rescuing musical virtue in distress.
Really getting back into the swing of things now after the Christmas lull. Loads of cool new music for you to check out as a taste of what has been played, promoted and written about in the office of late. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5cSbtLMdlRQBkvWFc3DTqh?si=r_nE_57rQhmrUxnRSWMJbA
As I said when musing over the previous single, Blue Cherry, the great thing about Magic Wand’s sound is that it is both confident and muscular whilst being hazy and dreamlike. It seems like a sonic oxymoron, a creative contradiction in terms. But they create this unique sound by having a hard kicking, beat-driven engine... Continue Reading →
All manner of sonic sweeties and nurishing noise that have kept me sonically fed and watered through out this last week. Have a listen, buy a few tracks, let's return the love to the grassroots music makers. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2eS1uD0RFHeinv4iHHcgxY?si=HlbYz0YyQhKBNtWfslgB_A
Blending beat with beauty, Magic Wands manage to make music which is driven by a tightly-wound, energetic engine room yet simultaneously the stuff of blissed out, sonic dreamscaping, and that is a hard thing to pull off. But pull it off they do and Blue Cherry is all the proof that you need. Dream dance... Continue Reading →
In celebration of the Creation Records spirit, Creation Dream Machine will be holding the latest in its LA-based event series, following the hugely successful official RIDE After Party a few weeks ago. The November 22 gathering is the first time this event will be held at The Hi Hat. Performers include new wave-postpunk inspired duo Magic Wands, synthwave... Continue Reading →