Magnetic Skies’ vinyl album launch for their first album Empire Falling, took place at venue 229 London, based at Great Portland Street. With synth-rich anthemic tracks that radiate an emotional landscape from euphoria to darkness, the band’s tracks are enhanced by powerful synths and Simon Kent’s vocal prowess. The band opened with Fading Lights, following…
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These are our favourite releases of 2023 – mostly albums with a smattering of EPs and singles too, from folk to electronica. The most moving album of the year is the emotional Slowdive release Everything is Alive. There are a few albums we didn’t have time to include, one being False Lankum: those drone sounds…
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Photos of the gig at The Lexington where Magnetic Skies appeared, showcasing their debut album Empire Falling. Photos from the event Magnetic Skies Facebook / The Lexington /
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With synth-rich anthemic tracks that radiate an emotional landscape from euphoria to darkness, Magnetic Skies feels very much like a band who have found their calling. And after releasing a series of singles and EPs, the band’s debut album, Empire Falling, is out on Friday 3rd November. Even the album title conjures impending turmoil and…
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There’s a new Magnetic Skies single just released, called Fading Lights, released 1st September. As we’ve come to expect from their previous output, the track is dripping with atmosphere and drama. There’s the moody, driving Joy Division-style bass thrum to open, which drives the song through to its completion. The emotive vocals rise over the…
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Magnetic Skies came to our attention with enigmatic single You Shine On in February; now the band have unveiled a new single called Suffocate on ReprinT Records. Reminiscent of Depeche Mode, Suffocate is “an intense and powerful glimpse into a world of despair as a relationship comes crashing down at an unrelenting pace.” This beautifully-crafted number immediately…
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“You Shine On” is the dreamily anthemic new single from London outfit Magnetic Skies, release date 17th February, with accompanying video. The popping synth opening notes immediately transport you back to the 80s, evoking shades of Depeche Mode. The vocals are ethereal and shimmering, opening into a rapturous chorus. There’s a overriding sense of drama…
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