Say It’s Your Birthday

50 years ago today, the Sex Pistols played The Gig That Changed The World. Of the roughly 40 people in

30 years ago today, Frogs released My Daughter The Broad. Grandma's still sitting in the corner with a penis in

30 years ago today, Grant Lee Buffalo released Copperopolis. The homespun sound. Watch our MAGNET television episode with Grant-Lee Phillips:

Happy 70th birthday Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, Cure). You belong in rock ‘n’ roll. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski.

30 years ago today, Liquor Giants released their self-titled third album. Awful good. Read Timothy Bracy (Paranoid Style, Mendoza Line)

35 years ago today, Indigo Girls released Back On The Bus, Y’all. The wind began to howl. Read our Indigo

10 years ago today, the Kills released Ash & Ice. Can you feel it coming back around? Read our Kills

Happy 87th birthday Ian Hunter (Mott The Hoople). British All-American Alien Boy. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. We asked

10 years ago today, Melvins released Basses Loaded. Another year of dishonesty. Read our Melvins Q&A: A Conversation With The

Happy 60th birthday Bill Callahan (Smog). You are Star Wars today! Read Lou Barlow (Sebadoh, Dinosaur Jr) in MAGNET on

10 years ago today, the Claypool Lennon Delirium released debut album Monolith Of Phobos. This little magic bottle that’s filled

Happy 60th birthday Bill Janovitz (Buffalo Tom). Big red letter day. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Buffalo Tom’s

10 years ago today, Steve Gunn released Eyes On The Lines. Take your time, ease up, look around and waste

Happy birthday Kelly Jones (Stereophonics). Keep calm and carry on. Read our Stereophonics feature: Stereophonics: Bringing It All Back Home

10 years ago today, Tegan And Sara released Love You To Death. You wanna spin the bottle again? Read Tigers

Happy birthday Curtis Mayfield. Super fly.

10 years ago today, Ladyhawke released Wild Things. We dance together. Read our review of this essential album: Essential New

10 years ago today, Paul Simon released Stranger To Stranger. Words and melody. Read Delicate Steve in MAGNET on playing

Happy birthday Dave Alexander (Stooges). How about Dave? Read our interview with Jim Jarmusch and Iggy Pop about Jarmusch’s Stooges

40 years ago today, Belinda Carlisle released debut album Belinda. Nicky Hopkins! Susanna Hoffs! Andy Taylor! Jane Wiedlin! Charlotte Caffey!

10 years ago today, the Lonely Island released Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. Emma Stone! Justin Timberlake! Michael Bolton! Seal!

Happy 85th birthday Charlie Watts (Rolling Stones). R.I.P. English gentleman. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our Hidden Gems

Happy birthday Lydia Lunch. Queen of Siam. Read our Lydia live review from 2026: Live Review: Lydia Lunch’s Murderous Again,