Magnetize: How Two Young Musicians Create Soulful Harmonic Authenticity

Santa Barbara's music scene is home to many bands and ensembles,  some of which have become local staples over the years. One of the hottest newer bands in town is Magnetize, a powerfully expressive vocal duo whose music speaks to profound yet relatable human emotions and experiences. Their musical style is a timeless blend of indie rock, soul, and contemporary folk, with majestic two-part harmonies and steady yet syncopated instrumental textures. Since their inception in 2021, Magnetize have quickly grown to encompass a vast and varied repertoire, comprising everything from original songs about empowerment and self-expression, to unique reinterpretations of popular tunes and lesser-known pieces.

Today, Magnetize released their second official recording, an evocative soundscape titled I Look for You in the Dark. With heart-wrenching lyrics sung in the band's iconic vocal style, flowing over a bed of mysterious yet steadfast guitar rhythms and accompanied (for the first time) by a saxophone, the titular song In the Dark truly embodies its namesake: that feeling of being immersed in darkness, searching for the one person who you wish was by your side. In many ways, it's a natural evolution from their debut single (the equally long-named Tell Me How You Feel Me), while bringing in some fresh innovations, including the aforementioned saxophone. Also included on this record is I Look for You, a fully instrumental track featuring non-lyrical vocal layers, contemplative guitar picking, and even more sax. I'd hesitate to call it a B-side, since it is just as narratively significant and carefully crafted as the main song, so I suppose this release is a double A-side (or a very short EP). Either way, I am very excited to finally hear this fantastic local band's latest creations!

If you haven't heard Magnetize's music before, take a listen before reading onward. You'll see, it's a unique and beautiful sound...

I recently had the honor of sitting down with the founding members of Magnetize to talk about their latest recordings, as well as how they met, what inspires them, and how they've grown as musicians and co-creators. Since I already knew them as friends, this interview was lots of fun to host, and we ended up exploring some fascinating topics I didn't even expect to discover! Here is our conversation (slightly edited for readability).

Zahran Moore: First of all, who are Magnetize?

Adeline G.: Magnetize has begun with Sophia P. and Adeline G., two girls from across the world who have come together randomly, yet magnetically, to create something that we didn't even know - at least I didn't even know - was secretly in the making for years and years.

Sophia P.: It was in the making!

ZM: How did you two first meet?

SP: I'm gonna backtrack this. About three months before I moved to Santa Barbara (I knew I was moving here), I was moving out of my house, and my sister had left me a guitar. And I thought "okay, I have to move everything out, I'm gonna bring this guitar with me". I had never performed before moving to Santa Barbara; never played guitar at all; so I decided this was my symbol, I was going to learn! Then, I wrote down "I'm going to pursue music; I'm going to meet the most amazing musical partner, they're going to push me to become a better artist, I'm going to push them to perform; we're just going to 'click'.". The very first day that we each moved here, we met each other, as we lived down the hall from each other.

AG: I looked into her big blue eyes, and I said "hey! I like you. We should be friends!". And then we started playing together on our rooftop and in our stairwell, where we could get some peace and quiet, just to play some music for fun. We played on the guitar that Sophia brought from home, and one day, we were up on the roof, looking down at that guitar, looking down at the guitar case... and this guitar case that Sophia [or her sister] has had for the past four years says "Adeline" on it. A-D-E-L-I-N-E, in gold letters, right on the front! Adeline Street in San Francisco was where that came from.

SP: In Berkeley, yeah.

AG: But it really sealed the deal for us. In that moment, we thought "oh wait, this is written in the damn Pyramids! This is meant to happen, we gotta do this.".

SP: This was meant to be!

ZM: Fascinating! So the [guitar] case was almost a premonition that you two were going to connect?

AG: Exactly! And I had no idea this whole time. Before moving to Santa Barbara, there was a pandemic; I was playing guitar in my room, for myself every day. Getting better, not knowing what I was getting better for... I thought it was just for me, but I was really getting better for this [Magnetize], so I would be ready to meet Sophia and form something.

ZM: I see. I definitely relate to playing guitar in my room just to get better, without knowing what it's for just yet.

AG: But knowing it's for a good reason.

ZM: Yup!

AG: The [Covid-19] pandemic was helpful in that way.

ZM: Was it ever not helpful [to you]?

AG: For sure. I was so excited about my senior year of high school, but then that was totally taken out of the picture. I suddenly had a lot more alone time. That was really hard, but at the same time, I love myself. I became one of my own best friends, got a lot better at art and music, and I'm really grateful it all happened.

ZM: Wow, that's great that you were able to turn an unfortunate experience into something that let you grow more with yourself.

AG: Totally! It's so important to look at everything as an opportunity to learn and grow, as opposed to a setback. There are lessons within everything, for sure.

ZM: There truly are! I noticed you mentioned Adeline Street in San Francisco...

SP: It's actually in Berkley.

ZM: Alright, close enough. Anyway, that led me to wonder: where are each of you from?

SP: I am from San Francisco [California].

AG: And I am from New Orleans, Louisiana.

ZM: Awesome! Was there any local music in your hometowns that inspired either of you?

AG: That's a great question... You know, New Orleans is very much known for its jazz and live music; its funk and its loudness. That definitely encouraged me to feel comfortable with music.

SP: There was probably a lot going on musically in San Francisco, but I was not part of any of it. So not really, for me.

ZM: Was finding your sister's guitar your first introduction into the world of music?

SP: Singing has been my favorite thing to do throughout my life, but I never sang publicly as I was very insecure. I would just sing alone, but I really wanted to start a band!

ZM: That leads right into my next question. How did you two become co-creators and form Magnetize?

AG: I think when we saw that guitar case, we thought "wow!". I was also reading Seven Spiritual Laws of Success at the time, which is a fabulous book everyone should read! It really helped me become a better person. One of my favorite quotes from it is "[Self Power] magnetizes people, situations, and circumstances to support your desires. [...] It is the support of divinity.'. That's where [I think] we got our name Magnetize from.

SP: Actually, we came up with it first.

AG: Did we?

SP: yes, I remember when we came up with it. Everyone kept calling us 'The Duo', and we thought "forget that! We cannot be 'The Duo'!" That was getting exhausting, and we needed a name. We liked "Magnets", which led to Magnetize. Then we went over The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and found that quote.

AG: Then it solidified [our choice of name] through the book.

ZM: Another written confirmation!

SP: Exactly.

AG: Yeah!

SP: It's all about written confirmation, in this 'book of what we're doing'.

AG: We spent a lot of time playing together.

SP: All the time!

AG: All the time. Then we started going to some open mics, and getting feedback from people. That was really inspiring, because people actually liked us and wanted to hear more.

SP: We learned what it meant to get on a stage and perform, because neither of us had done that.

AG: Neither of us had done that ever before.

SP: It was scary...

AG: It was really scary, and it was really good to have each other to do that with, because I definitely would've never ever done that if Sophia wasn't in my life!

ZM: Right, I understand. First times are scary for everyone, but it definitely can help to have an ally.

AG: Precisely.

SP: Yes!

AG (to SP): My favorite ally!

SP (to ZM): My other favorite ally.

AG: Road trippin' with my two favorite allies!

AG: So that's how we begun, and we've been flowing ever since. Now we're in the process of getting our true vision together, which is a full female band; so that's in the works... Just progress every day; it's always happening.

ZM: Well that's excellent!

SP: Thanks!

ZM: What are the main values and messages you share through your music?

SP: What a great question...

AG: Honesty. I'd say that we definitely promote Self Power and strength, but there are definitely moments of conflicting emotions.

SP: Multiple truths.

AG: Multiple truths, and sharing...

SP: ...all of those vulnerably, is basically how I would look at it.

AG: I would agree, because I think people really connect to honesty. If we're all more honest, we're all more connected; we're more understanding of each other. We can communicate better, connect better, and become a better society if we're honest. Lying is really exhausting, and I want to remind people that we (SP and I) are just human beings doing what we like to do. When and if it blows up, that's great! Cannot wait. But it's just about being a human being in this world, and speaking your truth.

ZM: I respect that.

SP and AG: Thank you!

ZM: I sometimes wish more artists were honest like you two are...

AG: Thanks! I agree. I don't know what other people's lives are like, but sometimes it seems like there's this idealized version of what people put out. But it's okay to show your desperation, selfishness, or sadness. That's good.

SP: Music is a way to process all those things.

AG: Totally.

ZM: Very true! I'd imagine that if listeners can have this kind of music that reflects true human emotions, that might help them connect with it better. Would you agree?

SP: I agree!

AG: I really agree, I think that's a big part of what we want; to get more people to feel comfortable being themselves, speaking their truths, expressing how they feel to others. And music is just such a good vessel for transporting that idea.

SP: Language, and especially language within music, is such a powerful thing. It can be hard for people to express themselves or even know what's going on, and I think the more varying situations that we can write about, the more we might be able to give someone a tool for their understanding. It starts within us, but when someone can relate to the song, that's really special. That speaks to a lot...

AG: Period.

ZM: Yes. It's that combination of language, melody, and harmony, all these elements that convey thoughts and feelings [in music].

AG: It's more than just the harmony and the melody aspect. That really catches people in a very natural way; humans just love music! Humans love when things flow and work; to combine messages with that, is such a good tool for spreading our message. I'm so grateful we have this tool.

ZM: There's so much power behind that tool... it's a power tool! 

SP: We got the biggest power tool in the house!

AG: Yes ma'am!

ZM: Well, the biggest power tool is Self Power, and that's a tool we all have. But sometimes we need a bit of guidance to learn how to use it.

AG: I would agree. It takes a lot of...

SP: Practice.

AG: It takes practice, and love; an understanding of yourself, and non-judgement.

SP: Yes!

ZM: Practice, love, understanding, and non-judgement? That's the way to live!

AG: That's the way to live. If we all lived that way, we would love ourselves more, love each other more, and I think everyone would be less anxious.

SP: I think anxiety has taken a hold on a lot of us humans...

ZM: Indeed it has... I just wanted to say, when I hear your voices, your guitar, and your music as a whole, it really helps to relieve any anxiety I might have in the moment.

SP: That means so much!

AG: That does mean so much; I had no idea!

SP: Thanks for sharing that.

ZM: And I hope other people can find peace in whichever music they listen to.

AG: Yeah.

SP: Me too.

AG: I think that's ultimately why a lot of people like listening to music: to take them out of where they are in their brain, and put them in a fresh, good movement spot.

SP: Yeah, absolutely.

ZM: Speaking of music, how would you describe your music in three words or less?

AG: Soulful, harmonic authenticity.

SP: I like that!

ZM: Fantastic!

AG: I like that too!

SP: It feels right.

ZM: That's a great description.

AG: Thanks!

ZM: Anything else you'd like to say before we move on?

AG: I'm really grateful to have a partner who is so talented at harmonizing. It's very effortless for Sophia (not that it means she hasn't put in the work or the practice!). Things flow easily, and that's very nice, especially when it takes time, practice, mental energy, and physical energy to 'do music'.

SP: And I'm so grateful to have found a partner. I hardly knew how to harmonize before meeting Adeline, and I really needed someone who knew how to play the guitar and was a strong, talented singer; strong enough to do what I do.

AG: We all bring just the right pieces. It's great!

SP: I love you.

AG: I love you. And I love you, Zahran.

SP: I love you [ZM] too.

ZM: And I love both of you.

AG: Yay!

SP: We're such little love freaks...

ZM: Well, that was very interesting... You told me how you started performing at open mics; what did it feel like to sing together onstage for the first time?

SP: The guitar wasn't tuned.

AG: On my first performance, this... silly little boy... handed me an untuned guitar!

ZM: Unbelievable!

SP: So that threw us off a tad bit on our first performance, but it showed us you've got to be humble; it's fine. Next time, tune that thang! Don't trust these little boys.

AG: Honestly, I think that was a great lesson. I'm a strong believer in failure and rejection, and that was definitely not even close to being our best performance, but you have to get out there for the first time. I remember just getting offstage, and it was your birthday...

SP: It was my nineteenth birthday. We'd just got offstage and said "we did it! Moving on..."

AG: It's done!

SP: Yeah, it's done!

AG: It kind of felt like this little hump we had to get over.

SP: Absolutely.

AG: I was so nervous. I have no idea how we sounded, but who cares? We just kept playing.

ZM: That's what matters: you kept on going despite any adversity.

AG: Exactly.

SP: I think that's what makes a successful artist. There are so many talented people out there, but to be headlining festivals, those people have to have the talent, the ability, and the influence. They have to be very resilient. You're going to be told "no", you're going have hardships and setbacks; and the people who can get through that are the ones that make it.

AG: Exactly. Because nothing is personal.

SP: Yeah.

AG: That's another lesson big that I've learned through the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success book that I mentioned (that I think everyone should read!). Nothing is personal, and when you learn that, nothing really affects you besides your own mentality and the way you talk to yourself. If you have a positive talk with yourself, and you're not taking in what other negative energies people may have, you're set for the stars!

ZM: So true! Ultimately, everyone is just thinking about themselves, and not really judging us as much as we think they are.

SP: Precisely!

AG: Totally.

SP: It's such a nice weight to take off of your back.

ZM: I noticed sometimes you play songs written by other people. How do you choose which existing songs to cover?

AG: We often pick songs that we both know,

SP: Because we both have to know the melody.

SP: For us to harmonize and be 'locked in', we have to really know the melody well. But also, we sing and it sets our soul on fire! So we choose songs that feel that way.

AG: Totally. And we have a pretty similar taste in music, and we also have some diverging. That's awesome because we share those diverging [musical interests] with each other and find new music. We love the [Red Hot] Chili Peppers, Lana Del Rey, and Big Thief.

SP: Big Thief!

AG: Those are my three favorite musicians, and I think maybe Sophia agrees?

SP: You're definitely with me; those are some of my favorites.

AG: It's nice to connect and do music made by other artists, but create our own covers and our own way of singing them; so it's not just a replica of the song. I think we have a unique ability to do that, having both of us.

SP: Agreed.

ZM: I see. So you like to do your own interpretations of those existing songs?

Precisely. We want to create our own...

SP: ...At least our own 'feel'. Sometimes we change the melody a little bit.

AG: For example, can't Stop by the Chili Peppers. We kind of create our own melody for that song.

SP: Yeah.

AG: And different chords.

SP: A lot of the time, it's cool how just our sound can be a unique thing to bring to the table of a song.

ZM: It is. It's so unique, what you're creating here!

SP: Thanks!

AG: Thanks, Zahran!

ZM: Even when you're playing someone else's songs, you manage to make them sound like your own.

AG: That's awesome!

SP: Oh, that means a lot! Thank you.

AG: Yes, because we're definitely not a cover band. We don't want to be anything near that. And if we're gonna do covers, we've got to put our own sprinkle of 'Magnetize Dust' on there.

SP: People ask us "Who do you want to make music like? Who do you want to sound like?". I'll respect other artists' work; that's why we cover songs. But I'm not trying to sound like anyone else. I'm trying to do something new.

AG: Precisely.

SP: Why would we want to be a replica?

AG: We don't.

ZM: I understand. Some people are good at replicating, but some are meant to create something new and different.

SP: Yeah.

AG: True, and we all have our roles. I respect everyone for doing what they love and care about.

SP: If that's covers, that's totally cool. It's just not really our 'soul shindig'.

ZM: That's why I usually call them 'versions' instead of 'covers'.

AG: That's a good idea...

ZM: In my experience, a 'cover' usually implies trying to get at least somewhat close to the original record, in one or more aspects of the performance; whereas a 'version' is taking something created by someone else, and making your own interpretation of it.

SP: God, I love language!

AG: Me too! We should start saying that. "This is our version of [insert song title]."

SP: That's so similar, but it is different. I love having a vast vocabulary, it's so great.

AG: You have a great vocabulary. Both of you have some of the best vocabularies I've ever known. May I ask where you got such good vocabularies?

ZM: Good question! I never thought I'd be interviewed by the band I'm interviewing... Anyway, I got my vocabulary from reading books with advanced words at a young age. By exposing myself to more sophisticated language, I naturally incorporated it into my speech and writing.

SP: I'd say the same for me. A lot of reading. Also, my sister was really smart, and pushed me [to keep learning more]; but my dad is probably the biggest reason. He's super big on language and articulation.

AG: That's awesome! My parents are not really that way. Both my parents are more artistic, and not super academically strong (not that you can't be creative and intellectual). We read, but mostly books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and The Giving Tree.

SP: We all have different superpowers. Under their 'direction' for developing who you are, you've become one of the most creative people I've ever met.

AG: What?!

SP: Hands down!

ZM: She's speakin' facts right here!

SP: You create in everything you do.

AG: Thanks! 

SP: And it's awesome; I love having you as my creative partner, because you're so creative!

AG: Thank you! That was a really nice compliment. I mean it.

ZM: And there's value in that simpler form of creativity too. 

AG: Precisely. Most of my life joy comes from being creative and creating things that are simple, whether it's cooking, writing, painting, singing, or just absorbing nature. That's when I'm happiest.

ZM: I don't like to make comparisons, but you remind me of Joni Mitchell, another singer and songwriter who was also a painter.

AG: I didn't know she was also a painter. That's awesome! Some comparisons are cool...

ZM: I suppose some of us have so much creative energy in us that we have to use multiple art forms

AG: Exactly. And they cross over; I love to paint while I'm listening to music. (I bet a lot of people like to do that though...) It really helps me flow and not be so limited.

ZM: So, we've already talked about cover songs and your first performance. What was your most memorable live show so far?

AG: That's a great question! What's our most memorable live show... Where did we play most recently?

SP: You know what's interesting? I'm thinking of an experience which wasn't necessarily positive, but is my most memorable. It was Thriftopia, the first time we played there.

ZM: Could you briefly tell us what Thriftopia is?

SP: Thriftopia is a thrifting event highlighting local vendors, which is awesome! The first time we played at Thriftopia, we were going right after a DJ who played super loud electronic dance music. It was just us, and our friend Erin who hopped on the cajon. We were very quiet, with very a different sound, and I didn't feel that we were so prepared. And then there was this Doors tribute band right after us. So those were some big vibe changes, and I didn't feel great onstage that day. But honestly, moments like that inspire me to get better, and it definitely inspired me (and I think both of us) to be more prepared for shows.

AG: Totally.

SP: And to work on developing our band, which we're getting closer and closer on.

AG: Every negative experience is a lesson.

SP: Definitely!

AG: We find the positive in that, and we don't dwell; we just grow.

ZM: That sounds like a very wise way to deal with those less-than-positive situations.

AG: Thank you. It's what you can do for yourself, to help yourself, instead of...

SP: There's opportunity...

AG: There's opportunity, if you look for it and grab it.

ZM: Opportunity is everywhere. We just need to know that it is there, and it will appear when we need it the most.

SP: Definitely

AG: Precisely; trust.

SP: And even when we don't see it, it's there. You just gotta look for it sometimes.

AG: It's all working behind us, in the air, to all come down "boom!" at the exact divine time.

SP: Exactly!

ZM: So I heard you have some new music coming soon! How would you describe the general theme of this record? Does it tell a story or narrative within its two songs?

AG: Great question, Zahran! I think Sophia should start off this description.

SP: So we actually went into the studio to record a single (we hadn't named it yet). But then when we were there, Adeline had this amazing picking pattern that didn't quite fit into the song we were recording. It ended up getting turned into this other instrumental song with vocal layering, and our friend Leo on the saxophone really brought a lot of emotion into that. For the song we went in to record, now called In the Dark, I wrote the verse lyrics and then came to Adeline, and she put some beautiful chords on it. Then we wrote the chorus together, and came up with the melodies together. It definitely has a story of looking for someone in your low moments, and it's sort of about this relationship that is a little bit unfair; you're not really fostering this relationship in light. When you're good, you don't think of it. But when you're at your low moments, you want that person to be there for you, and you look around, wondering "why aren't you there?". It's a little bit selfish, a little bit desperate, definitely reminiscent, and emotional.

ZM: I think we've all been in a place at some point in our lives...

SP: And that's totally okay!

AG: Let's talk about how that feels and why we do that, so maybe we can start looking for people in the light.

ZM: Yes!

SP: So good.

ZM: What was your main source of inspiration for these songs?

AG: When we wrote this song in San Francisco, we got so excited because it's just such a powerful song and a powerful melody. I think both really struck something in Sophia and I, because I've also felt this feeling of looking for someone in the dark. I think singing and writing this song helped me get over that.

SP: [The song] definitely grew, and grew to relate to both of us. But at the start, it was inspired by this long-term friendship, sort-of romantic relationship that I wanted, that wasn't there when I felt I needed it. It was definitely written over the [winter] holidays, a tough time; driving past my old neighborhood in the rain and feeling lonely.

ZM: That's some great imagery on its own. I'm already starting to imagine...

AG: I'm excited for you to hear it!

SP: Yeah, me too.

AG: That was all very well said; that gave a perfect picture.

SP: Thanks!

ZM: Now I'm very interested too.

AG: You'll just have to wait, and listen on April twenty-eighth!

ZM: I'm sure all of us can't wait to hear what you've got in store for us...

SP: Thanks.

ZM: Anyway, I've got just a few more questions for now. Who is inspiring you these days (musically or otherwise)?

SP: Adeline.

AG: Sophia!

SP: Recently, I have only been listening to music in the car, with friends, because I've been so focused on creating our own sound. So honestly, another reason why our partnership is so good is because I'll write a song, and then a day later Adeline will have another song, and I'm so excited to learn her music and make it ours.

AG: And I'm so excited to learn her music.

SP: And then from there, there's also a minor competitive push. When my partner is really working at something and developing, I want to step up and create something too! It's a really healthy energy that we have.

AG: Totally.

SP: And I think it's beautiful that we can inspire each other.

ZM: Do you sometimes write songs by yourselves, and then introduce them to the band?

AG: That's typically what happens. We definitely can write songs together, and have written amazing songs together. But sometimes, when you're in the flow, it's hard to ask "hey, what do you think about this? Should I change it?", because we can get really caught up in the details, and sometimes the most beautiful things happen with ease, letting it release without overthinking it; then coming back, revisiting and reworking when needed.

SP: I think that's an important part. While we often write songs on our own, it's important to both of us that they are our songs. That's why it's so special that we have such similar tastes, and similar ways of being and thinking about things. We tend to relate to each other's music, and then if we feel like there are tweaks we can make that the other person hears, for editing purposes (e.g. "there could be a better chord here" or "this lyric could change a little bit"), we do what we can and what feels right to make it ours.

ZM: It's so interesting to learn more about your process.

AG: It is pretty specific.

SP: Yeah.

ZM: It's great that you have that synergy. Since you two have similar tastes, do you have some degree of shared understanding of where each other's ideas are coming from?

AG: For sure. We live together, we do a lot of things together, and we talk about everything. But then seeing how we can translate those feelings into music in a more creative way is just so cool!

SP: It's really cool, yeah!

ZM: Is one of you more of a leader, or do you share the leadership equally?

AG: I think we share it pretty equally. This is very much our project, we are the leaders.

SP: I feel like we do a good job of communicating the different responsibilities we have, and I think that's what makes this partnership work so well. There is no power imbalance or struggle, it's just coming together and asking "how do we further this pursuit, together?".

AG: We just have so much respect for each other. there's no way I would want to dominate over you.

Author's note: Upon first impression, many new fans (myself included) assume that Adeline is the band's leader, probably just because she's the one with the guitar and big hair. Now we know this isn't necessarily true.

ZM: That's a very respectful way to work together as partners. I admire that a lot.

SP: we're very respectful, empathetic, sensitive people.

AG: Yeah.

ZM: And the world needs more people like you!

SP: Thanks, Zahran. Same to you!

AG: Same to you.

ZM: Thanks. Relating to leadership, how do you balance your individual wants and desires with the needs of the band?

SP: Most of the time, we're definitely able to find balance, but writing music is very personal, and sometimes I'll write a song and feel like "no, this is how I see the song". I feel like in those situations, it doesn't necessarily have to be our song. Not every song that's written has to be performed, produced, or anything like that. For the most part, I'd say we compromise on it, but there are some instances where I can feel a little more stubborn.

AG: In a different way of interpreting this question, we are more than musicians. We are students; we have relationships with people, and things we love to do apart from music. It's interesting finding this balance because music is everything, and music is a part of everything. Finding balance is really important. I'm thinking of people who put so much of their everything into their work, like teachers and corporate workers: If you put so much of your energy into your work, but not into yourself or the smaller things you care about, you can fall too deep, tumble around, and fall off the hill (as I visualize it). And the things we do that are separate from music inspire the things that help us create the music. I think it's really important to maintain that balance.

SP: Totally.

ZM: That is very important, just like any other work-life balance. If you put too many eggs in one basket, they could catch on fire and lead to burnout!

ZM: Anyway, thanks to both of you for taking the time to come out here and answer these questions for me.

AG: It is such a pleasure!

SP: Thank you, Zahran!

ZM I really appreciate getting to know you better and learn more about yourselves, your band, and your creative process. I've had so much curiosity about you since the day I first saw you play, and this has helped me find a lot of answers and really deepen my understanding of what Magnetize is. 

AG: I'm so happy that this interview could do that, and that you are so curious. You have so much energy and effort that you put into things you care about. This is gonna be an awesome thing for all of us!

ZM: It truly will be, and already is in many ways.

AG: Exactly.

SP: It means a lot to have your good questions, listening and attention; and your friendship. you're just awesome...

ZM: Thanks! I hope you have a great day.

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That was my interview with Magnetize! I really enjoyed learning more about their background, history, and creative process. Sophia and Adeline are incredibly creative people, and I look forward to seeing what music they'll share in the future... For now, here are my favorite quotes from this conversation.

It's so important to look at everything as an opportunity to learn and grow, as opposed to a setback. There are lessons within everything.
-- Adeline G.

People ask us "Who do you want to make music like? Who do you want to sound like?". I'll respect other artists' work; that's why we cover songs. But I'm not trying to sound like anyone else. I'm trying to do something new.
-- Sophia P.