The Magic Numbers

The Profile

The Magic Numbers are a British indie pop/rock band formed in 2002 in Ealing, London, known for close-knit vocal harmonies and melodic songwriting. Their self-titled 2005 debut reached the UK top ten and was nominated for the Mercury Prize; subsequent albums include Those the Brokes (2006), The Runaway (2010), Alias (2014), and Outsiders (2018).

The group features two pairs of siblings: Romeo and Michele Stodart, and Sean and Angela Gannon. Debut album The Magic Numbers (2005) charted in the UK top ten and received a Mercury Prize nomination.

Three DeBaser reviews chart a bumpy, tuneful ride. The self-titled debut is celebrated for radiant harmonies and earworm melodies. Those the Brokes gets slammed as monotonous and syrupy. Outsiders earns praise for turning up the electricity without losing the band’s identity. Overall verdict: a beloved British indie group with peaks worth revisiting.