Topaz McGarrigle, a musical nomad from the bohemian haven of Dripping Springs, Texas, began his his creative journey amidst the enchanting landscapes of magical springs and untamed countryside. He started busking saxophone on Austin’s Sixth Street in fourth grade, Topaz’s musical odyssey then led him from London to Duke Ellington School of the Arts in D.C. to jazz studies at NYU, culminating in international tours and iconic festival performances.

After traversing the globe, Topaz returned to his roots in Austin, where he birthed the Golden Dawn Arkestra in 2013 – a transcendent interstellar act with six critically acclaimed albums. In 2024, TOPAZ unveils his debut solo EP, a vibrant fusion of Synth Pop, French House, Italo Disco, and Bloghouse inspired by his DJing escapades during the pandemic. Drawing from influences like Daft Punk, David Bowie, Chromeo, and Steve Monite, Topaz’s solo venture promises a refreshingly playful brand of synth-laden indie pop that will make you smile and bop.

A vibrant, synesthetic experience, channelling the energy of 1980s synth-pop and Italo-disco. Influences from iconic artists like Giorgio Moroder, Dead or Alive, and Eurythmics are palpable, yet TOPAZ seamlessly blends these retro aesthetics with his distinctive style.

- KATBLUT MAGAZINE

The newly released four-song set mixes a slab of suave sax, heavy beats, and sweaty dance floor grooves, anchored by the “Cosmic Opera” trilogy of music videos directed by Ben Blanchard that sets the music into a retro Eighties world of Euro high-fashion glam and Dionysian revel.

- Austin Chronicle