Release Date: April 15, 2026 Pre-Order
Label: Independent
Hailing from Bocholt, Nordrhine Westphalia, Germany, Magnatech has released several instrumental recordings since the 2020 release, Mr. Magnatech is not afraid of you!
The Red Boudoir is scheduled for release this April.
Magnatech is an ultra-talented one-man show playing all the instruments. He creates music that keeps the spirit of the first wave of surf instro alive and well. Every track adheres to the standard two-minute plus but under three-minute window, with plenty of guitar spotlights and transitions to keep a listener interested.
“Sun, sea & Sylke” sets the waves of music in motion. The soft undercurrents and smooth guitar lines imply that the sun and sea are as smooth as silk. At least that would be my interpretation of what the title means. The guitar creates a very relaxing and beautiful soundscape. This is a mellow way to start, but I am sure it will change very quickly!
“Blood Red Boudoir” draws on the album title, placing greater emphasis on the color’s impact. Straight away, it has an air of mystery and horror, with the organ notes floating through, the bottom end keeping a steady rhythm, and the guitar coming in with subtle fuzz. A very retro ’60s sound takes hold.
“Just like Nathalie” continues with the retro vibe. The lead guitar has a resonating tone as the guitar rhythm stays steady, along with the bass/drum parts. The cymbals crash at just the right time as the guitar shifts back and forth. Real catchy.
“More Twist” is a very familiar song, and many people will recognize it instantly. It’s a minute short of 2. It is compact and impactful, with a jangling rhythm guitar; the leads are punctuated to perfection.
“Geneviève’s Nocturne” carries the retro feel with today’s modern production values. I thought of The Shadows more than once. I like the way he uses the rhythm guitar as a layer of sustainability for the leads to seamlessly weave in and make their transitions.
“Down Witch Alley” starts with an evil laugh, then launches into the rhythms and leads you would expect with a title like that, except this time a saxophone joins in before the layered leads explode with sound, then pull back into the more relaxed tempo of a surf instro. The air of mystery around the framework makes you think about the scenery it creates.
“Sankt Pauli Stomp” is a walk back to when The Shadows were making all their great instrumentals. The guitar and added keys provide an interesting transition in timing and change, then shift back to the focus, with the guitar lines echoing for effect.
“Velvet Delirium” features a resounding bass line, with the guitar taking the lead through a range of sounds and tremolo runs. It sounds thick, and the picking sounds as retro as it gets, making this another look-and-feel to the first wave of surf instro.
“Capri Cascenade” has a solid bottom end, with the guitars taking the spotlight through several tempo and texture shifts. A listener must keep in mind that this is one person making all these sounds come together. This is an important trait shared by all these tracks.
“Nagasaki Shore” picks up the pace with crashing cymbals, and you get the vibe of Japan in the reverberating guitar lines. The bass is always impressive, and, of course, the lead guitar remains exceptional, paying tribute to the first wave.
“Taiga Twist” is full of hooks in the leads and bass. The tremolo and reverb are superb here. The rhythms are significant in all these tracks, and this one is a real toe tapper. The guitar’s effects are used effectively here as well.
“Rathenau” starts with a gunshot (which you will hear a few times), making you think this may go into spaghetti western mode, but it doesn’t. The lead guitar hints at it with its resonant tones, then shifts to a surfy, thick echo-chamber sound.
“Monster Surf Stomp” is a classic ’60s tune, complete with the organ, although subtle, like you would hear on a period TV show. Think of one of those concerts back in the day, at a large hall overlooking the beach in Southern California.
“Salomé” begins with a Middle Eastern motif, then quickly shifts tempo to a more rhythmic, clear guitar line. I think the operative words here are rocking and smooth, with some tremolo runs to remind you of where this music originated and how it’s kept alive.
Those who enjoy ’60s surf instrumental music will love The Red Boudoir and how it maintains its roots from start to finish, using today’s production values and tools to deliver clear, crisp tracks.
Keith
“MuzikMan” Hannaleck-Surf Music and Art Founder
January
12, 2026
Tracks:
01. Sun, sea & Sylke 2:15
02. Blood Red Boudoir 2:10
03. Just like Nathalie 2:31
04. More Twist 1:59
05. Geneviève's Nocturne 2:28
06. Down Witch Alley 2:12
07. Sankt Pauli Stomp 2:12
08. Velvet Delirium 2:33
09. Capri Cascenade 2:24
10. Nagasaki Shore 2:19
11. Taiga Twist 2:18
12. Rathenau 2:11
13. Monster Surf Stomp 1:54
14. Salomé 2:21
