add to cart
add to wantlist
email a friend
 
PRICE:
$9.00
IN STOCK
01. MAGIC CASTLES - Trembling Hands
02. MAGIC CASTLES - Sky Sounds
03. MAGIC CASTLES - Dragonfly
04. MAGIC CASTLES - Silent
05. MAGIC CASTLES - Rebecca's World
06. MAGIC CASTLES - White Stone
07. MAGIC CASTLES - Mole People
08. MAGIC CASTLES - Wander
ARTIST
TITLE
Sky Sounds
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
AUK 114CD AUK 114CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
1/6/2015

Magic Castles are a five-piece psychedelic rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Their sound has been described as minimalistic, dream pop & neo-psychedelic rock. Drawing from a myriad of influences, combining the hazy, "floaty" atmospherics of bands like Spacemen 3 and Galaxie 500, with the organ-drenched psych of the mid/late '60s -- particularly American west coast folk-rock, Magic Castles continue to create an altogether unique sound. Since their 2012 release on Anton Newcombe's imprint, they have toured consistently, building a solid reputation for wall-of-sound live shows, stretching out their songs to new dimensions. The Magic Castles were the supporting act for BJM's east coast tour in 2012. Thrasher Magazine recently used their song "Big Sur" in a skate video alongside Kurt Vile. On April 20th 2014, BJM released a beautiful 12" split single with The Magic Castles for Record Store Day. Sky Sounds was recorded at The Old Blackberry Way Studio in Minneapolis, MN by Neil Weir. Produced by Neil Weir & Jason Edmonds, Sky Sounds sees the band reaching new heights. The album is dense with lush arrangements, jangling backward guitar sweeps, ever-deepening melodic layers, symphonic Farfisa tones, and bright vocal harmonies. A host of guest musicians were included on select tracks, adding cello, viola, flute & trombone.