Cestgeorge/Magon | |
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 Magon live in Paris, 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alon Magen |
| Born | May 8, 1985 |
| Genres | Rock, Post-punk, Psychedelic Rock |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Bass, |
| Years active | 2018 - present |
| Labels | December Square, Howlin Banana Records |
| Website | magon.me |
Alon Magen (born 8 May 1985), known professionally as Magon is an Israeli singer-songwriter and producer.[1]
Biography
editMagon was born in Israel to Iraqi Jewish immigrants. At the age of 18 he joined the Israeli Army as part of a mandatory military service, which he eventually quit after 2 years by faking a mental illness. He has been living in Paris since 2009.[2]
In 2019, Magon released his first solo album Out In The Dark on the French independent label December Square.[3]
The album received mostly positive reviews. Rolling Stone magazine compared his music to the Pixies and Lou Reed.[4] The album was broadcast on French national radios such as France culture, FIP, and in January 2020 reached position 23 in the top 100 of the Ferarock.[5]
On January 2021, Magon released his second album titled Hour After Hour (December Square / Luik Music).
His single Aerodynamic was hailed by the radio show Côté Club on France Inter and announced as a "Rising Artist" artist by Brain Magazine.[6], [7]
In October 2021, Magon released the single "The Willow" and announced a new album titled "In The Blue" to be released on December 3 via Howlin' Banana Records and December Square.[8]
The album received mostly positive reviews. In Le Monde, Stéphane Davet compared Magon to (The Modern Lovers, The Feelies and R.E.M.) In Rock & Folk magazine, the album received 4/4 stars, on which Eric Delsart writes: "In The Blue" is thus a laid-back record that shines with the quality of songs that stay in the head and invite re-listening.” [9], [10], [11]
On June 3, 2022, Magon released his 4th album titled "A Night In Bethlehem" which he described as a tribute to his origins. Referring to the many influences of the album, in a column for Magic, modern pop magazine Luc Magoutier writes "A hell of an inventory of beautiful references. Or too much? Not at all: the touch of a musician bubbling with ideas and capable of implement them without falling into indigestion. A sign of deep intelligence." [12], [13]
His 5th album "Enter By The Narrow Gate" was released on December 2, 2022. According to Rolling Stone, it was the last album Magon recorded in France before moving with his family to Costa Rica. In a chronicle of the Mowno site, Julien Beylac writes "When Magon thinks about his condition, she seems to satisfy him: 'That's alright to be me' he assured from the first track. And frankly, he can be satisfied, since we are entitled to consider this record as his best." [14], [15]
Discography
editAlbums
editReferences
edit- ^ "MAGON Hour After Hour". December Square (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ "Homecooking Share Mag". magazine #13 (in français): 15, 16, 17. 01/12/2020. ISSN 2534-580X.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help)CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ ""Out in the Dark" sur Rock Made In France".
- ^ Rédaction, La (2019-11-07). "EXCLU – Avec Magon, pisser dans la rue est (presque) devenu cool". Rolling Stone (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ "La synthèse des albums ou E.P. les plus diffusés sur les radios Ferarock". Ferarock (in French). Retrieved 2021-01-24.
- ^ "Feu Chatterton, François Ravard et Coco Bans". France Inter (in French). 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "Jeunes Qui Poussent".
- ^ admin (2021-10-08). "Magon joins Howlin' Banana for an upcoming new album". Howlin Banana Records. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Regnard, Samuel (2021-10-06). "EXCLU – Magon prend la vague en surf rock dans « The Willow »". Rolling Stone (in French). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "Sélection albums : Michael Spyres, Luca Quintavalle, Dal Sasso Big Band, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Aeon Station, Magon, Jacob Desvarieux". Le Monde.fr (in French). 2021-12-17. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Tannieres, Vincent (2021-12-21). "N°653 : 2021, L'Odyssée de l'espacement". Rock&folk (in French). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "Magic hebdo n°20". magic, revue pop moderne (in French). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "A Night In Bethlehem". Modulor Records (in French). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Rédaction, La (2022-12-09). "Rolling Stone L'Hebdo N°103 : David Bowie". Rolling Stone (in French). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Beylac, Julien (2022-12-06). "Magon - 'Enter By The Narrow Gate' - Mowno". Mowno (in French). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
External links
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