Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

15 years ago today, Wye Oak released Civilian. It was MAGNET’s number-eight album of 2011. Hot as day. Read our

Happy birthday Tom Rapp (Pearls Before Swine). Forever our Psychedelic Godfather. Read our review of the reissue of Pearls Before

15 years ago today, Jonny Greenwood released Norwegian Wood. Isn’t it good? Read our Radiohead live review for 2025: Live

Happy birthday Gary Numan. Reminding you to smile. Read our Q&A with him: A Conversation With Gary Numan

10 years ago today, They Might Be Giants released Phone Power. Say nice things. Read our MAGNET Classics on the

Happy 50th birthday Gaz Coombes (Supergrass). Shit! You’ve done it again!

15 years ago today, Parts & Labor released final album Constant Future. We think we will stay and rest. Read

15 years ago today, R.E.M. released final album Collapse Into Now. Drift, drift away. It was MAGNET’s number-six album of

20 years ago today, Neko Case released Fox Confessor Brings The Flood. What beauty this is. Read our classic Neko

Happy 65th birthday Freedy Johnston. And it isn’t just talk, talk, talk. Listen to our MAGNET Classics Podcast on the

20 years ago today, Mogwai released Mr. Beast. Auto tunes. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Come On

20 years ago today, Buzzcocks released Flat-Pack Philosophy. Think the best and fuck the rest. Read our review of the