Magnapop

Magnapop
Magnapop in 2010, from left to right: Scott Rowe, Ruthie Morris, Linda Hopper, and Chad Williams
Background information
Also known as	Homemade Sister Swell Swell Dopa Linda & Ruthie
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres	Alternative rock power pop pop rock pop punk
Years active	1989–1997 2002–present
Labels	Caroline Daemon King Never PIAS Priority, Safety Net SideOneDummy Solid
Members	Linda Hopper Ruthie Morris David McNair Shannon Mulvaney
Past members	Tim Lee Mark Posgay Greg Urbaitis Johnny Rozas Brian Fletcher Scott Rowe Chad Williams List of members
Website	magnapop.com

Magnapop is an American rock band based in Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1989, the band has consistently included songwriting duo Linda Hopper as vocalist and Ruthie Morris on guitar. Magnapop first achieved recognition in the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg through the festival circuit and have remained popular in Europe throughout their career. After modest success in the United States in the mid-1990s with the singles "Slowly, Slowly" and "Open the Door" and a series of albums produced by Michael Stipe, Bob Mould, and Geza X, the band went on an extended hiatus due to the dissolution of their record label. They returned with a new rhythm section in 2005 on the Daemon Records release Mouthfeel. The band has continued to perform and record since this reunion and have self-released two more albums. Magnapop's musical style is noted for blending the pop vocals and melodies of Hopper with the aggressive, punk-influenced guitar-playing of Morris and her back-up vocal harmonies.