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MAGNETS returns with the new single ‘SPEAK’, an inspiring call to step up to the plate in whatever fight you are facing. MAGNETS is the solo project of Naarm-based disabled artist, advocate, and multi-disciplinary Siobhan McGinnity, who crafts sparkling indie-pop that sits at the intersection of art and science.
When writing ‘SPEAK’, Siobhan was inspired by the climate crisis, particularly the effect of fast fashion on the environment. Siobhan recalls, “During a flare of one of my health concerns, I was housebound, unable to walk for months. The answer to my loneliness was a sale at Spotlight, and a half-price sewing machine on the kitchen table. In the process of teaching myself how to sew, I deep-dived into fibers, manufacturing, the treatment of garment workers, and the extreme toll our waste has on the planet. Heavy with all I’d learned, I decided not to buy clothes for two years, including my wedding jumpsuit and four bridesmaid dresses which I made myself (Featured HERE in Bridal mag Hooray).
Siobhan turned her passion for sustainable fashion into a tool for online advocacy, growing over 37k followers on TikTok. This energy is channelled into the new single ‘SPEAK’, where Siobhan encourages listeners to take their own form of action, whatever that may be. Describing herself as “not very good at angry activism,” she adds, “my safe space is creating art that makes people reflect.” Armed with acoustic guitars and soaring pop melodies that create a summery sound, 'SPEAK' is an anthem for advocacy and hope.
The new single follows the release of ‘Down’ in November 2023, the first new taste of music from MAGNETS since 2017. ‘Down’ received well-earned praise with features from the likes of Rage, Rolling Stone, Tone Deaf, and Pilerats.
Recorded with ARIA-nominated producer Terry Mann, MAGNETS' sound is characterised by textural layers, chorus pedals, a driving rhythm, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Across her career to date, Siobhan has secured a publishing deal with Gaga Music, and completed a groundbreaking PhD thesis titled "Hearing Injury in the Music Industry," which earned multiple accolades from the prestigious National Hearing Conservation Association in the USA.
The new release, 'SPEAK', further establishes that MAGNETS is an electrifying force in music, showcasing her ambition to initiate change through the fusion of art and activism.
lyrics
Verse
Starting to feel it all inside of me
Easy to do when the world’s on fire
But we can’t get this wrong
You’re trying to save the world alone
Verse
Funny how small a step is all it takes
Hard to move when it feels so far
But we can’t wait that long
They’re trying to tear the world apart
Chorus
Say all of the things that you want to
Speak all of the truth that you’ve got to
Say all of the things that are on your mind
We’re running out of time
Bridge
Stop, what’s on your mind?
We’re running out of time,
Speak your mind
Chorus - outro
Say all of the things that you want to
Speak all of the things that you’ve got to
Say all of the things that are on your mind
We’re running out of time
We’re running out of time (repeats)
credits
released February 13, 2024
Words and Music by MAGNETS
Vocals: Siobhan McGinnity
Bass: Richard Bradbeer
Guitar: Robert Muinos
Drums: Sam Raines
Recorded at Headgap Studios
Produced by Terry Mann
Crafting harmonies at the intersection of art and science, MAGNETS is the solo project of multi-disciplinary, Siobhan
McGinnity. Trained as a pianist from the age of 7, raised on the harmonies of Enya and raw energy of Hole.
MAGNETS sound is characterised by textural layers, chorus pedals, driving rhythm and a healthy dose of nostalgia....more
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