‘Magic in Her Head’ is shimmer pop you could simultaneously dance and cry to. The song narrates a tragedy unfolding that you’re desperate to stop but can’t admit that you’re helpless to.
Sonically, it nods to 80s-era George Michael and features a hopeful but frustrated refrain “Come on and try for me / Don’t just say goodbye to me”. Strings, rhythmic bass groove, and syncopated synth lift the vocal, but the metronomic beat cuts a sharp contrast against the unfurling story of Belfast suburbia gone wrong.
The second song of Logan’s soon to be announced album, ‘Magic in Her Head’, is a cornerstone of the record and “sets the scene of the chapter of life it’s talking to”. Bright and hopeful, the track also portrays the agony of loving someone who’s destroying themselves, and the defiance of trying to make them see how wonderful they actually are.
Along with several others on the album, Magic in Her Head was produced by Logan herself. “Although the song is about an unfurling inevitability, the song’s palette ended up putting across the strength of love we can have – even when it’s dejected blow after blow”, Logan says. Inspired by Talking Heads, Cocteau Twins, and Dynasty.
Writing, performance, and production by Aislinn Logan.
Bass by Conor King (Milk).
Mixing by Kristofer Harris. Mastering by Katie Tavini.
‘Magic in Her Head’ is a taken from the forthcoming debut album ‘The Way They Used To’.
She has been supported by BBC Radio 1, John Kennedy at Radio X, RTE 2FM playlisting, The Line of Best Fit, Nialler9, BBC Introducing, BBC NI, Hot Press, The Stumble Upon, Get In Her Ears, CLASH, Amazing Radio, Irish Times Culture and more.
“Something quite special.” – The Line of Best Fit
“Expert glitch pop. A sugar-sweet pop jam” – Nialler9
“Effortless electronics with dreamy pop melodies.” – Clash
“Whispery vocals and throbbing beat…fascinating.” – Hot Press
“Shimmering indie-pop, woozy synths, 90s era breaks, lush riffs” – Lock Magazine
“A markedly well-produced effort from the artist” – The Thin Air
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