Yeah, it's that time again, readers. It's time for the third installment of Hidden Gems, the other two being about Backseat Goodbye and The Magic Gang. This time, I'm discussing Magic City Hippies. Magic City Hippies are a Miami based indie funk band that we were lucky enough to see live opening for Hippo Campus. When I say these guys are good, I mean these guys are GOOD. I mean, seriously. With funky bass lines, chill, lighthearted guitar (John Coughlin), a charismatic frontman (Robby Hunter) and an energetic drummer who's pretty much front and center (Pat Howard), Magic City Hippies have a fun, beachy, summery vibe that will make absolutely anyone want to head down to Miami for a few days. I know I say this all the time, but this time I mean it: Magic City Hippies are one of those bands that you just know is going to blow up. Like, seriously, you'll be hearing them on Alt Nation by August, I'm telling you. They'll be your new summer bop band. They're the sort of band to play at a beach party or even just a pool party. My personal favorite song by them (that's currently out on the Internet, at least) is Fanfare. It has the beachy, dreamy vibes that I always love hearing. It's quite refreshing against all the heavy, blaring guitar riffs going on in everything I usually listen to (think the Strokes, Queens Of The Stone Age, CRX, etc). Another song by Magic City Hippies that I absolutely love is Limestone. Actually, that song is the reason I was inspired to write this article, because Alli included it in a playlist she made called 'Wii Music' and I just happened to be listening to it. The next song I'd like to go emotional jello over is Bull Ride. This song perfectly encompasses that beachy vibe I was talking about earlier. Honestly, Magic City Hippies make me want to move to Florida and start a new life as a beachside bubble tea store owner. Okay, I really want bubble tea now, but here's Bull Ride: Alright, I wish I could put their whole discography in this article, but that's not fair to everyone reading, because Magic City Hippies is something you need to experience on your own, or with your best friend at a concert in Philadelphia. (Thanks for the setlist, Robby!!)
Okay, I love Magic City Hippies so much and I can't wait for any new stuff they'll be releasing in the future! I'm off to go download their entire discography before my brother snitches and tells my dad and the iTunes password is changed. That's it for now! See you soon, readers of earth and anyone else happening to be surfing our internet wave. It's time for me to go get a bubble tea...
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