Magnapop

Magnapop is an American alternative rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1989, the band has consistently included songwriting duo Linda Hopper as vocalist and Ruthie Morris on guitar. Magnapop first achieved recognition in the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg through the festival circuit and have remained popular in Europe throughout their career. After modest success in the United States in the mid-1990s with the singles "Slowly, Slowly" and "Open the Door" and a series of albums produced by Michael Stipe, Bob Mould, and Geza X, the band went on an extended hiatus due to the dissolution of their record label. They returned with a new rhythm section in 2005 on the Daemon Records release Mouthfeel. The band has continued to perform and record since this reunion and have self-released two more albums. Magnapop's musical style is noted for blending the pop vocals and melodies of Hopper with the aggressive, punk-influenced guitar-playing of Morris and her back-up vocal harmonies.
==Links to Peel==
Peel first played Magnapop on his show in 1993 via their single, 'Kiss My Mouth'. He would play further material from the group on his shows, including a session they recorded for his programme in September 1993.
==Sessions==
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1. Recorded: 1993-09-02. First Broadcast: 02 October 1993. Repeated: 05 August 1994
*Garen / Texas / Favourite Writer / Crush
==Other Shows Played==
;1993
*03 September 1993: 'Lay It Down (CDS-Kiss My Mouth)' (Play It Again Sam)
;1994
*14 January 1994: ‘Here It Comes (CD Single- Slowly Slowly)’ (Play It Again Sam Records)
*January 1994 (4) (BBC World Service): Here It Comes (Nicely Version) (12" - Slowly Slowly) Play It Again Sam
*25 February 1994: ‘Slowly, Slowly (CD – Hot Boxing)’ (Play It Again Sam Records)
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
*Official Website
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