Jeff Tweedy – “Real Magic” (Star Moles Cover)
It's been quite the glow-up lately for the Historic New Jersey collective, and Jeff Tweedy has been right in the middle of it. The Philadelphia friend group boasts rising talents like Rubber Band Gun, Star Moles, and Sam and Louise Sullivan , the eclectic retro-rocking sibling who Wilco featured at their Solid Sound festival. Star Moles' Emily Moales was with the Sullivans at the fest, and Tweedy…
In recent times, the New Jersey-based group has seen a significant rise, with Jeff Tweedy being a part of the scene. The group includes talented acts such as Rubber Band Gun, Star Moles, and the dynamic sibling duo, Sam and Louise Sullivan, who were featured at Wilco's Solid Sound festival. Star Moles' Emily Moales was also present at the festival, and Tweedy has shown support for her work.
Moales released her latest album, Highway To Hell, in March, which she showcased to the world through her Star Moles album. The reporter interviewed her about the quirky, retro-influenced indie-pop, and they enjoyed discussing the album. It turns out that Tweedy is also a fan of Moales, as he often covers songs for his Starship Casual newsletter on Substack, although the recordings are usually paywalled.
Today, however, he has published a rendition of the Highway To Hell track titled "Real Magic" that is available to the general public. During the recording, Tweedy commented that he had to sing the song low due to being in a hotel room, and he found it challenging with its many melodic twists. Despite not getting all the nuances, he hopes listeners can appreciate the essence of the song.
He emphasizes that Moales writes fun, funny, sweet, and touching lyrics. You can listen to "Real Magic" on Starship Casual, and if you haven't explored Highway To Hell yet, now might be a good time to do so.
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