Myzica is an American pop band from Nashville, Tennessee, composed of vocalist Isaaca Byrd and producer Micah Tawlks.
Prior to founding Myzica, Byrd was the bassist in the folk rock group The Bridges,On Love & Desire Myzica aren't afraid of a cheesy hook—or a retro Cars cover. Chicago Reader, February 2, 2017. and Tawlks had worked with Matthew Perryman Jones.Review of Love & Desire. Paste Magazine, September 9, 2016. In April 2015, they released the single "Wait a Minute",MYZICA Says to ‘Wait Just a Minute’ in Bouncy New Single. Spin, April 1, 2015. and followed it with a self-titled, five-track EP on Peptalk Records in June of that same year.MYZICA – the eponymous debut EP. The Revue, June 22, 2015. A full-length, ten-track album (which included all five of the songs from the EP) was issued on September 9, 2016.Synthpop duo MYZICA want to give love a chance on new single “We Belong Together” — listen. Consequence of Sound, August 4, 2016.
The duo's sound is informed by 1980s-era pop music, including Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, and the soundtracks of John Hughes films.Myzica Are Bringing a New Sound to Nashville. V, November 5, 2016. They released a cover of "I Was Made for Loving You" by Kiss in 2015Start Your Throwbacks a Day Early With This Pop Cover of the Ultimate Rock Ballad. Teen Vogue, October 28, 2015. and covered "Drive" by The Cars on their debut album.Watch MYZICA Cover The Cars’ “Drive” on Acme Radio Ahead of Aug. 30 Rooftop Release Show. No Country for New Nashville, August 29, 2016.
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