In 1984, people were talking about the “new wave” in rock music. Talking about those hairdressers. A bunch of guys named “Taylor.” That blonde woman. 

And of course, Sid Luscious. 

Sid Luscious and The Pants had the look and the sound the world didn’t know it craved. Teenage prodigies, they quickly rose to prominence in 1983 – barely able to drive themselves to rehearsal! 

Showcase performances around the world followed, as did a recording contract. Sid Luscious and The Pants were primed for great success. The press machine had geared up to prepare everyone for what the band called “Maximum New Wave”.

And then the bottom fell out of their world. Holed up in various studios for almost a year, they struggled with technology, the record business, and each other. For reasons unknown, their record company decided not to release the completed record and dropped the band from their contract. 

Sid disappeared shortly thereafter and the band went their separate ways.

And just as suddenly as they had been headliners, 1984’s “next big thing” became an all-but-forgotten footnote. 

We didn’t talk much for the next 20 years. One of the guys became an accountant. One became a lawyer. Our original keyboard player developed a mental illness and retired. And so on. Sort of like high school – everybody just…grew up. The usual things happen: marriages, kids, happy and unhappy lives, successes and failures, comedy, tragedy, triumph. You know how it is.

Now, 20 years later, the band has re-formed, minus a few original members and plus some new folks: a local musician once famous for performing with a dancing steak, a punk rock escapee, and a hot new keyboard player.

Kieran, aka dblue, aka illformed. Proper grumpy sod. Maker of silly noises. General all-round nerdy bloke. Creator of the infamous Glitch audio plugin. HELLO!

Indie San Francisco band blending alt-rock, folk, bluesy funk, americana, ska, and more into a captivating and unique sound. With both male and female members, this diverse group brings a refreshing and inclusive energy to their performances. 
Formed in the vibrant music scene of San Francisco, HGM boasts a lineup of talented musicians, each with their own distinctive style and passion for creating music. Together, they create a tight and pulsating foundation that drives the band's music forward.
With a rich blend of influences ranging from Lumineers and Arctic Monkeys to Pink Floyd, Elliot Smith, and Gillian Welch, HGM effortlessly navigates between genres, infusing their music with unmistakable hooks and creativity.

Indie rock from Coachella Valley, California, USA. Thanks for supporting indie music. Stay up to date.  LIKE us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/chillmagnet
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Chill Magnet is:
TomTom - Lead Vocals, bass, guitars, keys, /songwriter
Randy Banis - backing vocals, Lead guitar, Keyboards, midi /Producer
guest appearances by:
Caleb Householder - Drums
Noah Householder - Lead Guitar
JxPx Blackmon - drums and percussion
Matt Reese - Drums
Barry Conley - Guitar
Claire Dore - vocals

Close your eyes, listen, there’s a movie playing in your head

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