The Magic Gang: No Fun
A couple of weekends ago at The Great Escape, our friend Emmy (DNNM) and I found ourselves at an impromptu house party, surrounded by dozens of talented young musicians. Most of these bands are part of various Brighton-based collectives who produce for and play in a host of local bands such as Abattoir Blues, Sulky Boy, Manuka Honeys etc.
One of these bands of youths was The Magic Gang, who are self-described as "music for your mind / body / spirit / soul". Their debut single "No Fun" is a vivid blend of pop and garage rock that ambles along, as if on the cobbled streets of Brighton itself. Get your eyes around this black and white video for the track below, bursting with boyish charm.