The Magnets
High-energy vocal pop that replaces every instrument with a human voice. Polished harmonies and heavy beatboxing that turn classic hits into a full-body experience.
High-energy vocal pop that replaces every instrument with a human voice. Polished harmonies and heavy beatboxing that turn classic hits into a full-body experience.
Imagine a full rock band, but every single sound, from the thumping kick drum to the soaring guitar solo, is coming from a human throat. The Magnets deliver a sound that is impossibly thick and rhythmic, bridging the gap between traditional barbershop precision and the aggressive energy of a modern pop concert. It is music that feels physically impressive, leaving you wondering how six people can create such a massive wall of sound without a single cable plugged in.
What sets them apart is their 'Vocals and Beats' philosophy. While many vocal groups lean into the ethereal or the academic, The Magnets lean into the groove. Their arrangements are built from the bottom up, starting with a vocal percussionist who mimics a drum kit with startling accuracy and a bass singer who provides a resonant, floor-shaking foundation. This allows the lead vocalists to tackle everything from Blur to Lady Gaga with a genuine sense of swagger and soul.
Start with their album 'Gobsmacked' to hear them at their most playful and polished. It captures the essence of their live show, where they reinvent familiar radio hits through a lens of pure vocal athleticism. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who thinks they know what a cappella sounds like but wants to be proven wrong by something much louder and more sophisticated.
The Magnets are a British a cappella group, comprising Callum McIntosh, Michael Conway, Stevie Hutchinson, Ross Hunter, Eddie King and Mc Zani. Hobbit, Alfredo Austin III, Andres Cruz, Sam Pope and Aaron J Boykin also perform with the group. None of the original members are listed here. Nick Girard, writes the majority of the arrangements and also performs within the group. The group formed while at University College London together in a production of Guys and Dolls. They signed to EMI and released their debut album, Giving It All That, in 2001. The following few years saw them tour with Lisa Stansfield, Michael Ball, Tom Jones and Geri Halliwell, with appearances on The Michael Parkinson Show, Blue Peter and GMTV. In 2004, the group released Another Place, which featured nine original songs and two covers, including a rendition of Stephen Stills' "For What It's Worth". Their next album, Gobsmacked, featured songs such as "Girls & Boys" originally by Blur (band), and "Sweet Dreams" by Beyoncé, as well as live favourites such as "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga and "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi. The band has performed in five years of the last eight at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Magnets undertook a European tour in November and December 2010. In June 2011, they performed in Adelaide, Australia, as part of the Adelaide Cabaret Festival. Following this, they toured Melbourne, Sydney and Noosa. On 12 January 2014, the group played their first US date in New York City. 2025 - The band is currently enjoying a residency aboard the "Valiant Lady" Cruise ship (Virgin Voyages).
Shares contemporary r&b, dance-pop, traditional pop (subgenres); festival, rooftop (atmosphere)
Shares joyful, playful, energetic (moods); harmonized, baritone, falsetto (vocal style)
Shares traditional pop, contemporary r&b, dance-pop (subgenres); festival, rooftop (atmosphere)
Shares joyful, playful, energetic (moods); traditional pop, contemporary r&b (subgenres)
Shares traditional pop, contemporary r&b (subgenres); festival, rooftop (atmosphere)
Shares playful, joyful, energetic (moods); harmonized, baritone, vocal layering (vocal style)
Shares dance-pop, traditional pop, contemporary r&b (subgenres); playful, energetic, joyful (moods)
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