San Francisco duo Tidelands has teamed with John Vanderslice’s Magik*Magik Orchestra for its debut album, If… to be released July 26. Download the dramatic first single “Holy Grail,” and don’t miss the Magik*Magik String Quartet on Monday, May 30 at the Rickshaw Stop with Dustin O’Halloran and the women’s choir Conspiracy of Venus.
Magik*Magik is the official studio orchestra for John Vanderslice’s Tiny Telephone Recording studios, and its latest work will be showcased on Tidelands’ If… Tidelands is comprised of duo Gabriel Montana Leis on guitar and flugelhorn, and Mie Araki on drums and keyboards, with both on vocals. The all-star collaberation for If… includes Deerhoof engineer Ian Pellicci responsible for bringing together the orchestral and traditional rock instruments, looping, Moog bass and vocal harmonies.
Mark your calendars for Tidelands and Magik*Magik at the If… record release party on July 26 at Café Du Nord.
–Shauna Keddy