One of my good friends introduced me to the marvelous synthpop of the Boston-based duo Magic Man when their album was released online last year, but since then they have not received nearly as much attention as their unique style and promising sound deserve. The project that became their debut album was begun while working together in the French countryside, then mastered in American dorm rooms after their return with surprisingly polished production quality. Self-classified as "glo-fi"(in the style of the aforementioned Washed Out), Magic Man blends heavy electronic beats with experimental synthesizers to create an engulfing and enthralling mix of lo-fi tunes. Some of the slower songs fade slowly in and out of focus in instrumental waves, while the more upbeat tracks captivate the senses with catchy beats and illustrative lyrics. The mystery behind their musical layers is only superseded by the mystery behind how this group is still unsigned by a record label. Hear for yourself:
Magic Man - Daughter by coolthanks.net
Magic Man - Like Sailors by coolthanks.net
In an effort to spread their album, you can even download it for free here. They have also made themselves available to play private or public East Coast shows, so if you happen to live over there and are interested you can contact them on their Facebook page or at this email address.
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