A Night In Bethlehem

Description

Just 6 months after unveiling In The Blue (Howlin’ Banana / December Square), Magon surprises us again with a fourth album that is sure to become one of our favorite listens. The title, A Night In Bethlehem (T.Rex Recordings), pays homage to the artist's Israeli origins while sketching the outline of a new universe with colors and sounds that are as mystical as ever: this time, the gaze is explicitly turned towards the stars, towards that feeling of discovering the unknown, which the album cover, featuring Flammarion's engraving (1888), illustrates so well. Originally from Tel Aviv, Magon settled in Paris 20 years ago before diving into the indie rock scene. Magon's project comes to life in a two-dimensional way: on one side, the creative process emerges in the artist's solitude and intimacy. Not only does he compose all his tracks, but he also mixes and masters his albums himself: the perspective guiding him thus envelops the entire project. On the other side, the live dimension brings together 3 other musicians, Ferdinand de Fournoux, Ingrid Samitier, and Titouan César, who perform the songs on stage and bring their own touch to them. His first record, Out In The Dark, released in 2019, unleashes post-punk sounds: while his sound is immediately characterized as a blend of Pixies and Lou Reed, his influences include Dylan, Bowie, and the Velvet Underground. In 2021, he made a strong comeback with two albums, Hour After Hour, described as experimental urban rock, and In The Blue, which changed tone from previous albums, with influences multiplying and constantly innovating in the artist's psychedelic register. On A Night In Bethlehem, Magon seems to broaden his register once again with a journey that maintains the same psychedelia that characterizes him. The 10 tracks allow more room for instrumental developments drawn from a sci-fi world, while giving primacy to lyrics that captivate us with their stories.