White Magic (band)

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White Magic is an indie rock group based in Brooklyn, N.Y. lead by singer/guitarist/pianist Mira Billotte.

White Magic's original lineup was comprised of Mira Billotte on vocals and piano, drummer/bassist Miggy Littleton, and guitarist/drummer Andy Mcleod. Billotte played drums and sang in Quix*o*tic with her sister Christina (of Slant 6 fame); Littleton played in Ida; and McLeod also played in California Speedway. For a couple of years, the band played in New York while appearing in a United Bamboo compilation. Drag City signed them in 2003 and in May 18, 2004 they released Through the Sun Door EP to overall critical acclaim. The group also appeared on a free CD split with indie rock band The American Analog Set, sponsored by Tylenol in 2005.

Throughout the year 2005, Billotte performed as White Magic accompanied by guitarist Sleepy Doug Shaw. White Magic's current lineup features both musicians at core aided by an array of friends/musicians bearing similar musical aesthetics.

In November 14, 2006, their first album Dat Rosa Mel Apibus was released through Drag City.

Mira Billotte's alto has earned her comparisons to Grace Slick, Karen Dalton, Beth Orton, Dawn McCarthy from Faun Fables, and Nico at times.