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About Witches
Witches write sinister, twisted pop songs. They combine trumpet, glockenspiel, guitars, analogue synth and anything else they can lay their hands on to create a sound that's as diverse as its influences, including Daniel Johnston, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Radiohead, Neutral Milk Hotel and Faith No More. Witches have been known to sound like a cross between Sparklehorse, Low and Yo La Tengo.
In September 2007 Witches released their debut album Heart of Stone, which gained some rave reviews. The band have also released a live video Live and Undead, which can be downloaded in return for a donation to homeless charity Shelter.
Witches played an explosive run of gigs throughout 2007, including Truck, Audioscope (supporting amongst others Michael Rother and Dieter Mobius of Kraftwerk and Harmonia), and UniTruck festivals, as well as support slots for bands like Low vs Diamond, Six Nation State and Blackbud.
2008 has been a busy year for Witches, including a change of line-up, with Tim and Dan leaving the band in February. Both have been a major part of Witches over the years, particularly for our album Heart of Stone, songwriting, and live shows. The band have recently recruited Martin Newton on guitars and are continuing as a five-piece for the time being.
Witches recently played their first two dates in London, both at The Windmill, supporting Lisa Lindley-Jones and Danny and the Champions of the World. Additionaly, they've just received their first national radio play on BBC 6 Music, as well as being featured in the March issue of The Fly. This summer Witches will start work on their second album, the follow-up to Heart of Stone, which is pencilled in for release next year.