US dark-pop duo Magic Wands have released a double single today (1st August) that couples the brand new song ‘Across The Water’ with a remix by Stargods of their ‘Hide’ single issued exactly a year ago. The latter is accompanied by a new video that can be seen below:
They describe ‘Across The Water’ as “setting the tone for a sonic journey through time, transporting us to a 16th-century French European landscape and evoking the essence of a bygone era. Its repetition invites interpretation, allowing listeners to weave their own narrative and connect with the music on a deeper level.”
‘Across The Water’ is the opening track on a brand new album by the duo entitled ‘Cascades’, which is set for release on 24th October via Metropolis Records. It also includes the original single version of ‘Hide’, plus the previously issued ‘Armour’ and ‘Moonshadow’. The album will be promoted with an appearance at the Substance 2025 festival in Los Angeles on 7th November, with further shows to be arranged.
Magic Wands is a dark-pop duo originally formed in Nashville by guitarists and vocalists Dexy and Chris Valentine. Now based in Los Angeles, they are known for their shimmering and dreamy sound, which incorporates elements of shoegaze, dream pop, post-punk and goth. They utilise heavily textured guitars, synth drones and ethereal vocals to conjure an otherworldly atmosphere in their songs.
Dedicated to creating music that is both imaginative and emotionally engaging, Magic Wands found success soon after forming in 2008, gaining a loyal fanbase that has grown ever since. They have issued five studio albums to date, the most recent of which is ‘Switch’ (2023). Its songs were also remixed by guest artists and released as ‘Switched’ later that year.
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