The Magic Gang - Jasmine

1.   Who are the arseholes scratching the velvet?

That would be the Magic Gang an indie pop rock band from Brighton, England. The Magic Gang have been bashing out the melodies since 2013 and Jasmine (Dec'15) bubbles off their E.P. named E.P. Really. The Magic Gang have two singles and a short player to their name.


2. What kind of treat are The Magic Gang serving up?

A relaxed swinging indie pop tune with sweet harmonies and handclaps. A little understated rumble pops to the fore from the rhythm section and just the drums and a mass singalong in the middle eight. Sweet as an ass you could bounce a dime off.


3. Who do The Magic Gang sound like?

Hints of a low key Weezer; go to band that they are. Drunkenwolf were feeling One Direction. NME compares The Magic Gang to Wolf Alice and Happyness.

4. What have the goon squad got to say?

“A perfect pop number out of intentionally rusty tools.” – DIY.

“Shuffling, sensitive indie pop that’s full of heart and lighters in the air atmosphere.” – NME.

“Light on the frills and heavy on the melody. Purveyors of perfect pop.” – When The Gramosphone Rings.

5.   Who puts the bounce in The Magic Gangs stride?

The Magic Gang are influenced by rhythm and blues, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Tame Impala and 50's and 60's influenced traditional pop songs with a hint of Motown.


6. Why should I give Jasmine a whip past the ears?

Jasmine is a sleepy track with big drum and a gang singalong. Fun.


7. Have The Magic Gang got any more crackers?

Yep. No Fun is like Weezer and the Pixies. It brings the noise.


8. Any more juice to squeeze out of this orange?

Jasmine was produced by Dreamtrak who has put the gloss on music for rock gods Foals and Swim Deep.

The Magic Gang went to Jamaica to lay down a track with legends Sly & Robbie.

The Magic Gang have been fluffers on tour for Wolf Alice and Swim Deep.

‘Jasmine it’s true, I’ve waited here for you,

without this heart of mine, you’ll be doing fine”

The double dip is from The Bots, a garage rock duo from Los Angeles and they are brillaint. Just fucking brilliant. These good bastards have been compared to The White Stripes , The Black Keys and Blur (if every song was Song 2) but that only hints at the half of it. The Bots have launched one big player into the world Pink Palms (2014) an album Clash Music described as, “sweat and soul splattered across a fast tempo and a ragged amplifier.” The Bots have a handful of singles and short players. Blinded (2015) comes hurtling off their debut album.

“Finger to the bone, but I can't get you off my mind”