Today’s conversation is with JOEY GINALDI, drummer of the Pennsylvania bands MAGIC AMERICA & CLEVER HOUR.

Magic America just released their debut album, Get in the Truck, a couple weeks back on Funeral Party Records. The first video, for the song “Carried by Angels,” is now up on YouTube. 

Clever Hour, which also features Jake Clarke from Superheaven & Evan King from Magic America, put out their 5-song self-titled debut EP in 2024. Links below.

Joey’s also recorded and/or toured with many other bands from the northeast, including Knifeplay, Webbed Wing, Pony, Thought Patterns, Euphoria Again, & others.

He’s also an accomplished graphic designer, having done album art, layouts, shirts, & other merchandise for Superheaven, Drug Church, Destiny Bond, Foxing, Teethe, Run for Cover Records, & many many more to come. The best place to see all of that is on his Instagram, also linked below.

In this episode, we talk about hometown DIY pride, the transcendent impact of the band Curve, & the elements that make a perfect song truly perfect.

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https://www.instagram.com/joeyxginaldi

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https://magicamericaphl.bandcamp.com/album/get-in-the-truck

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Magic America, "Carried by Angels" Video

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https://setterwindrecords.bandcamp.com/album/demo-24

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TIMESTAMPS:

02:33 // "Burning Desire" (Clever Hour)

03:56 // Philly Roots

07:33 // Local Bands, First Bands

22:31 // Clever Hour EP

23:33 // "A Worried Existence" (Clever Hour)

28:03 // Magic America LP

29:44 // "Texting the Dead" (Magic America)

35:06 // Discovering HUM

40:36 // "I Hate It Too" Discussion

01:13:44 // Design Influences & Approach

01:19:57 // "Lights On" (Magic America)

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