Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

25 years ago today, Soul Asylum released Candy From A Stranger. No time for waiting. Read our review of 2016’s

Happy birthday Billy Squier. Just do the stroke.

45 years ago today, Robert Pollard threw a no-hitter for Wright State University. We draw attention to the fever pitches.

Happy birthday Greg Dulli (Afghan Whigs, Twilight Singers). Still up in it, gentleman. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making

30 years ago today, Aimee Mann released debut album Whatever. Way back when. Read our Mann cover interview conducted by

Happy 135th birthday Irving Berlin. R.I.P. You poured your heart into song. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of

25 years ago today, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds released The Best Of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.

Happy birthday Eric Burdon (Animals, War). Winds of change. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Hey King!, who worked with

30 years ago today, New Order released Republic. Times change. Read our New Order feature: New Order: The Mancunian Way

60 years ago today, the Beatles’ Please Please Me debut began a record-setting 30-week run topping the British album charts,

Happy birthday Stuart Braithwaite (Mogwai). Mr. Beast. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Come On Die Young: MAGNET

30 years ago today, Blur released Modern Life Is Rubbish. The Blurs are the Villa Rosie preservation society. Read our

Happy birthday Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols). You certainly did it your way. Read our Vintage Movies column on Sid And

35 years ago today, Prince released Lovesexy. Put the right letters together and make a better day. Read our remembrance