Category: SAY IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

The La’s Released Their Self-Titled, First, Only And Instant-Classic Album 35 Years Ago Today

35 years ago today, the La’s released their self-titled, first, only and instant-classic album. Timeless melodies.

Happy 80th birthday Donny Hathaway. R.I.P. We thank you, baby. Torquil Campbell (Stars), Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think) and our

35 years ago today, the Pogues released Hell’s Ditch. Sayonara, Shane. Read our review from the final Pogues tour with

Happy 65th birthday Richard Barone (Bongos). Stay out all night. Read our Q&A with him: A Conversation With Richard Barone

45 years ago today, Circle Jerks released debut album Group Sex. It’s all a set-up! Circle Jerks live in 2024:

Happy birthday Gibby Haynes (Butthole Surfers). Get down, get down, get down. Read our review of 2018’s essential Locust Abortion

September 30, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

40 years ago today, Tom Waits released Rain Dogs. New York City serenade. Read our Waits cover story from 2004:

September 30, 2025 / SAY IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY

R.I.P. MAGNET Senior Writer Jonathan Valania