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Magic Kids

Magic Kids was an American indie pop and rock music band from Memphis, Tennessee. They were signed to True Panther Sounds, of Matador Records.

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Magic Kids
OriginMemphis, Tennessee, USA
GenresSunshine pop, power pop
Years active2009–2013
LabelTrue Panther
MembersBennett Foster
Will McElroy
Ben Bauermeister
Michael Peery
Alex Gates
Alice Buchanan1
WebsiteOfficial website

Magic Kids was an American indie pop and rock music band from Memphis, Tennessee.2 They were signed to True Panther Sounds, of Matador Records.3

About

The band featured Bennett Foster (vocals, guitar), Will McElroy (keyboards), Ben Bauermeister (drums), Michael Peery (bass, vocals), Alex Gates (guitar, vocals),4 and Alice Buchanan (violin, keyboards, drums, vocals).5 Foster, Gates and McElroy were previously members of the Barbaras.46

Discography

  • Memphis (2010)78
References

References

  1. Paul Lester (June 22, 2010). "New band of the day – No 813: Magic Kids | Music | guardian.co.uk". London: Guardian. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  2. Kids, Magic (September 14, 2010). "Magic Kids: A Lethal Dose Of Sweet Pop". NPR. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  3. "Magic Kids sprinkle musical fairy dust tonight at the Echo | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. February 16, 2010. Retrieved September 21, 2010.
  4. dkolitz (August 20, 2010). "Magic Kids: Interview". Prefix Magazine. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  5. "Performances". Alice Buchanan. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  6. "Magic Kids | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  7. Sharp, Johnny (2010) BBC Review: Tennessee pop sprites prove more than just Beach Boys copyists. BBC Music. Retrieved 2014-03-25
  8. Bevan, David (September 14, 2010) Magic Kids: Memphis. Album Review Pitchfork. Retrieved 2014-03-25
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