Friday, April 6, 2012

MAGIC WANDS DEBUT AT #1 AT ALT SPECIALTY RADIO, SINGLE "BLACK MAGIC" FEATURED ON "GOSSIP GIRL" AND "VAMPIRE DIARIES," RCRD LBL PREMIERES COVER OF MADONNA'S "BURNING UP"



Magic Wands are set to release their full-length debut, Aloha Moon, on April 24th via Bright Antenna/ILG. The album debuted at #1 this week on the Alternative Specialty Radio charts and their single "Black Magic" has hit the #3 spot. "Black Magic" will also be featured on Gossip GirlApril 23rd, the night before the record is released. The track also appeared on an episode ofThe Vampire Diaries that aired March 15th.

In addition, the band has announced a very special record release show in Los Angeles on April 24th at The Satellite (formerly Spaceland). Details and special guests will be announced soon.

Magic Wands have recorded a cover version of the early Madonna song, "Burning Up". The band is giving away the track as a free download at RCRD LBL: http://bit.ly/Hx8Ubc. The single, "Black Magic", is now available for purchase at iTunes. CD and vinyl for Aloha Moon is currently available for pre-sale on the band's website. During the pre-sale, buyers will receive a collector's edition picture disc.

Magic Wands first garnered attention with the release of a noteworthy EP, Magic Love & Dreams, which quickly drew praise from publications like Nylon, who applauded their "sparkling, psychedelic-pop gems." The band honed their live chops, solidifying their fanbase touring alongside The Kills, The Horrors, The Raconteurs, The Black Keys, The Virgins, Black Kidsand The Teenagers, as well as appearances at SXSW and Lollapalooza. Their debut full-length,Aloha Moon, is a cosmic dance through a universe where voices echo, keyboards shimmer and guitars splash like giant waves on a distant planet's shores. Some of the tracks on Aloha Moonwere mixed by acclaimed producer Dave Sardy (LCD Soundsystem). Early praise comes fromSPIN, who declares their first single "Space" "...a sexy and propulsive stunner."



Tour Dates:
4.14 Indio, CA @ Vestal Village (Private Party)
4.24 Los Angeles @ The Satellite (Record Release Show)


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