Magic Wands (band)
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History
The band was formed in 2008 after Chris found a copy of Dexy's song, Teenage Love, on her myspaceMyspace
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and the two got in touch. Dexy moved from Los Angeles, CA to Nashville, TN and the two began to write music together. The name of the band stems from the gift of a magic wand from Chris to Dexy while the two were living on opposite sides of the country.
In late 2008 the band signed to indie label Bright Antenna
Bright Antenna
Bright Antenna is a record label founded in 2007 and based in Oakland, California. One of the founders is author and filmmaker Tiffanie DeBartolo...
and released their first EP, Magic Love & Dreams
Magic Love & Dreams EP
Magic Love & Dreams is the debut EP by the Magic Wands, released May 25th, 2009 under exclusive North American and Japanese license to Bright Antenna. The album was made available as a Digital Download, CD and Limited Edition 12" Picture Disc....
recorded in New York City
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with producer John Hill
John Hill (producer)
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(Santigold/Lykke Li
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) in 2009. In a review in Prefix Magazine the album was scored 7/10 and reviewer Matthew Richardson wrote that, "the whole EP is covered with the cosmic haze of dream-pop, while the Valentines maintain the attitude of punk kids."
On February 17th 2010, the MP3
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blog, RCRD LBL
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, released a download of the track, Warrior remixed by The xx
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.
An LP is currently in production, tentatively titled Aloha Moon.
Discography
- Black Magic (Ark RecordingsArk RecordingsArk Recordings is a London based independent record label run by Jamie Davis and Russell Warby ....
, 2008)
Tracklist:
- "Black Magic"
- "Kaleidoscope Hearts"
Format: Limited Edition 7" Clear Vinyl
- Magic Love & Dreams EPMagic Love & Dreams EPMagic Love & Dreams is the debut EP by the Magic Wands, released May 25th, 2009 under exclusive North American and Japanese license to Bright Antenna. The album was made available as a Digital Download, CD and Limited Edition 12" Picture Disc....
(Bright AntennaBright AntennaBright Antenna is a record label founded in 2007 and based in Oakland, California. One of the founders is author and filmmaker Tiffanie DeBartolo...
, 2009)
Tracklist:
- "Black Magic"
- "Starships"
- "Teenage Love"
- "Kiss Me Dead"
Format: Limited Edition 12" Picture Disc, CD, Digital Download