Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Happy 60th birthday Andy Rourke (Smiths). R.I.P. It’s a beautiful life. Read our early history of the Smiths and Rough Trade

50 years ago today, Joni Mitchell released Court And Spark. We worry sometimes. Read Dawes’ Taylor Goldsmith on the influence

Happy 65th birthday Susanna Hoffs (Bangles). We’ll call on you. Read our Q&A with her and Matthew Sweet: A Conversation With

Happy birthday Ari Up (Slits). True warrior. Read Spider Stacy (Pogues) in MAGNET on Ari: From The Desk Of The

Happy 75th birthday Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones). Giddy-up. Read our Beatles vs. Stones Sound Check: Sound Check: Beatles Vs. Stones

Happy birthday Zooey Deschanel (She & Him, Almost Famous, (500) Days Of Summer). Don't look back. Watch Zooey play Sid

50 years ago today, Bob Dylan released Planet Waves. Forever young. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Robyn Hitchcock, Steve

Happy 75th birthday Andy Kaufman. R.I.P,. Hey baby, are you having fun? Read Shearwater in MAGNET on the Man On The

Happy birthday Steve Earle. Just an American boy. Cover photo for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov. Watch our MAGNET television episode with him:

Happy birthday Ryuichi Sakamoto. Futurist. Read our review of his essential 2017 album:  Essential New Music: Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “async”

Happy birthday Richard Hawley. Sleep late in the afternoon, play your guitar (and piano). Read our Q&A with him: A

10 years ago today, Warpaint released its self-titled second album. Why don’t you dance and dance? Read our Warpaint feature:

Happy 80th birthday Françoise Hardy. Just call and we’ll be there. Read our review of her essential reissues: Essential New

Happy 30th birthday Heather Baron-Gracie (Pale Waves). Who are you? Read our Q&A with her: A Conversation With Heather Baron-Gracie