MAGIC PIE – new single out

Photo: Jørn Mårtensen

NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FROM MAGIC PIE

The long-awaited sixth full-length album from Norwegian Prog Rockers MAGIC PIE is on its way.  Titled “Maestro”, it is set to be released on Karisma Records on the 16th of May on CD, LP and Digital formats.

As for the three previous Pie albums with Eirikur on vocals, Kim has composed the music for “Maestro”, and Eirikur have done the lyrics and the melodies on top of it. But Kim has his saying on the melodies and sometimes he has some parts already written out. Eirikur explains: To me, the essence of our co-work lies in the fact that he knows his Prog while my main influence is heavy metal, along with some flirting with “The Beatles” and “maestro” David Bowie. This creates something unique (I hope) and gives us a special approach within the prog-rock industry. I have even managed to squeeze in a Beatles title in one of our songs, – look for it!

The new single from the album was just released and it’s for the track “Name It to Tame It”. The band has this to say about it:

Our new single “Name it to tame it” is basically a hard rock/metal song, but mind you, – there are some strong prog-elements in it as well. Towards the end, our new drummer Martin goes bananas…by order.

“Name It to Tame It” can be streamed or downloaded from a variety of services at:
https://orcd.co/nameit

A video for the track can be seen here:

The band has a special welcome this time to the new drummer Martin Utby who has given them new energy with his energetic playing. Mixed by Jacob Holm-Lupo and mastered by Rich Mouser, who tragically lost his home and studio in the fierce fires in the Los Angeles area some few weeks back. The master of the new album delivered from Rich just 2-3 days before the fire. Our thoughts are with you Rich!

With artwork and design by Kim Stenberg, tracklisting on “Maestro” is as follows:
1. Opus Imperfectus Pt.1 – The missing chord
2. By the smoker’s pole
3. Name it to tame it
4. Kiddo
5. Someone else’s wannabe
6. Everyday hero
7. Opus Imperfectus Pt.2 – Maestro

“Maestro”  is now available to pre-order at:
Webshop: https://www.karismarecords.no/artists/magic-pie/
Bandcamp: https://magicpie.bandcamp.com/album/maestro
US shop: https://karismarecords.indiemerch.com/pre-orders

More information about MAGIC PIE, whose lineup is comprised of Kim Stenberg on Guitars and Vocals, Lars Petter Holstad on  Bass and Vocals, Eirikur Hauksson on Lead Vocals, Martin Utby on  Drums, Eirik Hanssen on Vocals and Erling Henanger on Keyboards and  Vocals, can be found at  https://www.magicpie.no/ or on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MagicPieOfficial/