Blackrune

A new project from Paul Goerner, sometimes also known as Magic Places. He's got a new EP that leaves behind the atmospheric electronics for a distinctly more introspective project. Lots of hypnotic guitar tones (grungy-Morricone vibe) pair with streams of bass and layers of pads to create slow-building, ponderous tracks that pair well with driving through desolate regions, or reading something intense on an otherwise relaxing day.

Check out the whole album. 

Also, check out the sweet remix I did that was on his 2071 EP a few years ago. 

The Dirty Covers compilation

Jeremiah Stuard (of Savannah-based band HOWLER and t-shirt designer/printers WABCO) has assembled an impressive compilation of really eclectic cover songs by a really eclectic set of Savannah acts like Dare Dukes (folky-alt-rock), Magic Places + Britt Scott (electronic), Cusses (Dance-Punk), Black Tusk (swamp metal) and many many more (including a re-edit of mine).
The album release will be at the Jinx on July 27, in conjunction with Rock N Roll Bingo. It's gonna be awesome. 
Check out this Fleetwood Mac cover by Magic Places + Britt Scott:
  Magic Places & Britt Scott - Gypsy (Fleetwood Mac Cover) by Magic Places

NYIB/Outlet April Fool's Party

No joke, the one year anniversary of New York is Boring (which I only recently realized was a Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (movie version) reference) as well as the release party for Outlet's Literary Issue is tomorrow night at the Wormhole. Performances by Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun; Winter Sounds; and Magic Places...Here's the promo...

http://vimeo.com/21690925 from Patrick Longstreth on Vimeo.

Magic Places '2071' EP

Head over to Unholy Rhythms and check out new EP from Savannah GA's Magic Places. He's got a real knack for capturing a lot of classic electronic references in an interesting way - pulsing and textural bleeps and chops tastefully arranged in a pleasing concoction. There's also a remix of mine included on 2071, an uptempo dicing of his tune "Digital Lightspeed," which I'm pretty psyched about.

Safe and Sound at the Wormhole

Gus over at Safe and Sound just hipped me to what will be an excellent show Thursday at the Wormhole.

Some excellent electronic music, and no cover...Baby Jazz = members of Sunglasses and Aux Arc...Magic Places is always a good time too...Players = Gus and a member of Shy Violet...not sure about the rest, but if they're up to snuff with the rest of the bill, this will be an enjoyable evening.

Digital Lightspeed (Phays Remix)

A remix I just finished of "Digital Lightspeed" by Magic Places. It might appear on an upcoming EP of his. Check out the original track, and some other Magic Places tracks here.
   Magic Places - Digital Lightspeed (Phays Remix) by Phays

Halloween

Halloween is a serious holiday in Savannah, and there's no shortage of good shows this year: This affair, hosted by Safe and Sound, features an eclectic troupe of electronic and similarly inclined folks. Magic Places has some new tunes on bandcamp that are worth a listen.
Saturday night also features KidSyc@Brandywine over at HangFire, or, if you want to get a little more tripped out, the place to be is at the Jinx for GAM and blood wrestling (an activity, not a band).