SECRECIES

Step into the musical realm of Oak-Cliff's multifaceted Shawn Magill, songwriter, producer, musician, and band leader of SECRECIES. Magill is set to captivate audiences with a highly anticipated SECRECIES album release, Perfect Bite, unveiling songs born amid the pandemic and new band members in an ever-rotating cast of talent. The new album is the sequel to SECRECIES' self-titled debut in 2019, which earned them the coveted Best New Artist accolade at the Dallas Observer Music Awards, courtesy of Idol Records. 

Perfect Bite out May 17 on Idol Records unites dreamy, atmospheric sounds, driving electronic elements over a shoegaze wall of sound, creating a sonic journey that is simultaneously beautiful and thought-provoking, leading listeners through an exploration of the human experience. The 12-track album is marked by ethereal, echoing guitar and synth chords and otherworldly vocals, which create a dreamlike foundation that runs through the entire work. These haunting melodies inspire a sense of introspection and wonder, though decidedly rock-influenced. 

The first single Cathedrals will be released on March 5th and was written during the early days after the pandemic while Shawn was traveling to New York City. With its haunting melody, Cathedrals transports you through a labyrinth of urban landscapes and the depths of the sea with an edge of excitement in the air. The song takes you on a journey of longing and introspection while painting a vivid picture of a dreamer finding solace amid chaos and discovering magic in unexpected places. The chorus - "Taste it, touch it, feel it, love it, waste it, rush it, need it, prove it tonight" echoes the urgency of seizing the moment and embracing life's fleeting experiences. With its captivating blend of imagery and emotion, "Cathedrals" is a song that invites you to lose yourself in its mesmerizing soundscape and ponder the mysteries of existence. 

Within the music, there's a strong presence of intricate electronic manipulation and ambient textures that add a futuristic, unpredictable dimension. The guitar is drenched in reverb, chorus, and delay nodding to 90s shoegaze influences, giving the album a sense of grandeur and epic storytelling while delving into themes of transcendence, introspection, and the cosmos. The album encourages listeners to reflect on their place in the universe, with each track contributing to a cosmic narrative. 

Harmonies are warm and inviting, with chords that transition smoothly, incorporating a blend of suspension and release to create a sense of anticipation and contentment. Shawn’s vocals are honey-sweet, carrying emotion and story in every word. It's as though she's sharing a secret with the world, a message of love, hope, and longing. Her vocals resonate with the heart, leaving the listener with a feeling as though worries are momentarily forgotten, and time seems to stand still until the last song.

SECRECIES’ new album, Perfect Bite features band leader and songwriter, Shawn Magill on vocals, bass guitar, and synthesizer as well musicians Alex Bhore on guitar and synthesizer (composer/ producer for HALO video game, prior member of This Will Destroy You), Leah Lane on guitar (of Rosegarden Funeral Party), Dean Adams on percussion (of LoreleiK), and Ivan Beltran on drums (of Only Ever) . The album was produced and engineered by Alex Bhore at Elmwood Recording in Oak Cliff and mastered by Dave Cooley of Elysian Masters in Pasadena, CA. 

SECRECIES’ sound has drawn comparisons to Slowdive, Ladytron, Beach House, Automatic, New Dad, Wet Leg, St Etienne, Sylvan Esso, Purity Ring, Glass Candy, The XX and even Blondie’s more disco-leaning material. 

In addition to the synth-pop shoegaze project SECRECIES, Magill is a collage artist, composer, and designer who collaborates with fashion designers and photographers as well as bands, dance companies, theaters, and nonprofits to help them tell their stories. Her work has been seen and heard at various venues, stages, and screens throughout the county, including Theatre Three and Second Thought Theater in Dallas, and the NAMT Festival for new writers in New York.