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40 years ago today, Joe Jackson released Jumpin’ Jive. Swingin’ party. Read the Minders in MAGNET on Jackson: From The

Happy birthday Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, Wolfmanhattan Project, Jon Spencer). We feel you.

Can’s best recordings were prescient when they were made and remain nonpareil to this day. The German group arrived at

Happy 60th birthday Kim (Breeders, Pixies) and Kelley Deal (Breeders, R. Ring). Gemini twins. Read our Breeders cover interview by

Happy birthday Joey Santiago (Pixies). Make us another birthday video. Read Matt Sharp (Rentals, Weezer) in MAGNET on Everybody (Santiago

25 years ago, the Fall released The Light User Syndrome. Bye, Brix! Read our review of the band’s essential final

Happy birthday Emma Anderson (Lush, Sing-Sing). Have a superblast! Read our review of Lush’s essential final album: Essential New Music:

Happy birthday Howlin' Wolf. All night boogie. Read Cold Specks in MAGNET on Mr. Chester Arthur Burnett: From The Desk

Happy 90th birthday João Gilberto. R.I.P. Bossa nova boss. Read Josh Rouse in MAGNET on Gilberto: From The Desk Of

Bill Murray Love Rocks NYC was back again last week at the Beacon Theatre. The fifth annual concert, which benefits

With Isolation Drills, MAGNET has been checking in with Philadelphia-area musicians during the pandemic, while Where We Belong shines a

Happy birthday Les Paul. Guitar hero. Read Moby … Moby Picks: Les Paul … and Art Alexakis (Everclear) … From

Happy 130th birthday Cole Porter. R.I.P. Just one of those things.

Happy birthday Matthew Bellamy (Muse). Plug in, baby. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read our Muse live review from

Hard to believe, but Jump For Joy (Sham) is just the second Gary Louris solo album in 25 years. At

Happy birthday Ty Segall. Take care to comb your hair. Cover photo for MAGNET by James Elliot Bailey. Read our

Happy birthday Linda Pitmon (Steve Wynn, Baseball Project, Minus 5, Filthy Friends, Luke Haines). Fun fact: This drummer extraordinaire was

HOLLYWOOD - OCTOBER 17: Singer Jon King from the band Gang of Four performs during the after party for the