[1] While still in high school, Gordon, along with Jenny Mitchell and John Merritt, formed The Barmitzvah Brothers.

[2] The group released several albums and played shows with Final Fantasy, Arcade Fire and The Burning Hell.

[3] Having previously performed together including as the recording and touring band for Islands, Gordan and brother Evan collaborated together for the first time as The Magic.

"[5] The album featured Sylvie Smith on backing vocals and Aaron Curtis on drums.

In 2010 he also recorded and performed as part of Richard Laviolette's seven-piece backing band the Oil Spills.