joan captures the fleeting magic of life in new single ‘Magic’

Acclaimed alt-pop duo joan returns with their latest single, ‘Magic,’ out now via Photo Finish Records. Written and produced entirely by the duo—Alan Benjamin Thomas and Steven Rutherford—the track showcases their signature mix of heartfelt lyricism and expansive pop production.
“magic” is a song that reflects on the beautifully fleeting nature of life’s moments. With shimmering synths, soaring melodies, and anthemic hooks, joan creates a dreamy, nostalgic atmosphere that perfectly encapsulates the bittersweet feeling of experiencing something almost too good to be true. The accompanying video enhances the song’s themes, set against swirling skies that mirror the chaos and beauty of love, heartbreak, and life’s unpredictability.
Explaining the inspiration behind the song, joan shares:
“‘Magic’ is a song that reflects the beautifully fleeting nature of life’s moments. ‘Magic’ is the feeling of something too good to be true, the feeling of living in a dream and wondering when you’ll wake up, the feeling that the future must be tragic because the present just feels too good. ‘Magic’ is a romanticization of this beautifully boring life, a reminder that nothing in life—good or bad—lasts.
‘Magic’ is out now.
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