Magella is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter whose music carries the weight and warmth of the diasporic blues. With a voice both powerful and tender, she paints vivid sonic landscapes through the many colours of her tone. Guided by a futuristic vision, Magella blends electronic, experimental, and art music influences into a sound that is deeply personal, boundary-pushing, and unmistakably her own.
Name:
Magella
Genre:
Industrial Trip-hop
Founded:
2018
# of Albums:
1 EP
Latest Album:
The Pearl (out November 13th)
Latest Single:
Control
Favourite musician growing up:
Janet Jackson and Sarah Vaughan.
Favourite musician now:
This is tough. Trent Reznor, Massive Attack, Clipping, Bjork and Nina Simone.
Guilty pleasure song:
No Scrubs by TLC. Production is chef’s kiss.
Live show ritual:
Hide somewhere to do vocal warm-ups and knit.
Favourite local musician:
Oliver Jones
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
My album, “The Pearl,” came out on November 13th. 🦪
Where can we follow you?
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
L’Express, and Bistro entre Ciel et Terre. Depending on how my wallet feels.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Wellington in Verdun. My favourite bookstore is on this street (Librairie Pulp Books & Cafe).
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
Des Rapides Park in Lasalle is a great place to be chased by geese.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Gésu.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Moog Audio for gear. Encore Books and Records in NDG for vinyl (and Books).
