Magic Sword[1] are an American electronic trio from Boise, Idaho. They are known for wearing cloaks and masks during their performances, so as not to reveal their faces or bodies.[2][3]
Magic Sword | |
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 Live at Treefort Music Fest 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Boise, Idaho |
| Genres | Electronic Synthwave |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Joyful Noise Recordings, Size Records, Tender Loving Empire |
| Members |
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The band consists of The Keeper (mask illuminated in red; keyboard, audio-visual), The Seer (mask illuminated in blue; guitar), and The Weaver (mask illuminated in yellow; drums).
History edit
Magic Sword formed in 2013.[4] That same year, they released their debut full-length album titled Magic Sword Vol. 1 in 2013 on Tender Loving Empire.[5][6] Along with the album, the trio released a comic book with the same name.[6] In 2016, the trio released their first EP on Size Records titled Legend.[7] In September 2016, Magic Sword embarked on their first national headlining tour. Continuing their tour in January 2018 accompanied by artists such as Mr. Kitty, Nite and Ceegix. [8]
Two of Magic Sword's songs, "In The Face Of Evil" and "The Way Home", are featured in the video game Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number.[9]
"In The Face Of Evil" also appears in the official trailer for the movie Thor: Ragnarok.[10]
In 2019, Magic Sword signed to Joyful Noise Recordings releasing the Awakening EP followed by their second full-length album Endless.[11]
Discography edit
Studio albums
- Magic Sword Vol. 1 (2013, Tender Loving Empire)
- Magic Sword Vol. 1 (Deluxe Edition) (2016, Joyful Noise Recordings)
- Awakening (2019, Joyful Noise Recordings)
- Endless (2020, Joyful Noise Recordings)
- Badlands (2023, Joyful Noise Recordings)
EPs
- Legend (2016, Size Records)
- Legend (Deluxe Edition)(2016)
- Awakening (2019, Joyful Noise Recordings)
References edit
- ^ Singer, Matthew (19 September 2014). "Who Is Magic Sword?". Willamette Week. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Sierra, Gabrielle (18 April 2016). "7 Artists Who Never Show Their Faces". Paste. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ Atkins, Amy. "Boise Band Magic Sword Kicks Off National Tour, Remains Shrouded in Mystery". Boise Weekly. Archived from the original on 14 June 2018. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ Gassman, Ian. "10 Artists and Their Awesome Live Props". Paste. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ Murphy, Tom. "Magic Sword Keeps Building Its Legend". Westword. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ a b Berry, Harrison. "Magic Sword to Re-Release Debut Album with Comic". Boise Weekly. Archived from the original on 31 August 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Cameron, John (28 April 2016). "WGTC Premiere: Magic Sword – Legend EP". We Got This Covered. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Deeds, Michael. "'Risky and fun' Boise synthwave band Magic Sword goes on national tour". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
- ^ Stuart, Keith (12 January 2015). "Hotline Miami 2 – listen to Magic Sword's contribution to the soundtrack". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 February 2017.
- ^ ""Thor: Ragnarok" Official Trailer". Marvel Entertainment. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
- ^ "Magic Sword | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved 2020-06-19.