The Magnetics

Formed in Italy in 2017 thanks to OLLY RIVA (front-man and leader also of the Italian bands Shandon and Soulrockets), in the following years THE MAGNETICS has been forging a distinctive sound mixing vintage Jamaican sounds like SKA from the 60s, some Rocksteady and hints of early Reggae, all mellowed together with a Soul and Rhythm N’Blues touch In 3 years, the band has already performed more than 250 gigs all around Europe and overseas, in Mexico. Among the collaborations, the band supported acts of the like of Susan Cadogan, an historical voice of Jamaican Reggae, while on her tour in Germany and Italy. The band has also opened in several international festivals for acts like Skatalites, Stranger Cole, Trojans, Mad Caddies, Don Penn and many more In 2020 the band has announced it will present the new music project, titled “Cocktails and Fairytales”.