San Francisco’s jangle-pop group Magic Bullets have released the first single from their upcoming (and final) release, the Much Ado About EP, available April 3 on Brooklyn–based label Mon Amie. We interviewed the band when they announced the split this summer and you can read about their thoughts (spoiler: there’s no bad blood) here. “What [...]

San Francisco indie-pop aesthetes Magic Bullets are readying the follow-up to 2010's fine self-titled debut, the Much Ado About EP. The thing will see release April 3 on Brooklyn-based label Mon Amie ; here's a cut from it to wet your whistle with. MP3:   Magic Bullets: "What Took You So Long"

Words by Tom Mughal It sounds petty, but I’ve never been able to listen to the Smiths purely because of the fact I really dislike Morrissey‘s voice. This may be the reason why I’ve actually enjoyed Magic Bullets, a San Francisco-born indie pop band that has been dancing around commercial success for over 7 years now. The boys manage to emulate the best bits about the iconic Mancunian ‘80s band; their melodies are employed straight... Continue reading Bands to Watch #230: Magic Bullets

Magic Bullets est un groupe d'indie pop américain, ils existent depuis plusieurs années (je crois que ce n'est pas leur premier album en fait) et ont également un autre groupe du nom de Terry Malts (deux singles sur Slumberland). Cet album sans titre est sorti en 2010 mais disponible en Europe que depuis 2011. Il est amusant de constater le nombre grandissant de formations américaines aux influences clairement anglo-saxonnes, Magic Bullets est l'une d'entre elles, mais c'est pas pour autant que l'on ne doit pas les écouter... Clairement ce groupe aime les Smiths et ...

I’ve been waiting to hear the new project from the folks behind Magic Bullets for a while now.  Magic Bullets were a lanky sort of garage-lounge act and I’d heard that Terry Malts was the thrashy punk phoenix rising from those ashes.  ”Something About You” certainly kicks their former incarnation down the stairs and in [...]

Photos by: Nicole L. Browner “Never say never,” say the members of Magic Bullets, who are just as uncertain as anybody else about whether or not tonight’s show at the Rickshaw Stop will be the band’s finale after seven years together. It’ll definitely be the last show for a while, as the band’s sixth drummer, Alex [...]

Magic Trick - Daylight Moon Local legend Tim Cohen recently released a new album under his project Magic Trick called The Glad Birth of Love . If you haven’t heard it already, check out this epic track “Daylight Moon” from the record. Tonight at Rickshaw Stop, Magic Trick and Empty Cellar Records are celebrating the record’s release , which includes extra magic from Magic Bullets (apparently their last show “for a long, long time”) as well as sets from PreTeen and Tambo Rays . See you there!

Every Monday, we’ll be offering you early picks for some of the week’s best concerts. Do you think we omitted something worthwhile? Let us know in the comments! Be sure to visit our Local Concert Calendar for an expanded set of daily listings. Tim Cohen’s Magic Trick releases album, Magic Bullets play final [...]

A finales de este año, se cumplirá el primer lustro del fallecimiento de Darren " Wiz " Brown, compositor, cantante y guitarrista de Mega City Four , uno de los grupos más peculiares y fascinantes del pop británico. Esta primavera, además, se cumplen quince años desde que el cuarteto decidiera separarse, legando un montón de canciones inolvidables y una estela de compromiso, vocación y cabezonería del todo ejemplar. Así las cosas, decidimos rendir tributo al grupo y a su principal motor creativo. Para saber más, nos leímos la recomendable biografía " Tall Stories & Creepy Crawlies " y contactamos con su autor, Martin Roach, un tipo ...

The first single from City Limits Presents: San Francisco just premiered on Gorilla vs. Bear  this morning. It’s an eerie number called “Sirens & Bells” from The Sandwitches . Also, you can now visit our Bandcamp page to pre-order the the digital download (out May 31st) and the physical record (out June 21st). Robert ( See the Leaves ) and I are very excited about this release and hope you will enjoy it too! Tracklist: Side A: 1. Young Prisms - Weekends and Treehouses (Acoustic) 2. Tim Cohen - Wake Up In Another Dream 3. Exray’s - Paper Bag ft. Heidi Alexander 4. Magic Bullets ...

Terror Eyes and Yours Truly have collaborated again to curate a screening party of their respective work, along with a live show featuring Magic Bullets, Pregnant (Sacramento) and J. Irvin Dally. The party takes place this Sunday at a location which will be revealed only to those who RSVP to the Facebook invitation (8pm, $5). [...]

This week has been pretty good right? Our top pick has to go to the Timber Timbre album, Creep On Creepin' On . Such a perfect album in every way. Click the image below to check out our Spotify playlist, which is made up of staff choices. You'll also find links to some of the features/reviews that went up this week, so check them out too! Review/Feature Links Sharon Van Etten - Session - ( link ) We Aeronauts - Artists Picks - ( link ) O. Children - Live - ( link ) Holy Ghost! - Holy Ghost! - ( link ) Jesca Hoop - Live - ( link ) The Morning After Girls - Alone - ( link ) Colourmusic ...

An endearing, catchy and really well put together record - a perfect, playful soundtrack for the imminent summertime. Francine Gorman sings the praises of Magic Bullets second album.

Label: Mon Amie Records Release date: 21/03/11 Link: Myspace I feel duty bound to inform you that Magic Bullets are masters of musical disguise. In the cold light of day, a four piece heralding from San Francisco, Magic Bullets miraculously transforms them into the archetypal 1980s British indie-pop-rock band. Eleven snappy, musically upbeat tracks wrench you back across the pond, leaving you sprawling at the feet of the likes of The Smiths and Orange Juice. Compare parts of ‘They Wrote A Song About You’ with ‘The Boy with a Thorn in his Side’. This is not to rob ...

Channeling the spirit of early *Orange Juice* with twist of *The Style Council *and the swagger of *The Smiths*, San Francisco’s *Magic Bullets* envisage an era indebted to sardonic crooners yet craft the most joyous guitar pop you’ll hear this year, or any year for that matter. Magic Bullets...