Magnet Magazine

45 years ago today, Fleetwood Mac released its second self-titled album (a.k.a. The White Album). Let the dysfunction begin! Read our classic Q&A with Lindsey Buckingham:

Q&A With Lindsey Buckingham

Happy birthday Suzanne Vega. Tried and true. Read our Sound Check on self-titled debuts by Suzanne, Kris Kristofferson, Kurtis Blow, Marshall Crenshaw, Rufus Wainwright and Stephen Malkmus:

Sounds Check: Hello It’s Me

40 years ago today, Dexys Midnight Runners released debut album Searching For The Young Soul Rebels. Love and theft. Read Wesley Stace in MAGNET on Dexys:

From The Desk Of John Wesley Harding: Dexys Midnight Runners

Happy birthday Peter Murphy (Bauhaus). You’re in parties. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our 120 Minutes To Live on Murphy:

120 Reasons To Live: Peter Murphy

10 years ago today, Crowded House released most recent album Intriguer. Enjoy it while you can. Read our review of the recent Crowded House reissues:

Essential New Music: Crowded House’s “Crowded House,” “Temple Of Low Men,” “Woodface,” “Together Alone,” “Afterglow,” “Time On Earth” And “Intriguer”