Say It’s Your Birthday

Happy 30th birthday Billy Strings. All the luck in the world. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski.

Happy birthday Brittany Howard (Alabama Shakes). You ain’t alone. Cover photo for MAGNET by Gene Smirnov. Read our Alabama Shakes

10 years ago today, the Mountain Goats released Transcendental Youth. Sing one for the old times. Read our Mountain Goats

Happy birthday Richard Hell (Television, Heartbreakers, Voidoids). You belong to the blank generation. Read Jason Falkner in MAGNET on Hell:

10 years ago today, Matt And Kim released Lightning. But times, they have changed. Read David Lowery (Camper Van Beethoven,

Happy 55th birthday Gillian Welch. Everything is free. Read Lloyd Cole in MAGNET on Gillian and David Rawlings: Notes On

10 years ago today, John Cale released Shifty Adventures In Nookie Wood. We wanna talk to Danger Mouse. Read our

Happy birthday Sting (Police). Let your soul be your pilot. Also celebrating birthdays: the Police’s Reggatta De Blanc (1979), Ghost

15 years ago today, the Cult released Born Into This. Dirty little rock stars. Read our Ian Astbury Q&A: Q&A

15 years ago today, Rosetta released Wake/Lift. Memories reflect, repent, relive. Read our Isolation Drills with Matt Weed: Isolation Drills:

Happy birthday Damon Gough (Badly Drawn Boy). A small reminder that you were born in the U.K.

10 years ago today, Robert Pollard released Jack Sells The Cow. Circle yes or no. Read our classic Q&A from

Happy birthday Mike Rutherford (Genesis). The living years. Read our Genesis Over/Under: The Over/Under: Genesis

15 years ago today, MGMT released debut album Oracular Spectacular. Now let’s have some fun.

30 years ago today, Sebadoh released Smash Your Head On The Punk Rock. You alone decide what’s real. Read Ben

Happy birthday Donny Hathaway. We thank you, baby. Torquil Campbell (Stars), Craig Wedren (Shudder To Think) and our own Mitch

20 years ago today, Matthew Sweet released To Understand: The Early Recordings Of Matthew Sweet. A buzz of delight. Listen

35 years ago today, Soundgarden released debut EP Screaming Life. Been away too long. Read the complete interview our sister

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

20 years ago today, Rilo Kiley released The Execution Of All Things. So you better move fast. Get the facts

20 years ago today, Elvis Costello & The Imposters released Cruel Smile. When they were really cruel. Read our Elvis

Happy 75th birthday Marc Bolan (T.Rex). R.I.P. Electric warrior. Read the Church's Steve Kilbey in MAGNET on Bolan From The

25 years ago today, Patti Smith released Peace And Noise. It was the best of times. Read our Patti Smith

25 years ago today, Bob Dylan released Time Out Of Mind. Not dark yet. Watch our MAGNET television episode with

Gibby Haynes, front man of the legendary punk rock band the Butthole Surfers, has written and illustrated a young adult

40 years ago today, Bruce Springsteen released Nebraska. Well, they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night.