We got rather excited when we discovered Brooklyn duo Magmana in May of 2012, instantly falling in love with a single called "Watch the Ball". But Magmana’s first release is actually dated 2008 (originally under the "Treasure" moniker), and it sounds like intimate and rather traditional electric folk. A lot of time – and life – has elapsed since then and we kinda lost hope, so we were happy to find out that the band is about to release a full length. The sound has evolved in a more psychedelic direction, with singer-songwriter Joan Tick’s deep alto (often reminiscent of Nico) gaining in confidence and charisma, and Caleb Lindskoog’s production getting more expansive and articulated. Check out opening track ‘Face of Flames’ and see them at Glasslands on November 24 with Deli favorite Glass Ghost (who were on the cover of our mag back in 2011).
