MAGNOLIA

Post Rock/Math rock • United Kingdom

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MAGNOLIA is an experimental post-rock/post-punk band which was formed by a group of college students in Norwich, UK, in 2022. Initially operating as a four-piece consisting of George RODGERS (guitar, vocals), Matthew CREEGAN (guitar), Adam TURNER (bass, vocals) and Harrison PEEK (drums), the band has since expanded to an eight-piece with the addition of Daisy GREEN on saxophone, Tom REYNOLDS on percussion, keyboards & programming, Matthew CASSIE on Trombone and Trudi ALLEN on violin.

Matthew and George had been friends since high school, and had been practicing music together since they were in their early teens. Harrison went to the same high school, but mixed with a different group of friends, apart from one mutual friend who introduced Harrison and Adam to Matt and George after the band that they had been playing in decided to split up. Matt and George then met saxophonist Daisy on the last day of their freshman year at college, and invited her to join the band.

Tom REYNOLDS first became known to the band as a photographer who used to attend the their concerts, and he was also reputed to be a useful drummer, who was also familiar with MIDI. He had recently been guesting on drums for another Norwich-based band called DOLLSKINS, so they asked him if he'd like to join MAGNOLIA. George RODGERS initially wanted to add a tuba player, but Daisy said she knew an excellent trombone player named Matthew CASSIE, so in the end they decided to compromise and asked him to join the band instead. Violinist Trudi ALLEN was the most recent addition to the line-up sometime towards the end of 2024.

The band is particularly noted for its live performances, and its sound has been described as a fusion of the passion and frenzy of bands such as BLACK MIDI, MARUJA, and OPUS KINK, with the abrasive, no-nonsense style of THE VELVET UNDERGROUND. Their main influences are stated as SWANS and GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR, and their innovative, avant-garde approach and passionate live performances have propelled them from the local scene in Norfolk to some of London's most well-respected indie venues, such as the Windmill at Brixton and and The Shacklewell Arms in Hackney, East London, as well as earning them support from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Radio X, and Soho Radio.

The band's debut EP, 'Omaha', was released via Shake! Shake! Records on Friday 30 May 2025, preceded by four earlier singles; 'Television' (June 2024), 'Feed Me' (July 2024), 'Five Hundre...MAGNOLIA is an experimental post-rock/post-punk band which was formed by a group of college students in Norwich, UK, in 2022. Initially operating as a four-piece consisting of George RODGERS (guitar, vocals), Matthew CREEGAN (guitar), Adam TURNER (bass, vocals) and Harrison PEEK (drums), the band has since expanded to an eight-piece with the addition of Daisy GREEN on saxophone, Tom REYNOLDS on percussion, keyboards & programming, Matthew CASSIE on Trombone and Trudi ALLEN on violin.

Matthew and George had been friends since high school, and had been practicing music together since they were in their early teens. Harrison went to the same high school, but mixed with a different group of friends, apart from one mutual friend who introduced Harrison and Adam to Matt and George after the band that they had been playing in decided to split up. Matt and George then met saxophonist Daisy on the last day of their freshman year at college, and invited her to join the band.

Tom REYNOLDS first became known to the band as a photographer who used to attend the their concerts, and he was also reputed to be a useful drummer, who was also familiar with MIDI. He had recently been guesting on drums for another Norwich-based band called DOLLSKINS, so they asked him if he'd like to join MAGNOLIA. George RODGERS initially wanted to add a tuba player, but Daisy said she knew an excellent trombone player named Matthew CASSIE, so in the end they decided to compromise and asked him to join the band instead. Violinist Trudi ALLEN was the most recent addition to the line-up sometime towards the end of 2024.

The band is particularly noted for its live performances, and its sound has been described as a fusion of the passion and frenzy of bands such as BLACK MIDI, MARUJA, and OPUS KINK, with the abrasive, no-nonsense style of THE VELVET UNDERGROUND. Their main influences are stated as SWANS and GODSPEED YOU! BLACK EMPEROR, and their innovative, avant-garde approach and passionate live performances have propelled them from the local scene in Norfolk to some of London's most well-respected indie venues, such as the Windmill at Brixton and and The Shacklewell Arms in Hackney, East London, as well as earning them support from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Radio X, and Soho Radio.

The band's debut EP, 'Omaha', was released via Shake! Shake! Records on Friday 30 May 2025, preceded by four earlier singles; 'Television' (June 2024), 'Feed Me' (July 2024), 'Five Hundred' (November 2024) and 'Under The Gaze' (March 2025).

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