“David Pattillo is something of a blues rock cult hero in New York City, but you could likely tell that from looking at him.” The Deli Magazine.
Strange Majik is the musical alter ego of David Pattillo, an artist fusing the genres of Indie rock, 70’s soul vibe, and alternative garage into modern unforgettable classic songs. With iconic personal style, ace guitar skills, and intoxicating stage presence, Majik puts on an explosive live show. NYC’s Deli Magazine dubbed him a “blues rock cult hero,” London’s Shindig Magazine called him a “NYC icon.”
His upcoming 2024 LP “NYC Animal” is not just an album; it’s a journey. Inspired by a weekly party in lower Manhattan, with 20 something’s dancing to Y2K rock bangers and fashion photogs shooting models barely clad in indie sleaze looks, Pattillo found himself in a modern Electric Circus channeling Lou Reed and Iggy Pop. The title track could be likened to his own version of “Walk On The Wild Side,” a testament to the glitzy characters of city life. It’s NY Rock to the core draped in psychedelic soul with moody nocturnal hues shaping a dramatic character arc of inner triumph.
With over 100 published songs and a lengthy credit list, Pattillo has a history in the music scene. He has written and produced songs for Motown/Universal producer Linda Perry and The Berman Brothers, co-written with Nashville music row coterie, co-produced Live From The Artists Denseries on PBS (for which he was nominated for an Emmy), hosted a radio show on Amazing Radio UK, and paid his dues working with a long list of artists from Public Enemy, Sonic Youth, Moby and Beastie Boys in the NYC studio scene.
Recently he was featured by Shooter Jennings at the Beachlife Ranch Fest in Redondo Beach with Mike and the Moonpies, Jakob Dylan and The Wallflowers in Brooklyn, and in the past veteran songwriters Ray Wylie Hubbard and Willie Nile. He has shared stages with Black Pistol Fire, DADDY LONG LEGS, Hollis Brown, Jesse Malin, and has appeared with Clem Burke (Blondie), Mark Bosch (Ian Hunter). He has toured throughout the US, UK and Europe and has been featured in Goldmine Magazine, Shindig Magazine, Record Collector Magazine, Creem Magazine, The Deli Magazine, and blogs and podcasts. His songs have been licensed by international sports brands, TV shows and films. He discovered great talent in Valerie Broussard, Fiona Silver, Melanie Charles, and Kennedy Administration and featured them on his 2015 release “Lights On.”
His brand new 10 song LP “NYC Animal” releases Jan 12, 2024 worldwide and is available on limited edition vinyl. The singles have already received over 200K spins on Spotify.