The Buggles’ “Video Killed The Radio Star” couldn’t have been a more perfect fit for the Silver Snails’ intergenerational coed makeup. “Given the male lead vocals and female backing vocals, we felt it would be a good vehicle,” says Luca... more info

Happy birthday Ian Curtis (Joy Division). Here to stay. Read our review of the essential reissues of Joy Division’s Unknown Pleasures, Closer, Still and Substance: The post Happy Birthday Ian Curtis (Joy Division) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Happy birthday Roky Erickson (13th Floor Elevators). Never say goodbye. Photo for MAGNET by Chris Sikich. Read our classic Roky feature: The post Happy Birthday Roky Erickson (13th Floor Elevators) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Happy birthday Marky Ramone (Ramones). Give da drummer some. Photo for MAGNET by Wes Orshoski. Marky’s 2018 Holiday Blitzkrieg: The post Happy Birthday Marky Ramone (Ramones) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

40 years ago today, the Damned released Phantasmagoria. It’ll send you just where you belong. Read our Damned live review from 2016: The post The Damned Released “Phantasmagoria” 40 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Happy birthday Tanya Donelly (Belly, Breeders, Throwing Muses). Shiny one. Listen to our MAGNET Classics Podcast on the making of Belly’s Star: The post Happy Birthday Tanya Donelly (Belly, Breeders, Throwing Muses) appeared first on Magnet Magazin... more info

Happy birthday Harry Dean Stanton. It’s all in the heart. Read Matt Pond PA in MAGNET on meeting Harry Dean: The post Happy Birthday Harry Dean Stanton appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

55 years ago today, Supertramp released its self-titled debut album. Though it didn’t come out in the U.S. for another seven years. The post Supertramp Released Its Self-Titled Debut Album 55 Years Ago Today appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info

Happy birthday Matthew Seligman (Soft Boys, Robyn Hitchcock, Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins, David Bowie). R.I.P. The brightest star. The post Happy 70th Birthday Matthew Seligman (Soft Boys, Robyn Hitchcock, Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins, David Bowie... more info

Happy birthday Nick McCabe (Verve). Sit and wonder. Read our review of the essential reissue of the Verve’s Urban Hymns: The post Happy Birthday Nick McCabe (Verve) appeared first on Magnet Magazine. more info