Struggles are sloshed away by tidal waves of champagne. Resolutions are boldly proclaimed or whispered in one's own heart. A ball drops, and we expect a whole new life to spring out. But nothing is ...

[image-1]Magic Sword's sound is a cross between European club music and whatever Han Solo blasts over the Millennium Falcon's P.A. system when he punches it into hyperspace. And the crowd got spacey ...

Boise-based electro rock band Magic Sword is known for throwing impromptu performances. Back in August, it cruised Music Fest Northwest, garnering notices in the Portland Mercury and Willamette Week.