The Magic Es play melodic rock ‘n’ roll with “sounds of early Brit-pop and mod-rock through building melodies and wonderfully textured sounds.” (Anthem Review).
Their influences range from bands like The Who, The Clash and The Small Faces via 90’s indie such as The Stone Roses, Oasis, Ride and The Charlatans whilst comparisons have often been made to Bruce Springsteen, Teenage Fanclub, The Gaslight Anthem and The Jam.
Since forming in 2014, Pete Thompson (vocals/guitar), Jasper Stainthorpe (Bass - Ex Then Jerico founder member) and Stuart Catchpole (drums) have released 3 albums and a string of singles, gaining worldwide radio play and critical acclaim. Henry Lipput of cooldadmusic.com named debut album ‘It goes on’ as his favourite album of 2017, boldly stating The Magic Es are “the best British rock and roll band since the heyday of the Gallagher brothers.”
The band completed their first UK tour in 2018 and won over an army of new fans, their blistering live performances earning them UK tour supports with South Africa’s biggest-selling rock band The Parlotones as well as support slots with Pop Will Eat Itself, Echobelly, Wasted Youth and The Wedding Present.
2024 saw the release of their third album 'Junkyard Toybox', working with ex Abbey Road Engineer and Producer Andy Hodgson of Orange Tree Studios, resulting in global airplay.
If you love the timeless sounds of 90s indie bands then The Magic Es are a must-see live act.
Support comes from;
Luminol, a dynamic 3-piece band based in London with big choruses. Influences: Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins, Sparklehorse and Talk Talk.
Get your tickets early, this show sold out last year.
