Alon Magen (born May 8, 1985), known professionally as Magon is an Israeli singer-songwriter and producer.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alon Magen |
| Born | May 8, 1985 |
| Genres | Rock, post-punk, psychedelic rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, bass, |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | December Square, Howlin Banana Records |
| Website | magon |
Biography edit
In 2019 Magon released his first solo album Out in the Dark on the French independent label December Square.[1]
The album received mostly positive reviews. Rolling Stone magazine compared his music to the Pixies and Lou Reed. The album was broadcast on French national radios such as France Culture, FIP, and in January 2020 reached position 23 in the top 100 of the Ferarock.,[2][3]
In January 2021 Magon released his second album titled Hour After Hour (December Square / Luik Music).
His single "Aerodynamic" was hailed by the radio show Côté Club on France Inter and announced as a "Rising Artist" by Brain Magazine.[4][5][6]
In October 2021 Magon released the single "The Willow" and announced a new album titled "In The Blue" to be released on December 3 via Howlin Banana Records and December Square.[7]
The album received mostly positive reviews. In Le Monde, Stéphane Davet compared Magon to (The Modern Lovers, The Feelies and R.E.M.) In Rock & Folk magazine, the album received 4/4 stars, on which Eric Delsart wrote: "In The Blue" is thus a laid-back record that shines with the quality of songs that stay in the head and invite re-listening.”,[8][9][10]
On June 3, 2022 Magon released his 4th album titled "A Night In Bethlehem" which he described as a tribute to his origins. Referring to the many influences of the album, in a column for Magic, modern pop magazine Luc Magoutier wrote: "A hell of an inventory of beautiful references. Or too much? Not at all: the touch of a musician bubbling with ideas and capable of implement them without falling into indigestion. A sign of deep intelligence.",[11][12]
His 5th album "Enter By The Narrow Gate" was released on December 2, 2022. According to Rolling Stone, it was the last album Magon recorded in France before moving with his family to Costa Rica. In a chronicle of the Mowno site, Julien Beylac wrote: "When Magon thinks about his condition, she seems to satisfy him: 'That's alright to be me' he assured from the first track. And frankly, he can be satisfied, since we are entitled to consider this record as his best.",[13][14]
Discography edit
Albums edit
- 2019: Out in the Dark
- 2021: Hour After Hour
- 2021: In The Blue
- 2022: A Night in Bethlehem
- 2022: Enter by the Narrow Gate
- 2023: Did You Hear The Kids?
- 2023: Chasing Dreams…
- 2024: The Writing’s On The Wall
References edit
- ^ "Psychedelic swirls from Magon's debut album". Savage Thrills. October 18, 2019. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ "La synthèse des albums ou E.P. les plus diffusés sur les radios Ferarock". Ferarock (in French). Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ Rédaction, La (November 7, 2019). "EXCLU – Avec Magon, pisser dans la rue est (presque) devenu cool". Rolling Stone (in French). Retrieved January 24, 2021.
- ^ "Feu Chatterton, François Ravard et Coco Bans". France Inter (in French). January 21, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Jeunes Qui Poussent".
- ^ Helms, William Ruben (November 15, 2020). "New Video: Israeli-French JOVM Mainstay MAGON Releases a trippy Visual for "Aerodynamic"". The Joy of Violent Movement. Retrieved September 13, 2023.
- ^ admin (October 8, 2021). "Magon joins Howlin' Banana for an upcoming new album". Howlin Banana Records. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Regnard, Samuel (October 6, 2021). "EXCLU – Magon prend la vague en surf rock dans " The Willow "". Rolling Stone (in French). Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Sélection albums : Michael Spyres, Luca Quintavalle, Dal Sasso Big Band, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Aeon Station, Magon, Jacob Desvarieux". Le Monde.fr (in French). December 17, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Tannieres, Vincent (December 21, 2021). "N°653 : 2021, L'Odyssée de l'espacement". Rock&folk (in French). Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "Magic hebdo n°20". magic, revue pop moderne (in French). Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ "A Night In Bethlehem". Modulor Records (in French). April 13, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Rédaction, La (December 9, 2022). "Rolling Stone L'Hebdo N°103 : David Bowie". Rolling Stone (in French). Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Beylac, Julien (December 6, 2022). "Magon – 'Enter By The Narrow Gate' – Mowno". Mowno (in French). Retrieved February 8, 2023.