Say It’s Your Birthday

10 years ago today, Cyndi Lauper released Detour. Girls just want to have country. Read our review of this essential

Happy birthday Tony Scalzo (Fastball). Hope it turns out to be your favorite year. Listen to our MAGNET (Instant) Classics

60 years ago today, Small Faces released their self-titled debut album. Think about the bad times that break you. Read

10 years ago today, Pat Metheny released The Unity Sessions. There’s no “I” in Metheny. Read Petra Haden in MAGNET

Happy birthday Ian McCulloch (Echo & The Bunnymen). Ballyhoo and bedbugs, bedbugs and ballyhoo. Read our Bunnymen Over/Under: The Over/Under:

45 years ago today, Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers released Hard Promises. Tom hopes you paid no more than $8.98

Happy birthday Bill Ward (Black Sabbath). Nibby! Read our Hidden Gems review of Sabbath’s Never Say Die!: Hidden Gems: Black

70 years ago today, Elvis Presley scored his first number-one album (his self-titled debut) and single (non-LP track “Heartbreak Hotel”).

Happy birthday Steve Stevens (Billy Idol). Steal a car and go to Las Vegas. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski.

Happy birthday Adele. God, this reminds us of when we were young.

Happy 70th birthday Sharon Jones. R.I.P. You gave the people what they wanted. Read our review of her essential final

Happy birthday Spencer Krug (Wolf Parade, Sunset Rubdown, Moonface, Swan Lake, Frog Eyes). Your chariot awaits. Read our Moonface feature:

45 years ago today, the Undertones released Positive Touch. Nothing good lasts forever.

Happy birthday Mike Dirnt (Green Day). They’re all out without you having fun. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Read

Happy 45th birthday Father John Misty. We bring birthday tea for the Tillman. Cover photo for MAGNET by James Elliot

15 years ago today, Fleet Foxes released Helplessness Blues. The only Fleet Foxes album to feature drummer—and birthday boy—Josh Tillman

Happy birthday Paul Banks (Interpol, Banks & Steelz, Muzz). You surprise us sometimes. Photo for MAGNET by Christian Lantry. Read

35 years ago today, the Melvins released Bullhead. You want more metal? Read our Melvins Q&A: A Conversation With The

35 years ago today, Jawbox released debut album Grippe. Joy and division. Read our Jawbox Q&A: A Conversation With Jawbox

Happy birthday Gary Young (Pavement). Plant man. Read our MAGNET Classics on the making of Pavement’s Slanted And Enchanted: Exclusive

55 years ago today, Leon Russell released Leon Russell And The Shelter People. The bus is here, bring the beer.

Happy birthday Michael Kiwanuka. Muswell Hillbilly. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. The man made MAGNET’s number-one album of 2019:

Happy birthday Keiji Haino. Keep on breathing. Read our review of his essential 2022 album: Essential New Music: Keiji Haino’s