Magic of the Marketplace release new 'Walls' video
- david1170
- Aug 30
- 2 min read
Magic of the Marketplace have released a new video for ‘Walls’, the third song from their superb Jealous Moon CD EP.
Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/DWjLB2YhirM?si=zwV-Lc5NYHcQeWmM
“The song is inspired by childhood memories continuing to echo through adulthood, shaping who we become. In the lyrics, voices from the past speak not only to the present, but also to the future. The old church walls, the graves, and the trees seem to whisper their own stories, carrying the weight of time. I used to walk through this graveyard every morning on my way to school.” Andy Higgins, Magic of the Marketplace vocalist told us.
The Blackpool based post-punkers have been getting a lot of great reviews for their new EP recently, with Niall at Hope Collective saying:
“The title song here is a heartfelt plea asking us all not to give in. In times when that is the prevailing feeling I have felt I have been able to reach out to this song. Magic of the marketplace take that Leatherface gruff punk to offer up a mid-paced punk banger here. 4 songs in total with a similar clarion call. Lead singer Andy is the head honcho behind just say no to Government music and he has been sailing that boat solo for many years. He has taken many of his favourite bands like Stay Clean Jolene, the Great St Louis and Husker Du, already tattooed to his sleeve and mixed them together in this.”
And Andy at Fear N Loathing adding:
“The name may be a bit of a mouthful but then again, the main man behind this combo is Andy Higgins, long-time stalwart of the Blackpool DIY punk scene, who named his record label ‘Just Say No To Government Music’, so he clearly isn’t interest in brevity! Featuring former members of Erase Today, Litterbug and even One Way System, it has to be noted (and it has been in every review I’ve seen) that there is more than a nod due to Leatherface, although I also picked out moments that recalled Dillinger Four and even Bob Moulds’ early solo albums (post Husker, pre-Sugar.) The songs have got a raw, visceral sound but this is tempered by melodic hooks that keep the emotions in check, so this isn’t a bad place to start. I’m sure that there will be plenty more to come from this band, but in the meantime, this is a great place to begin your listening.”
They also have a full interview in Rock Planet magazine in the Czech Republic here:
You can pick up a copy of the new CD from Just Say No To Government Music or Engineer Records or any good alternative record shops.
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