Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

The Specials Released “More Specials” 45 Years Ago Today

45 years ago today, the Specials released More Specials. Trying to find a future. Read the Phenomenal Handclap Band in

September 19, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

25 years ago today, Fastball released The Harsh Light Of Day. Listen to our MAGNET Classics Podcast on the making

September 19, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

40 years ago today, the Replacements released Tim. Take it—it's yours. Read our comprehensive oral history of the Minneapolis scene

September 18, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

35 years ago today, the Flaming Lips released In A Priest Driven Ambulance. Five years and a day later, they

September 18, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy 70th birthday Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks, OFF!). Time’s on your side. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski.

September 18, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

25 years ago today, Björk released Selmasongs: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack Dancer In The Dark. You still can’t

September 18, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

10 years ago today, Mercury Rev released The Light In You. Sometimes years go by, it seems. Read our MAGNET

September 18, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania

Happy birthday Dee Dee Ramone (Ramones). We’ll meet you at 53rd and Third. Check out our 120 Reasons To Live

September 18, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY