Poly Styrene (X-Ray Spex). Good time girl. Read Cold Specks in MAGNET on Poly: From The Desk Of

Happy birthday Matt Sweeney (Chavez, Zwan, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy). Plus, Adele, Andrew WK, Johnny Cash, Cat Power, Neil Diamond, Dixie

55 year ago today, the Doors released Waiting For The Sun. Trade in your hours for a handful of dimes.

Happy birthday Vince Clarke (Erasure, Depeche Mode, Yazoo). Just can’t get enough. Clarke’s Erasure bandmate Andy Bell on some early

Happy birthday Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld). Beloved cunt. Read Shout Out Louds in MAGNET on Larry: Shout Out

Happy birthday Debbie Harry (Blondie). We’re always touched by your presence, dear. Read our review of the essential most recent

Happy birthday Fred Schneider (B-52s, Superions). Party out of bounds. Read our classic Q&A with him: A Conversation With The

55 years ago today, the Band released debut album Music From Big Pink. Take a load off. Read our review

Happy birthday Sufjan Stevens. Now that you’re older … On this date in 2003, Sufjan released Michigan. Photo for MAGNET

55 years ago today, Scott Walker released Scott 2. That old smile’s come back. Read our classic, comprehensive feature on

Happy 60th birthday Roddy Bottum (Faith No More, Imperial Teen). What is not to love? Read Roddy in MAGNET on

30 years ago today, Fugazi released In On The Kill Taker. It was the lead review in MAGNET #1. Read

Happy 65th birthday Tommy Keene. R.I.P. We're hanging on to yesterday. Read our appreciation of this amazing musician, written by

25 years ago today, Lucinda Williams released Car Wheels On A Gravel Road. 2 kool 2 be 4-gotten. Read our