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=== 2014–2017: Formation and EP ===
=== 2014–2017: Formation and EP ===
Magic Giant was formed in early 2014 when songwriting partners [[Austin Bisnow]] and Zambricki Li were impressed by a video they saw of now-bandmate, Zang, salsa dancing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dujour.com/culture/magic-giant-indie-band-interview-firefly-festival/|title=Interview with Los Angeles-Based Band Magic Giant - DuJour|date=2017-06-28|work=DuJour|access-date=2017-06-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://vivaglammagazine.com/magic-giant-on-recording-their-new-album-in-nature-while-on-tour/2/|title=Magic Giant on Recording their New Album in Nature While on Tour - Page 2 of 4 - VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE|date=11 August 2016|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/highlightmagazine/docs/issue47/26|title=Issue #47|date=4 January 2016 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.riffmagazine.com/qa/magic-giant-in-the-wind/|title=Q&A: Magic Giant finds music in nature on 'In the Wind' - RIFF Magazine|website=www.riffmagazine.com|date=9 May 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-30}}</ref> The group name originated as a reference from a TED Talk, in which visual artist Peter Tunney described his mentor, [[Jonas Salk]], as a "giant", then clarifying it was not the man's physical nature he was describing, but his ability to think big. Inspired by this, the band motto became "You don't have to be big to be a giant".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highroadtouring.com/next-wave-magic-giant/|title=Next Wave: Magic Giant|publisher=}}</ref>
Magic Giant was formed in early 2014 when songwriting partners [[Austin Bisnow]] and Zambricki Li were impressed by a video they saw of now-bandmate, Zang, salsa dancing.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dujour.com/culture/magic-giant-indie-band-interview-firefly-festival/|title=Interview with Los Angeles-Based Band Magic Giant - DuJour|date=2017-06-28|work=DuJour|access-date=2017-06-30|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://vivaglammagazine.com/magic-giant-on-recording-their-new-album-in-nature-while-on-tour/2/|title=Magic Giant on Recording their New Album in Nature While on Tour - Page 2 of 4 - VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE|date=11 August 2016|publisher=|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=13 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913120817/http://vivaglammagazine.com/magic-giant-on-recording-their-new-album-in-nature-while-on-tour/2/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/highlightmagazine/docs/issue47/26|title=Issue #47|date=4 January 2016 |publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.riffmagazine.com/qa/magic-giant-in-the-wind/|title=Q&A: Magic Giant finds music in nature on 'In the Wind' - RIFF Magazine|website=www.riffmagazine.com|date=9 May 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-30}}</ref> The group name originated as a reference from a TED Talk, in which visual artist Peter Tunney described his mentor, [[Jonas Salk]], as a "giant", then clarifying it was not the man's physical nature he was describing, but his ability to think big. Inspired by this, the band motto became "You don't have to be big to be a giant".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highroadtouring.com/next-wave-magic-giant/|title=Next Wave: Magic Giant|publisher=|access-date=2016-08-29|archive-date=2016-09-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914010824/http://www.highroadtouring.com/next-wave-magic-giant/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2015, Magic Giant released its freshman self-titled EP, notably featuring [[Dave Matthews Band]]’s [[Rashawn Ross]] and [[Capital Cities (band)|Capital Cities]]’ [[Spencer Ludwig]] and made the debut live performance of the year on [[KEXP]]'s ''The Morning Show'' hosted by [[John Richards (radio personality)|John Richards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.troubadour.com/event/928211-con-bro-chill-magic-giant-los-angeles/|title=Con Bro Chill / Magic Giant - Tickets - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA - October 21st, 2015|publisher=}}</ref> The group's song, "Let It Burn," was called "a summer festival anthem" by NPR.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/people/5250675/john-richards|title=John Richards|website=[[NPR]]|publisher=}}</ref>[[New Music Seminar]] announced Magic Giant as an 'Artist on the Verge' Class of 2015.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6480325/new-music-seminar-artist-verge-2015-full-list|title=John Fullbright, Twin Peaks on New Music Seminar's 'Artist on the Verge' Class of 2015|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newmusicseminar.com/aov-top-100-class-of-2015/|title=AOV Top 100 Class of 2015 - New Music Seminar|publisher=}}</ref> Past artists have included [[Macklemore]], [[Banks (singer)|Banks]], and [[Fitz and the Tantrums]].
In 2015, Magic Giant released its freshman self-titled EP, notably featuring [[Dave Matthews Band]]’s [[Rashawn Ross]] and [[Capital Cities (band)|Capital Cities]]’ [[Spencer Ludwig]] and made the debut live performance of the year on [[KEXP]]'s ''The Morning Show'' hosted by [[John Richards (radio personality)|John Richards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.troubadour.com/event/928211-con-bro-chill-magic-giant-los-angeles/|title=Con Bro Chill / Magic Giant - Tickets - Troubadour - Los Angeles, CA - October 21st, 2015|publisher=|access-date=2016-08-29|archive-date=2016-08-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822202224/http://www.troubadour.com/event/928211-con-bro-chill-magic-giant-los-angeles/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The group's song, "Let It Burn," was called "a summer festival anthem" by NPR.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/people/5250675/john-richards|title=John Richards|website=[[NPR]]|publisher=}}</ref>[[New Music Seminar]] announced Magic Giant as an 'Artist on the Verge' Class of 2015.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/business/6480325/new-music-seminar-artist-verge-2015-full-list|title=John Fullbright, Twin Peaks on New Music Seminar's 'Artist on the Verge' Class of 2015|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://newmusicseminar.com/aov-top-100-class-of-2015/|title=AOV Top 100 Class of 2015 - New Music Seminar|publisher=}}</ref> Past artists have included [[Macklemore]], [[Banks (singer)|Banks]], and [[Fitz and the Tantrums]].


In 2016, the band played festivals including [[Electric Forest]], [[Wanderlust Festival|Wanderlust]] and [[Lightning in a Bottle]] and sold-out venues including the [[Troubadour (West Hollywood, California)|Troubadour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aestheticmagazinetoronto.com/2016/07/01/photos-electric-forest-2016-ac-slater-the-geek-x-vrv-dumpstaphunk/img_5462-copy/|title=Magic Giant performing at the Electric Forest Music Festival at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan on June 25, 2016. (Photo: Rob Harbaugh/Aesthetic Magazine)|date=1 July 2016|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wanderlust.com/artist/magic-giant/|title=Magic Giant · Wanderlust|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.axs.com/axs-talks-with-lib-headliners-magic-giant-and-nahko-bear-85933|title=AXS talks with LIB headliners Magic Giant and Nahko Bear|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://washingtonsquaremusic.com/2016/07/26/magic-giant-sign-to-washington-square/|title=Magic Giant Sign To Washington Square|date=25 October 2022 |publisher=}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' described its live show as "joyful" and "inspiring mass dance-alongs." The trio's song, "Set on Fire"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2016/01/magic-giant-set-on-fire-premiere|title=Magic Giant's Breathtaking "Set on Fire" Video: Exclusive Premiere|website=[[Fuse (TV channel)]]|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bisnow.com/archives/newsletter/scene/paul-oakenfold-helen-hayes/|title=Paul Oakenfold & Helen Hayes!|publisher=}}</ref> ranked #4 on [[Spotify]]'s ''US Viral 50'' and #1 on [[KROQ]]'s ''Locals Only'', presented by radio personality, [[Kat Corbett]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2016/07/11/locals-only-playlist-71016-davis-blondfire-grouplove-more-listen-and-vote/|title=Locals Only Playlist 7/10/16: Davis, Blondfire, Grouplove, & More - Listen and Vote|first=Kat|last=Corbett|publisher=}}</ref> The group toured with [[Mike Posner]], [[Beats Antique]] and [[Eric Hutchinson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/event/mike-posner-magic-giant-6661626|title=Mike Posner, Magic Giant|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bandsintown.com/event/12437813-beats-antique-bellvue-mishawaka-amphitheatre-w-slash-magic-giant-and-thriftworks-2016?artist=Beats%20Antique|title=Beats Antique @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre w/ Magic Giant & Thriftworks|publisher=}}</ref><ref>http://dola.com/events/2016/10/12/eric-hutchinson {{Bare URL inline|date=September 2022}}</ref>
In 2016, the band played festivals including [[Electric Forest]], [[Wanderlust Festival|Wanderlust]] and [[Lightning in a Bottle]] and sold-out venues including the [[Troubadour (West Hollywood, California)|Troubadour]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aestheticmagazinetoronto.com/2016/07/01/photos-electric-forest-2016-ac-slater-the-geek-x-vrv-dumpstaphunk/img_5462-copy/|title=Magic Giant performing at the Electric Forest Music Festival at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan on June 25, 2016. (Photo: Rob Harbaugh/Aesthetic Magazine)|date=1 July 2016|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wanderlust.com/artist/magic-giant/|title=Magic Giant · Wanderlust|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.axs.com/axs-talks-with-lib-headliners-magic-giant-and-nahko-bear-85933|title=AXS talks with LIB headliners Magic Giant and Nahko Bear|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://washingtonsquaremusic.com/2016/07/26/magic-giant-sign-to-washington-square/|title=Magic Giant Sign To Washington Square|date=25 October 2022 |publisher=}}</ref> ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' described its live show as "joyful" and "inspiring mass dance-alongs." The trio's song, "Set on Fire"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2016/01/magic-giant-set-on-fire-premiere|title=Magic Giant's Breathtaking "Set on Fire" Video: Exclusive Premiere|website=[[Fuse (TV channel)]]|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bisnow.com/archives/newsletter/scene/paul-oakenfold-helen-hayes/|title=Paul Oakenfold & Helen Hayes!|publisher=}}</ref> ranked #4 on [[Spotify]]'s ''US Viral 50'' and #1 on [[KROQ]]'s ''Locals Only'', presented by radio personality, [[Kat Corbett]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kroq.cbslocal.com/2016/07/11/locals-only-playlist-71016-davis-blondfire-grouplove-more-listen-and-vote/|title=Locals Only Playlist 7/10/16: Davis, Blondfire, Grouplove, & More - Listen and Vote|first=Kat|last=Corbett|publisher=}}</ref> The group toured with [[Mike Posner]], [[Beats Antique]] and [[Eric Hutchinson]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.laweekly.com/event/mike-posner-magic-giant-6661626|title=Mike Posner, Magic Giant|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bandsintown.com/event/12437813-beats-antique-bellvue-mishawaka-amphitheatre-w-slash-magic-giant-and-thriftworks-2016?artist=Beats%20Antique|title=Beats Antique @ Mishawaka Amphitheatre w/ Magic Giant & Thriftworks|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://dola.com/events/2016/10/12/eric-hutchinson | title=Eric Hutchinson, with Magic Giant & Anya Marina at el Rey Theatre }}</ref>


=== 2017–2019: ''In the Wind'' ===
=== 2017–2019: ''In the Wind'' ===
The group released their debut album, ''In the Wind'', on May 19, 2017.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.axs.com/magic-giant-streams-new-album-in-the-wind-out-on-may-19-118591| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171227235821/https://www.axs.com/magic-giant-streams-new-album-in-the-wind-out-on-may-19-118591| archive-date = 2017-12-27| title = Magic Giant streams new album, 'In The Wind,' out on May 19 - AXS}}</ref><ref>https://milehighfeedback.com/2017/05/15/magic-giant-new-album-in-the-wind-out-may-19-debut-tv-performance-on-today-on-may-17-in-denver-june-3/</ref>
The group released their debut album, ''In the Wind'', on May 19, 2017.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.axs.com/magic-giant-streams-new-album-in-the-wind-out-on-may-19-118591| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171227235821/https://www.axs.com/magic-giant-streams-new-album-in-the-wind-out-on-may-19-118591| archive-date = 2017-12-27| title = Magic Giant streams new album, 'In The Wind,' out on May 19 - AXS}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://milehighfeedback.com/2017/05/15/magic-giant-new-album-in-the-wind-out-may-19-debut-tv-performance-on-today-on-may-17-in-denver-june-3/ |title=Magic Giant; New Album in the Wind out May 19, Debut TV Performance on TODAY on May 17, in Denver June 3 |access-date=2017-05-17 |archive-date=2017-11-21 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171121233513/https://milehighfeedback.com/2017/05/15/magic-giant-new-album-in-the-wind-out-may-19-debut-tv-performance-on-today-on-may-17-in-denver-june-3/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


The band was picked as [[Elvis Duran]]'s [[Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month|Artist of the Month]], appearing on [[NBC]]'s ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]]'' show with [[Hoda Kotb]] and [[Kathie Lee Gifford]] where they performed live their hit "Set on Fire".<ref>[http://www.today.com/video/see-magic-giant-perform-set-on-fire-live-on-today-946084931912 Magic Giant perform ‘Set on Fire’ live on TODAY]</ref> The group was also chosen as [[KSRY|ALT 98.7]]'s Artist in Residence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://alt987fm.iheart.com/onair/artist-in-residence-52463/introducing-our-may-artist-in-residence-15790291/|title=Introducing Our May Artist in Residence: Magic Giant {{!}} Artist In Residence {{!}} ALT 98.7|work=ALT 98.7|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref>
The band was picked as [[Elvis Duran]]'s [[Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month|Artist of the Month]], appearing on [[NBC]]'s ''[[Today (U.S. TV program)|Today]]'' show with [[Hoda Kotb]] and [[Kathie Lee Gifford]] where they performed live their hit "Set on Fire".<ref>[http://www.today.com/video/see-magic-giant-perform-set-on-fire-live-on-today-946084931912 Magic Giant perform ‘Set on Fire’ live on TODAY]</ref> The group was also chosen as [[KSRY|ALT 98.7]]'s Artist in Residence.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://alt987fm.iheart.com/onair/artist-in-residence-52463/introducing-our-may-artist-in-residence-15790291/|title=Introducing Our May Artist in Residence: Magic Giant {{!}} Artist In Residence {{!}} ALT 98.7|work=ALT 98.7|access-date=2017-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref>
[[File:97XNBT-MagicGiant-28.jpg|left|thumb|Magic Giant performing in Tampa Bay, Florida in December 2017]]
[[File:97XNBT-MagicGiant-28.jpg|left|thumb|Magic Giant performing in Tampa Bay, Florida in December 2017]]
In June, ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' named the group one of 10 New Artists You Need to Know, calling "Set on Fire" the "perfect music festival fare."<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-june-2017-w484147/magic-giant-w484702|title=10 New Artists You Need to Know Now|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=June 2017|access-date=2017-06-30}}</ref> [[Matt Pinfield]] named the song his Trending Track.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.2hoursmattpinfield.com/2017/05/29/magic-giant-set-on-fire-tt/|title=MAGIC GIANT - "Set On Fire" #TT|date=2017-05-29|work=2 Hours with Matt Pinfield|access-date=2017-06-30|language=en-US}}</ref>
In June, ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' named the group one of 10 New Artists You Need to Know, calling "Set on Fire" the "perfect music festival fare."<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-june-2017-w484147/magic-giant-w484702|title=10 New Artists You Need to Know Now|magazine=Rolling Stone|date=June 2017|access-date=2017-06-30}}</ref> [[Matt Pinfield]] named the song his Trending Track.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.2hoursmattpinfield.com/2017/05/29/magic-giant-set-on-fire-tt/|title=MAGIC GIANT - "Set On Fire" #TT|date=2017-05-29|work=2 Hours with Matt Pinfield|access-date=2017-06-30|language=en-US}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


"Set on Fire" had reached the top 25 on [[Mediabase]]'s US Alternative Chart as of July 3, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mediabase.com/mmrweb/allaboutcountry/Charts.asp?format=r3R|title=Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts|website=www.mediabase.com|access-date=2017-07-03}}</ref>
"Set on Fire" had reached the top 25 on [[Mediabase]]'s US Alternative Chart as of July 3, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mediabase.com/mmrweb/allaboutcountry/Charts.asp?format=r3R|title=Mediabase 24/7 - 7 Day Charts|website=www.mediabase.com|access-date=2017-07-03}}</ref>
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Their newer single "Window" had reached top 40 on the Hot AC radio chart as of December 10, 2017.<ref name=":1" />
Their newer single "Window" had reached top 40 on the Hot AC radio chart as of December 10, 2017.<ref name=":1" />


The band toured with [[The Revivalists]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thefillmore.com/event/the-revivalists/ |title=The Revivalists with Magic Giant &#124; the Fillmore - San Francisco |access-date=2017-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215070807/http://thefillmore.com/event/the-revivalists/ |archive-date=2017-02-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>http://sdcitybeat.com/events/the-revivalists-magic-giant-sold-out/</ref> and [[Atlas Genius]], and played summer festivals including [[Firefly Music Festival|Firefly]], [[WayHome Music & Arts Festival|WayHome]], and Arroyo Seco.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/interview-magic-giant-embrace-nature-recording-in-a-tree-and-going-nak-118409|title=Interview: Magic Giant embrace nature, recording in a Tree and going naked for a good cause|work=AXS|access-date=2017-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arroyosecoweekend.com/|title=Arroyo Seco Weekend|website=Arroyo Seco Weekend|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-30}}</ref>
The band toured with [[The Revivalists]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://thefillmore.com/event/the-revivalists/ |title=The Revivalists with Magic Giant &#124; the Fillmore - San Francisco |access-date=2017-02-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215070807/http://thefillmore.com/event/the-revivalists/ |archive-date=2017-02-15 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>http://sdcitybeat.com/events/the-revivalists-magic-giant-sold-out/</ref> and [[Atlas Genius]], and played summer festivals including [[Firefly Music Festival|Firefly]], [[WayHome Music & Arts Festival|WayHome]], and Arroyo Seco.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.axs.com/interview-magic-giant-embrace-nature-recording-in-a-tree-and-going-nak-118409|title=Interview: Magic Giant embrace nature, recording in a Tree and going naked for a good cause|work=AXS|access-date=2017-05-17|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.arroyosecoweekend.com/|title=Arroyo Seco Weekend|website=Arroyo Seco Weekend|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-30|archive-date=2017-06-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628162808/https://www.arroyosecoweekend.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2018, the group was announced on [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]]'s [[Coachella Festival line-ups|lineup]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://edmidentity.com/2018/01/02/coachella-2018-lineup/|title=Coachella Releases Massive Lineup For 2018; Beyoncé, Eminem, & The Weeknd to Headline|date=2018-01-02|work=EDM Identity|access-date=2018-01-06|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] named Magic Giant one of the "10 Awesome Bands playing Coachella 2018".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8086021/coachella-10-bands-2018-rock-indie-punk|title=Beyond the Headliners: Here Are 10 Awesome Bands Playing Coachella 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2018-01-06}}</ref>
In 2018, the group was announced on [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]]'s [[Coachella Festival line-ups|lineup]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://edmidentity.com/2018/01/02/coachella-2018-lineup/|title=Coachella Releases Massive Lineup For 2018; Beyoncé, Eminem, & The Weeknd to Headline|date=2018-01-02|work=EDM Identity|access-date=2018-01-06|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Billboard (magazine)|''Billboard'']] named Magic Giant one of the "10 Awesome Bands playing Coachella 2018".<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/8086021/coachella-10-bands-2018-rock-indie-punk|title=Beyond the Headliners: Here Are 10 Awesome Bands Playing Coachella 2018|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2018-01-06}}</ref>


=== 2019–Present: ''Disaster Party'' ===
=== 2019–2020: ''Disaster Party'' ===
The group released their single "Disaster Party" November 14, 2019, via S-Curve Records / BMG which had reached top 25 on ''Billboard's'' Alternative Chart as of June 13, 2020.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Alternative Airplay Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-airplay/2020-06-13|access-date=2020-07-25|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The trio says the song was inspired by the California wildfires, noting tragedies "actually can bring people together".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/3/9/wildfires-and-parental-social-lives-how-magic-giant-throws-a.html|title=Wildfires and parental social lives: How Magic Giant throws a "Disaster Party" - Music News - ABC News Radio|website=abcnewsradioonline.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref>
The group released their single "Disaster Party" November 14, 2019, via S-Curve Records / BMG which had reached top 25 on ''Billboard's'' Alternative Chart as of June 13, 2020.<ref>{{Cite magazine|title=Alternative Airplay Chart|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-airplay/2020-06-13|access-date=2020-07-25|magazine=Billboard}}</ref> The trio says the song was inspired by the California wildfires, noting tragedies "actually can bring people together".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/3/9/wildfires-and-parental-social-lives-how-magic-giant-throws-a.html|title=Wildfires and parental social lives: How Magic Giant throws a "Disaster Party" - Music News - ABC News Radio|website=abcnewsradioonline.com|language=en|access-date=2020-03-09}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
[[File:Camp Misfits.jpg|thumb|Camp Misfits 2018, Mendocino, CA]]
[[File:Camp Misfits.jpg|thumb|Camp Misfits 2018, Mendocino, CA]]
The band co-headlined a US tour with rock band [[American Authors]].<ref name=":2">{{Citation|last=America|first=Good Morning|title=Magic Giant performs 'Disaster Party' on "GMA"|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/magic-giant-performs-disaster-party-gma-69431045|language=en|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref>
The band co-headlined a US tour with rock band [[American Authors]].<ref name=":2">{{Citation|last=America|first=Good Morning|title=Magic Giant performs 'Disaster Party' on "GMA"|url=https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/video/magic-giant-performs-disaster-party-gma-69431045|language=en|access-date=2020-03-09}}</ref>
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The group created and hosted a digital music festival called Live From Quarantine, raising over $100,000 for COVID-19-related causes with guests including [[Woody Harrelson]], [[Edward Norton]], [[David Blaine]], [[The Lumineers]], and more.
The group created and hosted a digital music festival called Live From Quarantine, raising over $100,000 for COVID-19-related causes with guests including [[Woody Harrelson]], [[Edward Norton]], [[David Blaine]], [[The Lumineers]], and more.

=== 2021–2023: ''On The Pacific (Live)'' and ''The Valley'' ===
In December 2020, the group livestreamed a performance from a ship and subsequently released a live album along with its accompanying live film ''On The Pacific''.

In 2022, they released their sophomore full length studio album ''The Valley'' accompanied by a 30-minute short film.<ref>{{Citation|last=euphoria|title=Magic Giant — The Valley|date=18 March 2022 |url=https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2022/03/interviews-magic-giant-the-valley|language=en|access-date=2022-03-18}}</ref> The film was written, directed, and produced with Christian A. Pierce (best known for his work on [[The Real Bros of Simi Valley]]).

=== 2023–Present: ''We'll Always Have Paris'' ===

In 2023, Magic Giant released the singles "This Could Be Us" with artist [[Mikky Ekko]] (best known for his collaboration with [[Rihanna]] on "[[Stay (Rihanna song)|Stay]]") and the late poet [[Alan Watts]]; and "Strange World" featuring [[Laura Dreyfuss]] (best known for her work in [[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]).

In July 2024, the band released their third length studio album ''We'll Always Have Paris'', and their song “Window” hit 25M streams on [[Spotify]].

In August 2024, Magic Giant opened 3 shows for [[OneRepublic]] at the brand new Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, CO, becoming the first act ever to play the venue.<ref>{{Citation|last=KKTV|first=11News|title=Member of Magic Giant, the band opening for OneRepublic at the Ford Amphitheater, has a strong Colorado connection|date=9 August 2024 |url=https://www.kktv.com/2024/08/09/member-magic-giant-band-opening-onerepublic-ford-amphitheater-has-strong-colorado-connection/|language=en|access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref><ref>{{Citation|last=Gazette|first=The Denver|title=Magic Giant to open for OneRepublic at new Colorado Springs amphitheater|date=8 August 2024 |url=https://gazette.com/magic-giant-to-open-for-onerepublic-at-new-colorado-springs-amphitheater/article_7786ed56-5108-11ef-bf9a-f757578b4866.html|language=en|access-date=2024-08-21}}</ref>


==Musical style and influences==
==Musical style and influences==
The trio has drawn comparisons to bands such as [[Imagine Dragons]], [[The Lumineers]], [[Walk the Moon]], [[Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros]], [[Of Monsters and Men]] and [[Mumford & Sons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://noisetrade.com/magicgiant/greetings-from-magic-giant|title=MAGIC GIANT: Greetings from Magic Giant|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://independentclauses.com/magic-giant-muse-imagine-dragons-and-mumford-and-sons-walk-into-a-bar/|title=Independent Clauses Magic Giant: Muse, Imagine Dragons, and Mumford and Sons walk into a bar…|first=Stephen|last=Carradini|date=28 January 2015|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartmoosiq.tumblr.com/post/107453658484/los-angeles-indie-folk-band-magic-giant-kick-off|title=Los Angeles indie folk band Magic Giant kick off...|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.baeblemusic.com/musicblog/12-14-2017/now-playing-a-baeble-next-session-with-magic-giant.html|title=NOW PLAYING: A Baeble NEXT Session with Magic Giant|work=Baeble Music|access-date=2017-12-16|language=en-US}}</ref> The group has cited influences including [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Bruce Springsteen]], [[Julian Casablancas]], [[John Hartford]] and [[The Avett Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vivaglammagazine.com/magic-giant-on-recording-their-new-album-in-nature-while-on-tour/4/|title=Magic Giant on Recording their New Album in Nature While on Tour - Page 4 of 4 - VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE|date=11 August 2016|publisher=}}</ref>
The trio has drawn comparisons to bands such as [[Imagine Dragons]], [[The Lumineers]], [[Walk the Moon]], [[Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros]], [[Of Monsters and Men]] and [[Mumford & Sons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://noisetrade.com/magicgiant/greetings-from-magic-giant|title=MAGIC GIANT: Greetings from Magic Giant|publisher=|access-date=2016-08-29|archive-date=2016-09-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911035551/http://noisetrade.com/magicgiant/greetings-from-magic-giant|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://independentclauses.com/magic-giant-muse-imagine-dragons-and-mumford-and-sons-walk-into-a-bar/|title=Independent Clauses Magic Giant: Muse, Imagine Dragons, and Mumford and Sons walk into a bar…|first=Stephen|last=Carradini|date=28 January 2015|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://iheartmoosiq.tumblr.com/post/107453658484/los-angeles-indie-folk-band-magic-giant-kick-off|title=Los Angeles indie folk band Magic Giant kick off...|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.baeblemusic.com/musicblog/12-14-2017/now-playing-a-baeble-next-session-with-magic-giant.html|title=NOW PLAYING: A Baeble NEXT Session with Magic Giant|work=Baeble Music|access-date=2017-12-16|language=en-US}}</ref> The group has cited influences including [[Queen (band)|Queen]], [[Bruce Springsteen]], [[Julian Casablancas]], [[John Hartford]] and [[The Avett Brothers]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vivaglammagazine.com/magic-giant-on-recording-their-new-album-in-nature-while-on-tour/4/|title=Magic Giant on Recording their New Album in Nature While on Tour - Page 4 of 4 - VIVA GLAM MAGAZINE|date=11 August 2016|publisher=|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=13 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913135109/http://vivaglammagazine.com/magic-giant-on-recording-their-new-album-in-nature-while-on-tour/4/|url-status=dead}}</ref>


== Camp Misfits ==
== Camp Misfits ==
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== Live From Quarantine ==
== Live From Quarantine ==
From March to May 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], MAGIC GIANT presented and hosted a 4-weekend digital music festival fundraiser on [[Instagram Live]] called Live From Quarantine, featuring performances and appearances from [[The Lumineers]], [[Woody Harrelson]], [[Jason Mraz]], [[Edward Norton]], [[Walk the Moon]], [[The Head and the Heart]], [[David Blaine]], [[Hamilton (musical)|Hamilton]]'s [[Leslie Odom Jr.]], [[Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros|Edward Sharpe]], [[LP (singer)|LP]], [[Max Schneider|MAX]], [[Chelsea Cutler]], [[The Revivalists]], [[Walk off the Earth]], [[Local Natives]], [[Ashe (singer)|Ashe]], [[Plain White T's]], [[Allen Stone]], [[Shakey Graves]], [[Nahko Bear]], [[Thievery Corporation]], [[American Idol (season 17)|American Idol]]'s [[Alejandro Aranda|Scarypoolparty]], [[Shaed]], [[Josh Ostrander|Mondo Cozmo]], [[Maggie Rose]], and more.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Release|first=Press|title=Magic Giant Announces 4th Live From Quarantine Virtual Festival|date=16 May 2020 |url=https://www.orcasound.com/2020/05/16/magic-giant-announces-4th-live-from-quarantine-virtual-festival/|access-date=2020-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2020-07-22|title=Here Are All the Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During Coronavirus Crisis (Updating)|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams|access-date=2020-07-25|magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=TV News|title=Magic Giant Announces 3rd Installment of the Live From Quarantine Series|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Magic-Giant-Announces-3rd-Installment-of-the-Live-From-Quarantine-Series-20200417|access-date=2020-07-25|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en}}</ref>
From March to May 2020, during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], Magic Giant presented and hosted a 4-weekend digital music festival fundraiser on [[Instagram Live]] called Live From Quarantine, featuring performances and appearances from [[The Lumineers]], [[Woody Harrelson]], [[Jason Mraz]], [[Edward Norton]], [[Walk the Moon]], [[The Head and the Heart]], [[David Blaine]], [[Hamilton (musical)|Hamilton]]'s [[Leslie Odom Jr.]], [[Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros|Edward Sharpe]], [[LP (singer)|LP]], [[Max Schneider|MAX]], [[Chelsea Cutler]], [[The Revivalists]], [[Walk off the Earth]], [[Local Natives]], [[Ashe (singer)|Ashe]], [[Plain White T's]], [[Allen Stone]], [[Shakey Graves]], [[Nahko Bear]], [[Thievery Corporation]], [[American Idol (season 17)|American Idol]]'s [[Alejandro Aranda|Scarypoolparty]], [[Shaed]], [[Josh Ostrander|Mondo Cozmo]], [[Maggie Rose]], and more.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Release|first=Press|title=Magic Giant Announces 4th Live From Quarantine Virtual Festival|date=16 May 2020 |url=https://www.orcasound.com/2020/05/16/magic-giant-announces-4th-live-from-quarantine-virtual-festival/|access-date=2020-07-25|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine|date=2020-07-22|title=Here Are All the Livestreams & Virtual Concerts to Watch During Coronavirus Crisis (Updating)|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams|access-date=2020-07-25|magazine=Billboard}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Desk|first=TV News|title=Magic Giant Announces 3rd Installment of the Live From Quarantine Series|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Magic-Giant-Announces-3rd-Installment-of-the-Live-From-Quarantine-Series-20200417|access-date=2020-07-25|website=BroadwayWorld.com|language=en}}</ref>


The festival raised over $100,000 for Frontline Responders Fund to get personal protective equipment to hospital workers and for [[MusiCares]] Coronavirus Relief Fund to offer grants to music industry professionals whose livelihood had been affected by the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Figueroa|first=Jesus|title=Magic Giant announces 4th Live From Quarantine Virtual Festival|url=https://www.thisfunktional.com/2020/05/magic-giant-announces-4th-live-from.html|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Thisfunktional}}</ref>
The festival raised over $100,000 for Frontline Responders Fund to get personal protective equipment to hospital workers and for [[MusiCares]] Coronavirus Relief Fund to offer grants to music industry professionals whose livelihood had been affected by the pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Figueroa|first=Jesus|title=Magic Giant announces 4th Live From Quarantine Virtual Festival|url=https://www.thisfunktional.com/2020/05/magic-giant-announces-4th-live-from.html|access-date=2020-07-25|website=Thisfunktional}}</ref>
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==Members==
==Members==
===[[Austin Bisnow]]===
===[[Austin Bisnow]]===
Bisnow is [[lead vocals]] and plays [[synthesizer]], [[electric guitar]], and [[flute]].
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Bisnow is [[lead vocals]] and plays [[synthesizer]] and electric guitar. He co-wrote/produced the title track for [[David Guetta]]'s [[Listen (David Guetta album)|''Listen'']] featuring [[John Legend]] and has written singles for artists such as [[Steve Aoki]], [[Big Time Rush (band)|Big Time Rush]], [[Paul Oakenfold]] and [[Jon Batiste]] & Stay Human.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eastof8thblog.com/2015/12/04/an-exclusive-interview-with-magic-giant/|title=An Exclusive Interview with Magic Giant|date=4 December 2015|publisher=}}</ref> In addition, he teamed up with [[Grammy Award]]-winning producer [[Benny Blanco]] to create the non-profit, [[Austin Bis#Get Well Soon Tour|Get Well Soon Tour]], whose mission is to bring joy to hospitalized children through surprise visits from superstar musicians ([[Bruno Mars]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[Maroon 5]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chla.org/blog/celebrities/bruno-mars-sings-patients|title=Bruno Mars Sings for Patients|date=29 December 2011|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/fun-visit-childrens-hospital/|title=Fun. Visit Children's Hospital|date=27 June 2012 |publisher=}}</ref>

He co-wrote/produced the title track for [[David Guetta]]'s [[Listen (David Guetta album)|''Listen'']] featuring [[John Legend]] and has written singles for artists such as [[Steve Aoki]], [[Big Time Rush (band)|Big Time Rush]], [[Paul Oakenfold]] and [[Jon Batiste]];<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eastof8thblog.com/2015/12/04/an-exclusive-interview-with-magic-giant/|title=An Exclusive Interview with Magic Giant|date=4 December 2015|publisher=}}</ref> and also played [[Fender Rhodes]] on the Billboard No. 1 (US Mainstream Top 40) [[Gym Class Heroes]]’ “[[Stereo Hearts]]" feat. [[Adam Levine]].”<ref name="allmusic.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/austin-bisnow-mn0002841027/credits|title=Austin Bisnow - Credits - AllMusic|work=AllMusic|accessdate=30 January 2015}}</ref>

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In addition, he teamed up with [[Grammy Award]]-winning producer [[Benny Blanco]] to create the non-profit, [[Austin Bis#Get Well Soon Tour|Get Well Soon Tour]], whose mission is to bring joy to hospitalized children through surprise visits from superstar musicians ([[Bruno Mars]], [[Justin Bieber]], [[Maroon 5]]).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chla.org/blog/celebrities/bruno-mars-sings-patients|title=Bruno Mars Sings for Patients|date=29 December 2011|publisher=|access-date=29 August 2016|archive-date=11 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160911064852/http://www.chla.org/blog/celebrities/bruno-mars-sings-patients|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcrush.com/fun-visit-childrens-hospital/|title=Fun. Visit Children's Hospital|date=27 June 2012 |publisher=}}</ref>

In June 2024, Bisnow launched the [[indie folk]] duo Somewhere In Between with his wife Deena Robertson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://earmilk.com/2024/06/28/somewhere-in-between-debuts-heartfelt-mr-mrs-single/|title=Somewhere in Between debuts heartfelt "Mr & Mrs" single|date=24 June 2024 |publisher=earmilk}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2024/08/15/somewhere-in-between-mr-mrs/|title=SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN – "MR & MRS"|date=15 August 2024 |publisher=wonderland magazine}}</ref>


===Zambricki Li===
===Zambricki Li===
Li plays [[viola]], [[fiddle|violin]], [[electric guitar]], [[banjo]], [[harmonica]], [[cello]], [[mandolin]], [[octave mandolin]], [[dobro]], [[lap steel]] and sings [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] for the band. When Li was 12, he got hit by a car, and when he came out of a coma a few days later, taught himself violin in a matter of days through a rare brain trauma reorganization known as Acquired Savant Syndrome.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://dujour.com/culture/magic-giant-indie-band-interview-firefly-festival/|title=Interview with Los Angeles-Based Band Magic Giant - DuJour|date=2017-06-28|work=DuJour|access-date=2017-06-29|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.riffmagazine.com/qa/magic-giant-in-the-wind/|title=Q&A: Magic Giant finds music in nature on 'In the Wind' - RIFF Magazine|website=www.riffmagazine.com|date=9 May 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-29}}</ref> Before moving to Los Angeles, Li studied under fiddle player [[Buddy Spicher]] ([[Elvis Presley]], [[Bob Dylan]]) and songwriter [[Cowboy Jack Clement]] ([[Johnny Cash]], [[Ray Charles]]) in [[Nashville, TN]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sollamusicacademy.org/2013/01/john-zambricki/ |title=John Zambricki &#124; SOL-LA Music Academy |access-date=2016-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321051224/http://sollamusicacademy.org/2013/01/john-zambricki/ |archive-date=2013-03-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Li wrote and performed an original song for the film ''Paper Heart'' starring [[Michael Cera]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdz5nj_zambricki-airport-goodbye-from-the_music|title=Zambricki - Airport Goodbye (from the film Paper Heart) - Video Dailymotion|date=9 July 2010|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicfromfilm.com/movies/paperheart.php|title=Music from Paper Heart|publisher=}}</ref>
Li plays [[viola]], [[fiddle|violin]], [[electric guitar]], [[banjo]], [[harmonica]], [[cello]], [[mandolin]], [[octave mandolin]], [[dobro]], [[lap steel]] and sings [[Backing vocalist|backing vocals]] for the band. When Li was 12, he got hit by a car, and when he came out of a coma a few days later, taught himself violin in a matter of days through a rare brain trauma reorganization known as Acquired Savant Syndrome.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://dujour.com/culture/magic-giant-indie-band-interview-firefly-festival/|title=Interview with Los Angeles-Based Band Magic Giant - DuJour|date=2017-06-28|work=DuJour|access-date=2017-06-29|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.riffmagazine.com/qa/magic-giant-in-the-wind/|title=Q&A: Magic Giant finds music in nature on 'In the Wind' - RIFF Magazine|website=www.riffmagazine.com|date=9 May 2017|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-29}}</ref> Before moving to Los Angeles, Li studied under fiddle player [[Buddy Spicher]] ([[Elvis Presley]], [[Bob Dylan]]) and songwriter [[Cowboy Jack Clement]] ([[Johnny Cash]], [[Ray Charles]]) in [[Nashville, TN]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://sollamusicacademy.org/2013/01/john-zambricki/ |title=John Zambricki &#124; SOL-LA Music Academy |access-date=2016-08-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321051224/http://sollamusicacademy.org/2013/01/john-zambricki/ |archive-date=2013-03-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Li wrote and performed an original song for the film ''Paper Heart'' starring [[Michael Cera]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xdz5nj_zambricki-airport-goodbye-from-the_music|title=Zambricki - Airport Goodbye (from the film Paper Heart) - Video Dailymotion|date=9 July 2010|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://musicfromfilm.com/movies/paperheart.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315004450/http://musicfromfilm.com/movies/paperheart.php|url-status=usurped|archive-date=March 15, 2010|title=Music from Paper Heart|publisher=}}</ref>


===Zang===
===Zang===
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*2021: On The Pacific (Live)
*2021: On The Pacific (Live)
*2022: The Valley
*2022: The Valley
*2024: We'll Always Have Paris


===EPs===
===EPs===
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Magic Giant
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
Genres
Years active2014–present
Labels
Members
Past membersJinhyuk “AJK” Kang
Websitewww.magicgiant.com

Magic Giant (stylized as MAGIC GIANT) is an American alt-rock band formed in Los Angeles, California in early 2014. The group consists of Austin Bisnow (lead vocals), Zambricki Li (viola) and Zang (guitar).

Magic Giant released its debut full-length album In the Wind in 2017, and is best known for its singles "Set On Fire" and "Disaster Party" that each charted top 30 and top 25 respectively on Billboard's Alternative chart, and "Window" which charted top 40 on the Hot AC radio chart.[1][2] The group has had multiple national TV appearances ranging from The Today Show to Good Morning America, and its livestreamed performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was part of the most livestreamed event in world history.[3]

History

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2014–2017: Formation and EP

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Magic Giant was formed in early 2014 when songwriting partners Austin Bisnow and Zambricki Li were impressed by a video they saw of now-bandmate, Zang, salsa dancing.[4][5][6][7] The group name originated as a reference from a TED Talk, in which visual artist Peter Tunney described his mentor, Jonas Salk, as a "giant", then clarifying it was not the man's physical nature he was describing, but his ability to think big. Inspired by this, the band motto became "You don't have to be big to be a giant".[8]

In 2015, Magic Giant released its freshman self-titled EP, notably featuring Dave Matthews Band’s Rashawn Ross and Capital Cities’ Spencer Ludwig and made the debut live performance of the year on KEXP's The Morning Show hosted by John Richards.[9] The group's song, "Let It Burn," was called "a summer festival anthem" by NPR.[10]New Music Seminar announced Magic Giant as an 'Artist on the Verge' Class of 2015.[11][12] Past artists have included Macklemore, Banks, and Fitz and the Tantrums.

In 2016, the band played festivals including Electric Forest, Wanderlust and Lightning in a Bottle and sold-out venues including the Troubadour.[13][14][15][16] Billboard described its live show as "joyful" and "inspiring mass dance-alongs." The trio's song, "Set on Fire"[17][18] ranked #4 on Spotify's US Viral 50 and #1 on KROQ's Locals Only, presented by radio personality, Kat Corbett.[19] The group toured with Mike Posner, Beats Antique and Eric Hutchinson.[20][21][22]

2017–2019: In the Wind

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The group released their debut album, In the Wind, on May 19, 2017.[23][24]

The band was picked as Elvis Duran's Artist of the Month, appearing on NBC's Today show with Hoda Kotb and Kathie Lee Gifford where they performed live their hit "Set on Fire".[25] The group was also chosen as ALT 98.7's Artist in Residence.[26]

Magic Giant performing in Tampa Bay, Florida in December 2017

In June, Rolling Stone named the group one of 10 New Artists You Need to Know, calling "Set on Fire" the "perfect music festival fare."[27] Matt Pinfield named the song his Trending Track.[28]

"Set on Fire" had reached the top 25 on Mediabase's US Alternative Chart as of July 3, 2017.[29]

Their newer single "Window" had reached top 40 on the Hot AC radio chart as of December 10, 2017.[2]

The band toured with The Revivalists[30][31] and Atlas Genius, and played summer festivals including Firefly, WayHome, and Arroyo Seco.[32][33]

In 2018, the group was announced on Coachella's lineup.[34] Billboard named Magic Giant one of the "10 Awesome Bands playing Coachella 2018".[35]

2019–2020: Disaster Party

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The group released their single "Disaster Party" November 14, 2019, via S-Curve Records / BMG which had reached top 25 on Billboard's Alternative Chart as of June 13, 2020.[36] The trio says the song was inspired by the California wildfires, noting tragedies "actually can bring people together".[37]

Camp Misfits 2018, Mendocino, CA

The band co-headlined a US tour with rock band American Authors.[38]

The single made its national TV debut when the group performed it on Good Morning America[38] driving the track into the Top 10 iTunes ALT chart.

The group created and hosted a digital music festival called Live From Quarantine, raising over $100,000 for COVID-19-related causes with guests including Woody Harrelson, Edward Norton, David Blaine, The Lumineers, and more.

2021–2023: On The Pacific (Live) and The Valley

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In December 2020, the group livestreamed a performance from a ship and subsequently released a live album along with its accompanying live film On The Pacific.

In 2022, they released their sophomore full length studio album The Valley accompanied by a 30-minute short film.[39] The film was written, directed, and produced with Christian A. Pierce (best known for his work on The Real Bros of Simi Valley).

2023–Present: We'll Always Have Paris

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In 2023, Magic Giant released the singles "This Could Be Us" with artist Mikky Ekko (best known for his collaboration with Rihanna on "Stay") and the late poet Alan Watts; and "Strange World" featuring Laura Dreyfuss (best known for her work in Glee).

In July 2024, the band released their third length studio album We'll Always Have Paris, and their song “Window” hit 25M streams on Spotify.

In August 2024, Magic Giant opened 3 shows for OneRepublic at the brand new Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs, CO, becoming the first act ever to play the venue.[40][41]

Musical style and influences

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The trio has drawn comparisons to bands such as Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Walk the Moon, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Of Monsters and Men and Mumford & Sons.[42][43][44][45] The group has cited influences including Queen, Bruce Springsteen, Julian Casablancas, John Hartford and The Avett Brothers.[46]

Camp Misfits

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Camp Misfits is an annual summer-camp-style festival Magic Giant has been hosting since 2018. Set in the Redwoods of northern California, the gathering has been described as "a weekend nature retreat" and "a four day escape... with lots of music and activities".[47][48] Past artists have included Drew Brown of OneRepublic, Zac Barnett of American Authors, Ben Thornewill of Jukebox the Ghost, POWERS, Victoria Canal, and comedian Danny Jolles.

Live From Quarantine

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From March to May 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Magic Giant presented and hosted a 4-weekend digital music festival fundraiser on Instagram Live called Live From Quarantine, featuring performances and appearances from The Lumineers, Woody Harrelson, Jason Mraz, Edward Norton, Walk the Moon, The Head and the Heart, David Blaine, Hamilton's Leslie Odom Jr., Edward Sharpe, LP, MAX, Chelsea Cutler, The Revivalists, Walk off the Earth, Local Natives, Ashe, Plain White T's, Allen Stone, Shakey Graves, Nahko Bear, Thievery Corporation, American Idol's Scarypoolparty, Shaed, Mondo Cozmo, Maggie Rose, and more.[49][50][51]

The festival raised over $100,000 for Frontline Responders Fund to get personal protective equipment to hospital workers and for MusiCares Coronavirus Relief Fund to offer grants to music industry professionals whose livelihood had been affected by the pandemic.[52]

Members

[edit]

Austin Bisnow

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Bisnow is lead vocals and plays synthesizer, electric guitar, and flute.

He co-wrote/produced the title track for David Guetta's Listen featuring John Legend and has written singles for artists such as Steve Aoki, Big Time Rush, Paul Oakenfold and Jon Batiste;[53] and also played Fender Rhodes on the Billboard No. 1 (US Mainstream Top 40) Gym Class Heroes’ “Stereo Hearts" feat. Adam Levine.”[54]

In addition, he teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Benny Blanco to create the non-profit, Get Well Soon Tour, whose mission is to bring joy to hospitalized children through surprise visits from superstar musicians (Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5).[55][56]

In June 2024, Bisnow launched the indie folk duo Somewhere In Between with his wife Deena Robertson.[57][58]

Zambricki Li

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Li plays viola, violin, electric guitar, banjo, harmonica, cello, mandolin, octave mandolin, dobro, lap steel and sings backing vocals for the band. When Li was 12, he got hit by a car, and when he came out of a coma a few days later, taught himself violin in a matter of days through a rare brain trauma reorganization known as Acquired Savant Syndrome.[59][60] Before moving to Los Angeles, Li studied under fiddle player Buddy Spicher (Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan) and songwriter Cowboy Jack Clement (Johnny Cash, Ray Charles) in Nashville, TN.[61] Li wrote and performed an original song for the film Paper Heart starring Michael Cera.[62][63]

Zang

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Brian Zaghi, professionally known as Zang, plays acoustic guitar, electric guitar, cello, upright bass, electric bass, percussion and sings backing vocals for the band. Zang is also a salsa dancer and Los Angeles native.[64] When Zang was younger, he played upright bass in the Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic Orchestra.[59]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 2017: In the Wind
  • 2021: On The Pacific (Live)
  • 2022: The Valley
  • 2024: We'll Always Have Paris

EPs

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  • 2015: Magic Giant
  • 2018: In the Wind (Acoustic)

Singles

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Year Single Peak positions Album
US
Adult
Pop
[65] 		US
Alt.
[66]
2016 "Set on Fire" — 26 In the Wind
2017 "Window" 33 —
2019 "Rocketman" (featuring American Authors) — — Non-album singles
"Disaster Party" — 22
2020 "Outta My Head" — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

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