New Music: RIP Magic: London's Buzzed-About Duo Unleashes Raw Debut with "DOX"

RIP Magic is a London-based electronic/post-punk duo that has swiftly become one of the UK's most buzzed-about underground acts. Formed in 2024, the group consists of Marco Pini (DJ/sound designer, also a member of the band Sorry) and Felix Bayley-Higgins (visual artist).

The duo quickly forged a reputation through their electrifying and much-hyped live performances, garnering attention from influential figures like Tyler, the Creator, even before releasing any official music. Their sound is an idiosyncratic blend of experimental electronica from the '90s, European cold wave, the force of Nine Inch Nails, and 2010s indie-rock. They are characterized by "snottily menacing vocals," "sandpapery textures," and a raw, euphoric, and pulsing energy. RIP Magic's ethos is to create "bangers" and have fun, avoiding over-intellectualization, which translates into their direct and impactful sound. They've earned slots at major festivals like Green Man, Wide Awake, and End Of The Road.

"DOX" is one of the debut singles by RIP Magic, officially released as part of a double single alongside "Loot" on June 3, 2025. This release marked the first time fans could hear the band's music outside of their already-legendary live shows.

Lyrically, while not explicitly detailed in the provided search results, the overall context of RIP Magic's style and a single's title like "DOX" (short for "doxing," meaning to publish private or identifying information about an individual on the internet, typically with malicious intent) suggests themes that could include:

• Confrontation or exposure: A raw, unfiltered look at truths or secrets.

• Rebellion against societal norms: Aligning with their anti-intellectual stance and raw energy.

• Direct address or challenge: Given their "snotty" vocal delivery and punk influences.

Band Page: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002flv0