Local residents, Magic Bullets headlined the indie-pop extravaganza, accompanied by Slumberland recording artist, Summer Cats. Los Angeles' twee darlings, the Tartans opened the show, albeit a bit late.
Magic Bullets new self-released EP, LIVES FOR ROMACE is pure pop perfection, with a parade of songs reminiscent of the U.K. in the 80's. A time when needles were dropping on turntables across Manchester, Bristol, and Glasgow; to sounds of the Smiths, the Sundays, and Orange Juice. Phil Benson's forlorn crooning is enveloped by shimmery guitar leads rather than atypical chord strumming, thus leaving a very open audio canvas on which to meld words of romance and introspection. The drums are played with a lyrical sensibility, filled with both melodic syncopation and steady mobility. Basically, every band member's part plays like a melody, creating lush arrangements that never feel cacophonous. On the contrary, it's a blissful marriage of sounds that will warm hearts abound.
LIVES FOR ROMANCE can be purchased online at insound.com.
Summer Cats new album, SONGS FOR TUESDAY is out now on Slumberland Records.
remember that megadeath song "sweating bullets"? that shit ruled bro
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