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The Magnetic North

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Biography

Spectacular Canadian music has a new home. It’s no longer found only on the Canadian coast, or in the metropolitan cities, but also in the snow blanketed prairies of Alberta. Calgary’s newest and most refreshing sound, The Magnetic North, have officially broken the ice. Featuring brothers Paul (vocals / piano) and Stephen van Kampen (vocals / guitar) as well as Dan Wilson (drums / percussion), The Magnetic North have made waves across Canada with their self titled EP, garnering rave reviews and topping many charts. You will be plunged into the frigid pools of child like sadness, love, hope and longing. With melodies that ebb and flow with glacial smoothness, and crescendos that sweep you briskly over the empathetic vocals, then wrap you in sensitively orchestrated piano, glistening guitar and articulate percussion. The songs contain subject matter ranging from the vast, natural beauty of Canada to the trials of coping with a heightened sense of nostalgia. The Magnetic North are not afraid to expose deep vulnerabilities of everyday life in their song writing. They are a three piece who are so prolific in this exposure that audiences are not only engaged, but completely captivated. The Magnetic North are currently recording their highly anticipated full length album, which will be released in summer of 2011. “You’ve heard these names before, but for good reason: Paul van Kampen’s gorgeous project, The Magnetic North” ~Mark Teo, FFWD “The Magnetic North takes you on a journey through a musical underworld where you can almost smell the gnarled wood panels on the wall and the worn leather suitcase clutched in your hand.” ~Andrea Rojas , The Gauntlet “Paul van Kampen — one of the minds that propelled epic indie-rock band Beija Flor — releases a very autumnal EP of emotionally warm, sometimes haunting, piano-based soft-pop songs.” ~Matt Learoyd, FFWD

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    Hey folks! Playing a solo show with some good ol' friends! come! https://t.co/2uygS0U6Ku http://t.co/6EqCaAzATU

  2. The Magnetic North

    Hey Magnetic friends! I'm playing a show at The Area on January 18th with some real good friends, would love to... http://t.co/CLW2dVi1

  3. The Magnetic North

    Hey Magnetic friends! I'm playing a show at The Area on January 18th with some real good friends, would love to... http://t.co/lwg3ExzX

  4. The Magnetic North

    A song for my brother, live recorded from the top of the ol' piano http://t.co/4ETHPJE0

  5. The Magnetic North

    .AWESOME time at The Gateway yesterday! Next stop, Regina! http://t.co/hwk3u59Q http://t.co/IeDaHOqx

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  • Pete Rocker

    CONGRATULATIONS MAGNETIC NORTH FOR BEING NUMBER 11 ON THE CJSR CHARTS FOR THE WEEK ENDING JANUARY 10th WITH YOUR RELEASE CONSTELLATIONS !! IT SOUNDS VERY COOL!! WE WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOU CO-HOST OUR SHOW ON CJSR THE SHOEBOX. YOU WOULD PLAY YOUR MUSIC AND MUSIC FROM BANDS AND MUSICIANS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED YOUR SOUND!! CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE http://shoeboxradio.ca/index.htm

    1 year ago
  • The Magnetic North

    THE MAGNETIC NORTH, REUBEN BULLOCK AND SHIP SHAPE (EX SUMMERLAD)!!!



    Saturday, August 13 at 9:00pm - August 14 at 12:00am

    The Local 522

    522 6th Ave SW
    Calgary, Alberta

    1 year ago
  • Outlaws of Ravenhurst

    This stuff is SOOOOOO good!!!!

    2 years ago
  • war baby

    fuck this stuff is blowing me away paul! beautiful. can i buy a cd!?

    2 years ago
  • Art School

    I know right? and we both have sweet field pics.

    2 years ago
  • Buena Buya

    fantastic music

    3 years ago
  • Nushi

    i would really love to!

    3 years ago
  • Nushi

    Hi Paul!!

    3 years ago
  • Arms Up

    Just like your driving, your music also kicks ass.
    -Matt

    3 years ago

General Info

  • Genre: Folk / Indie / Pop

    Location Calgary, Ca

    Profile Views: 35517

    Last Login: 2/24/2012

    Member Since 5/24/2008

    Website www.themagneticnorth.bandcamp.com

    Record Label Apple Records

    Type of Label Major

  • Bio

    Spectacular Canadian music has a new home; in the snow blanketed prairies of Alberta. Calgary's newest and most refreshing sound, The Magnetic North, have officially broken the ice. Featuring brothers Paul (vocals / piano) and Stephen van Kampen (vocals / guitar) as well as dear friend Dan Wilson (drums / percussion), The Magnetic North have made waves with their self titled EP across Canada, garnering rave reviews and topping many charts. You will be plunged into the frigid pools of child like sadness, love, hope and longing. With melodies that ebb and flow with glacial smoothness, and crescendos that sweep you briskly over the empathetic vocals, then wrap you in sensitively orchestrated piano, glistening guitar and articulate percussion. The songs contain subject matter ranging from the vast, natural beauty of Canada to the trials of coping with a heightened sense of nostalgia. The Magnetic North are not afraid to expose deep vulnerabilities of everyday life in their song writing. They are a three piece who are so prolific in this exposure that audiences are not only engaged, but completely captivated. The Magnetic North are proud to present "Constellations", there Debut full length release on October 27th 2011 "You've heard these names before, but for good reason: Paul van Kampen's gorgeous project, The Magnetic North" ~Mark Teo, FFWD "The Magnetic North takes you on a journey through a musical underworld where you can almost smell the gnarled wood panels on the wall and the worn leather suitcase clutched in your hand." ~Andrea Rojas, The Gauntlet "Paul van Kampen — one of the minds that propelled epic indie-rock band Beija Flor — releases a very autumnal EP of emotionally warm, sometimes haunting, piano-based soft-pop songs." ~Matt Learoyd, FFWD

  • Members

    Paul van Kampen; Piano and lead vocals Dan Wilson; Drums / Percussion Stephen van Kampen; Guitar, Bass, Vocals

  • Influences

    Water

  • Sounds Like

    delicious

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