US dark/dream-pop duo Magic Wands have released a new digital double single today that couples the brand new song ‘Time To Dream’ with a remix by Metropolis Records labelmates Lost Signal of their ‘Armour’ single issued in October 2024. Video clips of the original version of ‘Armour’ and the remix have also been made available and can be seen here (original)….
…and here (remix):
“‘Time To Dream’ is about entering a dreamlike state where the boundaries between reality and imagination dissolve,” the duo explain. “It was inspired by magic and a sense of stepping through the looking glass.”
‘Time To Dream’ is included on a new Magic Wands album entitled ‘Cascades’, which is out on 24th October via Metropolis Records. It also includes the original single version of ‘Armour’, as well as the previously issued ‘Hide’, ‘Moonshadow’ and ‘Across The Water’ . It will be promoted with an appearance at the Substance festival HERE in Los Angeles on 7th November, with further shows to be arranged.
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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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