How Do You Want to Be Remembered

Magic! crafted this track with a rhythm that sticks in your mind. The drums set a pulse that repeats, but it’s no ordinary loop: there’s a twist that makes it sound more natural, as if it’s alive. The guitar and bass weave together in a dialogue where every note seems improvised, though everything is carefully calculated. It’s one of those songs that hooks you without needing loud shouts or flashy effects—just a solid foundation and a melody that lingers in your head.

They recorded it at a time when Magic! wasn’t yet on anyone’s radar. The song emerged during the sessions for what would become their debut album, Don’t Kill the Magic, released in 2014. They weren’t trying to sound like anyone in particular; instead, they aimed to create something fresh that blended reggae-pop with a touch of acoustic folk. The result is a track that feels like summer, like road trips, and like conversations that stretch until dawn. The band had already made a splash with Rude the year before, but here they don’t chase easy success: they let the music breathe.