Marc Rigelsford is the man behind Magic Arm's eclectic harmonies and he’s strode on from his 4 track recordings days with Escape Pod, losing none of his lyrical insight or risk-taking on route.
The new 7 track EP features everything from Beach Boy’s-influenced rockers, to ballads that would make Jose Gonzalez weep, but despite their potency, everything is branded with his melancholic humour, from lyrics to his emotive, solo version of LCD Soundsystem's ‘Daft Punk Is Playing at My House.’
And his solo career has gone from, strength to strength this year too. A debut gig at the Sounds from the Other City festival in April 06 lead to support with Ariel Pink, Six Organs of Admittance and John Stammers, as well as countless, sold out appearances. Grizzly Bear, King Biscuit Time and The Earlies are all passionate fans, and with his slightly shambolic charm, and innovative use of children’s instruments on stage, he wins more praise with each outing.
‘Outdoors Games’ was featured on Switchflicker compilation to
universal acclaim: