Artist description snagging hooks, infectious melodies, thoughtful lyrics, incredible musicianship. magic bullet theory combines the ingredients of timeless songwriting with the crunch and bite of modern rock perfection.

Music Style Alternative, Modern Rock, Brit-Pop

Musical Influences Radiohead, U2, Travis, Weezer

Similar Artists Radiohead, U2, Travis, Weezer

Artist History Some of the best rock songs are those that realize the value of understatement. Think Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush,” or Nirvana’s “Something in the Way.” Magic Bullet Theory realizes it. The band’s best work utilizes soft harmonies and swirling keyboards, creating a dreamlike aura that harkens back to late-60s Pink Floyd or mid-80s U2. Then they catch you off-guard with a full frontal assault of screeching guitars and popping bass riffs. “As much as I love rock and roll and the power of sexuality and all that, I really love dealing with understatement more,” says lead vocalist, guitarist and principal lyricist Dustin Buchheister. “I like vintage sounds. I like a guitar and an amp that gives me natural feedback, that gives me a beautiful tone. That does a lot more for me than a power-house rock band does.” The foundation of what would become Magic Bullet Theory began to form in Columbia, Mo., where Buchheister, drummer Mike Eng and keyboardist/ saxophonist Trae Meyr were playing in an alternative pop band called Future Less Vivid. Featuring a female lead vocalist, the sound was more like Lisa Loeb than Radiohead. That began to change when Meyr relocated to Florida to attend law school at Stetson University in Gulfport and brought Buchheister and Eng with him. Meyr eventually decided his studies needed more attention, so he quit the band. The remaining duo spent the next year auditioning people to get just the right mix of musicianship and attitude. They finally solidified the lineup last February when Darren Doughty of Hartford, Conn., on lead and rhythm guitar; Billy Tinley of Atlanta on keyboards and acoustic guitar; and Raoul Marchand of France on bass. The audition process was long and grueling. “It was way easier to come to the United States than to come into this band,” deadpans Marchand. Probably the best thing about Magic Bullet Theory is that everyone comes from a different school of musical thought. That allows the band to delve into James Brown style funk one moment, Neil Young harmonies the next, and Pearl Jam guitar solos the next. “We all have our little parts,” Buchheister says. “Raoul has an appreciation for classical, funk and jazz. I’m just in love with rock and roll. Darren is like a catalogue of modern music, a rock encyclopedia. Billy gets a nice approach on piano that sometimes rivals Bruce Hornsby, and Mike is also into the funk and alternative rock vibe. So, we really get a neat blend.” Copyright 2002 by The Bradenton Herald. Used with permission.

Group Members Dustin Buccheister, Darrent Doughty, Mike Eng, Raoul Marchand and Billy Tinley

Instruments Guitars, Bass, Drums, Keyborads, Samples

Location Tampa, Florida - USA

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