Pops Magellan Archives
Contacting the Mothership: Pops Magellan’s DAMAGE Live at EastWest Studios
Bassist Pops Magellan has released "DAMAGE (Live at EastWest Studios)," a new three-song live EP featuring one-take performances captured at Hollywood’s EastWest Studios.
Watch: NAMM 2026 – Pops Magellan Lights Up the Music Man Booth with “Funk Karma”
Pops Magellan’s NAMM 2026 set with Artur Menezes and Julian Ho had fans wondering again if her groove is from Earth or some deeper corner of the cosmos.
Psychedelic Funk, Brazilian Vibes, and Deep Groove: Pops Magellan Steps Into the Spotlight with Damage
Bassist Pops Magellan steps into the spotlight with Damage, a debut EP blending psychedelic funk, Brazilian rhythms, and deep groove-driven songwriting.
Pops Magellan Closes EastWest Trilogy, Beaming Down Alien Funk in “Drive Complaining”
“Drive Complaining” completes Pops Magellan’s EastWest trilogy with a cosmic blend of emotion, distortion, and groove.
Pops Magellan Turns Up the Heat with Second EastWest Studios Session, “Deep Thoughts”
The groove is not from Earth. Pops Magellan’s second EastWest Studios drop, “Deep Thoughts,” features Noa Kahn in a funk-jazz orbit.
Watch: Bassist Pops Magellan and Sput Team Up for a Soul-Soaked Jazz-Fusion Session
Pops Magellan leads a cosmic live session with Sput, blending soul, jazz fusion, and Brazilian groove on her Fender Mustang Bass.
Pops Magellan Channels Raw Emotion in New Single “Drive Complaining,” Announces Debut EP Tour
Bassist Pops Magellan unveils "Drive Complaining," a raw, funky new single, and announces solo shows supporting her debut EP, "Damage."
Deep Grooves and Karma: Pops Magellan’s Latest Track Showcases Her Evolution
Pops Magellan returns with "Funk Karma," blending bass grooves, live instrumentation, and electronic textures in a track inspired by personal growth and karma.
Pops Magellan Returns with “Deep Thoughts”
Pops Magellan’s has released “Misunderstood,” from her upcoming EP “Damage.” “Deep Thoughts” that blends “Brazilian maracatu melodies, live and electronic drums, and funk infused with rock and spacey soundscapes.”
Level Up: Tips and Inspiration from 14 Bass Greats
The road to greatness is rough and rocky. Playing the bass is one thing, but be become a better musician is to follow a crooked path that’s often littered with pitfalls and plateaus. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of tips from the greats to provide insight, perspective, and inspiration to rekindle your spark.
Pops Magellan Releases Debut Single, “Misunderstood”
We were lucky to catch up with Pops Magellan, aka Poliana Magalhães, this summer, where she gave us the scoop on her upcoming debut album. Damage doesn’t have a release date set yet, but the bassist has just dropped the first single, “Misunderstood.”
Pops Magellan: An Interview with Poliana Magalhães
Pops Magellan, aka Poliana Magalhães, has spent her career playing behind some of the biggest names in popular music: Willow, Adam Lambert, Avril Lavigne, Travis Barker, and more. But no matter the situation, she’s always been true to her own musical voice. Now she’s gearing up to share more of it with a solo album.