With M@GIC W*RDS, Toronto-based rock outfit Jordan Venn and the Slizneys pay tribute to the golden era of 90s alternative rock, crafting an album that’s both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. At the heart of the record is the dynamic and lyrically profound focus track “♡WWI>SPQR♡,” a high-energy, grunge-infused exploration of mortality and the weight of history.
Inspired by the viral discussion of how often men think about the Roman Empire, “♡WWI>SPQR♡” flips the script—Jordan Venn realized he thinks about World War I even more. The song captures the inescapable human tendency to reflect on the past, drawing connections between historical moments and personal mortality.
Driven by shifting dynamics—from clean, melodic passages to gritty, full-throttle rock—“♡WWI>SPQR♡” balances weighty themes with the sheer fun of rock ‘n’ roll.
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Rock is ultimately fun, and so is history. I think education is important, but it doesn’t have to be sombre—even when it’s serious. – Jordan Venn
For M@GIC W*RDS, the band distilled down to a power-trio format, featuring Tyler Emond (Alessia Cara, Hylia), Trevor Falls (Miles Jones, Brad Turner), Devon Henderson (Vallens, Megan Bonnell), and frontman Jordan Venn. The album is a sonic love letter to the summer of 1994, weaving together themes of cause and effect, action and consequence, all wrapped in a grunge-infused rock package.