"You got got!" Alex from Magic Kids exclaimed as a member of Superhumanoids sat on the couch, squishing the woopie cushion MK had left there. Proving to be full of pranks and spunk, the Magic Kids are nothing shy of a good time. I had the opportunity to snag a few minutes with them to ask a bit about their sound.
Magic Kids hail from Memphis, TN, but they bring a 60s surfer vibe that's reminiscent of the Beach Boys. A 6 piece ensemble, they feature guitars (sometimes 4 at a time!), bass, keys, amped violin, keys, synth, and a drum set decked out with some wind chimes. Their music is filled with dreamy harmonies, heavy bass, and killer drum licks. (Seriously, Ben, you rocked out. Nice shades, too!)
The band formed from a bunch of other bands. In their words, "We just started playing together." For a band that's fairly new, having only been together for about a year and a half, these guys have a solid set. They blend well, they have great energy, and you can tell they love what they do. Will says that they draw influences from the Ataris, Teenager Island, Circle Kids, The Square, The Sunrase, and Grand Master Ass & The Bi-Curious 5.
The lead singer has INCREDIBLE stage presence. The question: is this an act or is he really that goofy? In my opinion, he's a goofball. Wrapping himself in the cords from stage, knocking over mic stands, and often walking off the stage to be in the crowd, I'd say this guy is just having a good time. After leaving the stage, the MK just ran around, danced and took shots of whiskey.
Not a bad life to lead, is it?
Not a bad life to lead, is it?
So, given the opportunity to tour with any act, dead or alive, who would MK pick? "The Beatles!" Ben said, "SLASH SUPERHUMANOIDS!" Will & Alex chimed in, "Yeah, Superhumanoids, definitely."
Good thing they got to live out one of those dreams, huh?
My only vice about MK? Took a bit TOO long to set up. There was a point in their set where they kind of stopped and adjusted things. Slowed the vibe down by doing so, but I don't think I can blame the band for wanting the perfect sound. Sound guy last night BLEW. Seriously, Grog Shop, get your stuff together!
Anyhow, I think they're writing innovative pop sounds, flavored with a blast from the past. Pick up their newest release, Memphis, in your nearest record store. Still rocking out with a tape deck in your car like this kid? No worries. It's available on cassette, too.
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