UK-based musical group RIP Magic has signed with Section1 and released a new single titled “Screwdark” [1, 2].
The partnership arrives as the group gains significant visibility serving as the opening act for Tame Impala’s arena tour [1, 3]. This move aligns the band with a Los Angeles-based label that operates as a sister entity to Partisan Records [2, 3].
RIP Magic consists of members Marco Pini, Felix Bayley‑Higgins, Beth Boswell‑Knight, and Pedro Takahashi [1, 2]. The group is utilizing the partnership with Section1 to promote new music and expand their reach while touring [1, 3].
There is some discrepancy regarding the spelling of the new track. The Line of Best Fit identifies the single as “Screwdark” [3], while BrooklynVegan refers to it as “Skrewdark” [2].
This release follows previous work by the group, including a 12-inch single titled “5words” that was released in January via DFA [2]. The transition to Section1 marks a new phase in their recording trajectory as they move from independent releases to a label with ties to Partisan Records [2, 3].
The group's current schedule remains focused on their role as the supporting act for the Tame Impala arena dates, which provides a high-profile platform for the debut of the new single [1, 3].
“RIP Magic has signed with Section1 and released a new single titled “Screwdark”.”
The signing to Section1, a sister label of Partisan Records, suggests a strategic move to scale the group's distribution and marketing. By pairing a new single release with a high-visibility opening slot on Tame Impala's arena tour, RIP Magic is leveraging a massive existing audience to transition from a niche act with DFA releases to a more commercially supported entity.
