Bay Area songwriter and all-around synth-pop fanatic Magsy drops his debut EP Brite Nite' and it sounds like an '80s pastiche wet dream, with a glorious element of pop songwriting coursing throughout. We've been fans of the up-and-coming songwriter since he dropped "Noisy Mind" and the new EP does not disappoint. It's a journey through unbeatable pop sensibilities with a production that's rich in Moog, Roland and Yamaha classic synth sounds. Think The Weeknd without the major label marketing budget.
An all-around creative, Magsy is involved with all elements of his art and has managed to carve a musical journey from humble roots. Unlike many artists in the mainstream pop sound, Magsy's background is strictly working-class, having a strong work ethic that's carried on through his musical journey, as he explains "Funny enough, I think that my jobs in construction have made me a better musician as I believe my two hands are just as capable as any. As an indie artist, I’m asked to fill a lot of roles when creating and releasing music. Making TikToks and marketing myself brought me back to the first time my father handed me a power tool while balancing on a ladder."
The EP starts with a bang on the breakout track 'Noisy Mind', an upbeat electronic bop with hints of nu-disco throughout and an irresistible groove. On "Midnight Blue" we go fully eighties, with the high tempo drum groove reminding us of a "Take on Me" style beat. There's a feel-good, no apologies piece of pop cheese on "Favourite Feeling" before the standout track from the release "Truth Is", a soulful piece of emotive pop build around thick, 80's synth pads.
The EP showcases a real diamond in the rough kind of artist – There's a lot of music out there right now looking to borrow an essence from the '80s style of production, but few that are nailing it quote as well as Magsy.
Listen to Brite Nite below
