Magic Door Record Label

12/05/2025

MAGIC DOOR HOLIDAY SALE‼️ Now through JAN 1 and in celebration of Bandcamp Friday, Magic Door Record Label is offering 15% off all in-stock music and merch. A great chance to save while picking up unique holiday gifts for the people you love. Use code: MAGICDOOR
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11/28/2025

Out now on Magic Door!
Her Favorite Disguise by The Melancholy Kings — streaming everywhere and available on vinyl.

From the opening jangle-pop of “Six Feet Down” to the wistful pull of “Kensington,” the album moves between sharp hooks and deeper emotional currents. “Bitcoin Elegy” pulses with urgency, while “Astor Place” and “UV” drift into dreamier, layered territory. And yes — there’s even a standout cover of Guided By Voices’ “Alex Bell.”

Mike Potenza, Scott Selig, Peter Horvath, and Paul Andrew make melodic rock that’s textured, cinematic, and a true headphone turner — with additional performances from Mac Gollehon (trumpet), Carolyn Jeselsohn (cello), Carl Riehl (accordion), Olivia Selig (vocals), Ray Ketchem (percussion), and Renée LoBue (vocals).

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording, The Big Takeover’s Dave Franklin writes:

“I’m not sure what they put in the water in New Jersey, but this is the latest in a long line of impressive releases from producer/engineer Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording Studio. He might have the creative equivalent of the Fountain of Youth in the studio’s backyard, though I suspect the reality is that he is just good at his job. Damned good!”

👉 Stream it everywhere and grab the vinyl:

melancholykings.bandcamp.com/album/her-favorite-disguise

10/01/2025

✨ Out Today on Magic Door ✨

We’re proud to release Celeste Corsano’s new single “XS” — a shimmering, vulnerable, and fearless song about body image, perfection, and the pressure to measure up.

Produced by Ray Ketchem, XS features Celeste on vocals & keyboards, James Mastro on guitars, David Nagler on bass, and Ketchem on drums & synth bass. The cover painting is by Chris Corsano, with design by Ketchem.

Celeste says:

“XS is about feeling like an outsider and trying to fit in — insecurities about body image, success, and the trap of perfection. The lyrics come from clothing tags like XS and XXS, the fleeting satisfaction when they ‘fit,’ but also the deeper comparison to others’ success. It’s silly and sad, but true.”

Listen + preorder here: https://celestecorsano.bandcamp.com/track/xs
And stream it everywhere.

10/01/2025

🚨 Out today! 🚨
The Melancholy Kings return with their new single “Bitcoin Elegy” on Magic Door Record Label — a track that’s equal parts hypnotic, poetic, and urgent. Produced by Ray Ketchem, Scott Selig, and the band, it’s already drawing praise from The Big Takeover, who call it “a layered, luminous elegy for a world unraveling.”

This single is the first glimpse of their upcoming LP, Her Favorite Disguise, arriving November 28th — and available for preorder now.

🎧 Listen + preorder here:
👉 https://melancholykings.bandcamp.com/album/her-favorite-disguise

Stream “Bitcoin Elegy” everywhere Now 🪙✨

09/23/2025

Out today! The first single from The King Canutes,
"Seymour Stein (for Earle Holmes)"

Produced by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording
Pre-order the LP on Bandcamp

9 track album

05/28/2025

🚨 Out now on Magic Door Record Label: “Jackie Glacier” by Grim Globs — a psych-ballad chronicling the uninspiring journey of one Jackie Glacier, who makes the long descent from cursed… to worst.

It’s jagged, jangly, and just weird enough to keep you listening twice. Grim Globs make indie rock that swerves away from expectation and into something far more interesting.

Based in Montclair, the Globs are a band of winners. They’ve got terrific wives, nice houses, strapping sons, intelligent daughters and their own cars and bicycles.

🎸 Band Personnel:
Rob Munk – guitar, vocals
Daniel London – guitar, vocals
Andrew Kueneman – bass, vocals

with Ray Ketchem on drums

🎧 Recorded, mixed & mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording

🎶 Listen everywhere now + purchase on Bandcamp: https://grimglobs.bandcamp.com/track/jackie-glacier

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05/28/2025

🌙 Out today on Magic Door Record Label: “Nightbird” — the captivating new single from Eastern PA singer/pianist Celeste Corsano.

Ethereal, poetic, and laced with drama, “Nightbird” channels the restless hush of midnight thoughts and wild woods. Fans of Tori Amos, Throwing Muses, or even the quieter corners of Kate Bush will feel right at home in Corsano’s world.

Backed by the wonderful James Mastro on guitars, David Nagler on bass and synths, and Ray Ketchem on drums — who also produced and engineered the track at Magic Door Recording in Montclair, NJ.

🎧 Listen everywhere + purchase now on Bandcamp: https://celestecorsano.bandcamp.com/track/nightbird

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05/22/2025

Greg Amici is not here to make you feel safe.
He’s here with Tragicomic—his debut album, out on Magic Door on June 13.

A genre-jumping blend of absurdist rock, ska, Americana, folk-punk, and classic rock. Think Springsteen if he read more Vonnegut and leaned into existential chaos.

12 tracks. Razor-sharp lyrics. Full-throttle delivery.

Rooted in New Jersey, seasoned by the LES and L.A., and powered by a sound that’s equal parts raw and refined.

🎧 Tragicomic releases June 13 via Magic Door

🎶 Pre-order now on Bandcamp: https://gregamici.bandcamp.com/album/tragicomic

Produced by James Mastro
Engineered by Ray Ketchem

With stunning contributions by:
James Mastro / guitars, bass, keys
Ray Ketchem / drums & percussion
Tony Shanahan / bass, piano
Tommy Aboussleman / guitars
Chris Robertson / guitars
Joe Gentile / backing vocals
Renée LoBue / backing vocals

04/09/2025

🚨 We’re back! After a creative whirlwind, the folks at Magic Door Record Label are refreshed and ready to share what’s next.

OUT TODAY: MELTDOWN 🤯 — the second LP from Poughkeepsie’s own Jeff Timm. An album about debutantes, the Catskills, anxiety, and knowing better. Folk, blues, punk, Americana, and roots rock—all tangled up and beautifully unspooled.🧵

Produced by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording. Available now on all streaming platforms.

It’s okay to have a meltdown. Just make sure you do it to MELTDOWN. 💥

Cover art + design by Renée LoBue & Ray Ketchem

More great music comin’ to ya 🔜

10/19/2024

Some love for Crash Harmony!

Today is a good day for fans of The Replacements, Hoodoo Gurus, REM, and Camper Van Beethoven as the time has finally come - more than three decades on - for

10/04/2024

Happy Release Day!
We’re thrilled to share Angels Got His Back, the latest LP from Montclair’s own BARD — a perfect blend of classic rock, R&B, blues, and sometimes dipping into the waters of neo-soul. Recorded and produced by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording, this album shines both live and on record.

It’s Bandcamp Friday, so now’s the perfect time to grab a copy and elevate your weekend with some Bard Band magic.

With love,
Magic Door