Rickshaw Stop was a buzz with a wide age range of show goers who came out to see the Magic Giant's first headlining gig in San Francisco last Friday night at Popscene!
Tickets to the show sold-out as people got down to Popscene classics spun by club founder himself, DJ Aaron Axelsen.
The turn-tables stopped around 10:30 and the live music started with a very gracious Armors from So-Cal opening the show.
Axelsen mixed tunes again after the openers and the headliner's name dimly illuminated the stage behind all of their back lined gear, giving the venue a sort of warm ambiance. Banjos, acoustic guitar, fiddle, cello and a bunch of drums that littered the stage were a clear indication that we were in for an eclectic treat!
The guys of the three piece band from LA hit the stage close to 11:45pm with witty frontman Austin Bisnow, introducing the band by name incase we didn't catch it projected behind them. A skater, a bohemian hipster and a burner, their stylish appearance is as eclectic as their sound.
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| Magic Giant at Popscene 5/12/2017 photo by Marc Fong |
They started their set with "Let It Burn", a highly rhythmic song about a realistic approach to the trials and tribulations that are life. Very much Indie. Very much Folkie. Magic Giant is not indie-folk. The blossoming band uniquely stands apart from that popular genre with layers of infectious dancey undertones. When I first listened to Magic Giant, I couldn't help but think of the indigenous inspired music of Crystal Fighters. With colorful melodies, whirling percussion, sparkling energy and a down to earth vibe, Crystal Fighters are more worldly while Magic Giant weigh more on the poppy side.
Between the first and second song, the charming lead singer expressed excitement for being back in SF, playing their very first headlining gig here after opening for The Revivalists at The Fillmore back in February!
They popped with enthusiasm, playfully interacting with each other around the stage as they played, and carrying on with friendly banter. The kinetic energy in room built up as they played their already released hit single, "Set It On Fire" off of their yet to be released debut album In The Wind.
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| Magic Giant at Popscene 5/12/2017 photo by Marc Fong |
Between the first and second song, the charming lead singer expressed excitement for being back in SF, playing their very first headlining gig here after opening for The Revivalists at The Fillmore back in February!
They popped with enthusiasm, playfully interacting with each other around the stage as they played, and carrying on with friendly banter. The kinetic energy in room built up as they played their already released hit single, "Set It On Fire" off of their yet to be released debut album In The Wind.
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| Magic Giant at Popscene 5/12/2017 photo by Marc Fong |
I must say, the flurry of drums and percussion really stood out through out the night.
Their vibrant vibe prevailed as the set-list offered stuff we may have heard before as well as brand new stuff we had never heard as described by Bis. Kindered fans commenced in joyful engagement along to every song all night. There was no way of telling if they'd heard it before or not by the outpouring positive reaction.
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| Magic Giant at Popscene 5/12/2017 photo by Marc Fong |
Magic Giant's palpable happiness extended into humbleness as they mercilessly thanked Aaron Axelsen for having them, Armors for opening for them and everyone who was at their SF headlining debut. With a fun and majestic sound, Magic Giant is en route to being one of the biggest break through bands on the wave of new alt-indie.
In The Wind is out as of today!
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| Magic Giant at Popscene 5/12/2017 photo by Marc Fong |
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