Magic Sword (band)

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Magic Sword
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Live at Treefort Music Fest 2013
Background information
Origin Boise, Idaho
Genres Electronic Synthwave
Years active2013 (2013)–present
Labels Joyful Noise Recordings, Size Records, Tender Loving Empire
Members
  • The Keeper
  • The Seer
  • The Weaver
Website www.magicswordmusic.com

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]

Contents

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

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

Studio albums

EPs

References

  1. ↑ Singer, Matthew (September 19, 2014). "Who Is Magic Sword?". Willamette Week . Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Sierra, Gabrielle (April 18, 2016). "7 Artists Who Never Show Their Faces". Paste. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  3. ↑ Atkins, Amy. "Boise Band Magic Sword Kicks Off National Tour, Remains Shrouded in Mystery". Boise Weekly . Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  4. ↑ Gassman, Ian. "10 Artists and Their Awesome Live Props". Paste . Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  5. ↑ Murphy, Tom. "Magic Sword Keeps Building Its Legend". Westword . Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  6. 1 2 Berry, Harrison. "Magic Sword to Re-Release Debut Album with Comic". Boise Weekly . Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  7. ↑ Cameron, John (April 28, 2016). "WGTC Premiere: Magic Sword – Legend EP". We Got This Covered. Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  8. ↑ Deeds, Michael. "'Risky and fun' Boise synthwave band Magic Sword goes on national tour". Idaho Statesman . Retrieved October 1, 2016.
  9. ↑ Stuart, Keith (January 12, 2015). "Hotline Miami 2 – listen to Magic Sword's contribution to the soundtrack". The Guardian . Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  10. ↑ ""Thor: Ragnarok" Official Trailer". Marvel Entertainment . July 22, 2017. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
  11. ↑ "Magic Sword | Joyful Noise Recordings". www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
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