Magic City Hippies - Modern Animal (2019) Hi-Res

Miami indie funk band Magic City Hippies have announced the release of their debut record, “Modern Animal".

Built around singer-guitarist Robby Hunter, drummer Pat Howard and guitarist John Coughlin, the band understands the social dynamics inherent to the music of their hometown. "We’re always out to entertain people,” says Hunter. “Miami is a nightlife city. People are oriented towards staying out all night. Anything you do has to make them dance.”

Their debut record finds the band cycling through a disparate collection of influences and musical perspectives, as they explore chillwave-inspired melodies, synth-soaked rhythms and bass-riddled funk that aims to shake your bones in your body.

Over the years, the city has been home to Latin pop royalty and ascendant Soundcloud rappers; played host to bass-booming EDM fests and the golden years of disco legends. It's also why Miami's latest genre-defying dynamos, Magic City Hippies, are primed to take their infectious indie-funk around the world.

"We're always out to entertain people," promises singer-guitarist Robby Hunter. "Miami is a nightlife city," he adds with a tinge of excitement. "People are oriented towards staying out all night. Anything you do has to make them dance."

Modern Animal is set to crown Magic City Hippies as one of streaming's ascendant indie bands, while taking their captivating live show to major festivals like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and BottleRock, alongside plenty of North American headline gigs through 2020.