The Wytches go acoustic for an NPR Field Recording session
THE WYTCHES STRIP DOWN FOR AN NPR FIELD RECORDING SESSION
DEBUT LP OUT SUMMER 2014 TBA
WATCH: The Wytches' frontman Kristian Bell performing stripped down versions of "Wide at Midnight," "Crying Clown," and "All Of My Skin" in an Austin, TX backyard
via NPR or YouTube
"The Wytches' furious, hair-flinging psych-rock isn't the stuff of back-porch acoustic sessions: Both live and on the English band's singles, the energy is so intense, it can barely be contained," says NPR , yet somehow these acoustic versions work:They are raw, haunting, and melancholic, highlighting the lyrical depth of the songs and the unique vocals of frontman Kristian Bell. LISTEN: "Wire Frame Mattress" via Pitchfork or Soundcloud
WATCH: Official video for "Gravedweller" via YouTube
"Punky aggression amid the fuzz tone" -New York Times "A primordial blues-ooze that suggests Jack White if his music were actually as goth as his haircuts" - Pitchfork "The band recalls the gnarlier moments of '60s garage-punk a la the Nuggets compilation, and they've got the power and stage presence to pull it off." - SPIN (40 Best Things We Saw at SXSW) "Raw-throat punk, stoner/doom psych, and Bad Seeds swagger, with perhaps just the tiniest hint of Wicker Man folk" - Brooklyn Vegan (50 Artists We're Excited To See at SXSW)
"This is the kind of psych music that doesn't serve bowls of potpourri at dinner parties, instead taking surf rock, adding bilious riffs and pushing the drums down the stairs." - Noisey
Dark and driven, The Wytches consist of vocalist/guitarist Kristian Bell, bassist Dan Rumsey, and drummer Gianni Honey. Their unique sound full of echo and heavy riffs is a narcotic haze with influences ranging from Leonard Cohen to Black Sabbath.
Formed in November 2011 after moving down from Peterborough, this Brighton, UK based three piece is comprised of guitar / organ / lead vocalist Kristian; semi-professional poker playing / severe ADHD suffering drummer Gianni, and fiercely eloquent bassist Dan, who is currently writing a science fiction novel by the name of The Curious Adventures of Charlie Revel. The group gained a strong following in the UK from their debut single and self produced video "Digsaw," and have earned a certain notoriety ever since, thanks to their spellbinding live show that is known for its visceral intensity.
The Wytches have toured incessantly since their forming, which saw them supporting a rich variety of acts including Death Grips, The Black Angels, Band Of Skulls, Chelsea Wolfe, Bosnian Rainbows, Japandroids, Temples, Metz, Future Of The Left, The Cribs, Yuck and Drenge. They released their second single, the AA-side "Beehive Queen"/"Crying Clown," via Hate Hate Hate Records on June 3rd 2013, which sold out almost immediately. Following the success of Beehive Queen, the band re-released "Digsaw" as a limited white label 7". On November 18th, the band released a second AA side single, "Robe For Juda" / "Wide At Midnight" via HateHateHate records.
Look for a debut album out this summer, as well as forthcoming tour dates in North America.
https://www.facebook.com/thewytcheshttps://twitter.com/TheWytches http://instagram.com/thewytches# https://soundcloud.com/thewytches http://www.partisanrecords.com/artists/the-wytches/
DEBUT LP OUT SUMMER 2014 TBA
WATCH: The Wytches' frontman Kristian Bell performing stripped down versions of "Wide at Midnight," "Crying Clown," and "All Of My Skin" in an Austin, TX backyard
via NPR or YouTube
"The Wytches' furious, hair-flinging psych-rock isn't the stuff of back-porch acoustic sessions: Both live and on the English band's singles, the energy is so intense, it can barely be contained," says NPR , yet somehow these acoustic versions work:They are raw, haunting, and melancholic, highlighting the lyrical depth of the songs and the unique vocals of frontman Kristian Bell. LISTEN: "Wire Frame Mattress" via Pitchfork or Soundcloud
WATCH: Official video for "Gravedweller" via YouTube
"Punky aggression amid the fuzz tone" -New York Times "A primordial blues-ooze that suggests Jack White if his music were actually as goth as his haircuts" - Pitchfork "The band recalls the gnarlier moments of '60s garage-punk a la the Nuggets compilation, and they've got the power and stage presence to pull it off." - SPIN (40 Best Things We Saw at SXSW) "Raw-throat punk, stoner/doom psych, and Bad Seeds swagger, with perhaps just the tiniest hint of Wicker Man folk" - Brooklyn Vegan (50 Artists We're Excited To See at SXSW)
"This is the kind of psych music that doesn't serve bowls of potpourri at dinner parties, instead taking surf rock, adding bilious riffs and pushing the drums down the stairs." - Noisey
Dark and driven, The Wytches consist of vocalist/guitarist Kristian Bell, bassist Dan Rumsey, and drummer Gianni Honey. Their unique sound full of echo and heavy riffs is a narcotic haze with influences ranging from Leonard Cohen to Black Sabbath.Formed in November 2011 after moving down from Peterborough, this Brighton, UK based three piece is comprised of guitar / organ / lead vocalist Kristian; semi-professional poker playing / severe ADHD suffering drummer Gianni, and fiercely eloquent bassist Dan, who is currently writing a science fiction novel by the name of The Curious Adventures of Charlie Revel. The group gained a strong following in the UK from their debut single and self produced video "Digsaw," and have earned a certain notoriety ever since, thanks to their spellbinding live show that is known for its visceral intensity.
The Wytches have toured incessantly since their forming, which saw them supporting a rich variety of acts including Death Grips, The Black Angels, Band Of Skulls, Chelsea Wolfe, Bosnian Rainbows, Japandroids, Temples, Metz, Future Of The Left, The Cribs, Yuck and Drenge. They released their second single, the AA-side "Beehive Queen"/"Crying Clown," via Hate Hate Hate Records on June 3rd 2013, which sold out almost immediately. Following the success of Beehive Queen, the band re-released "Digsaw" as a limited white label 7". On November 18th, the band released a second AA side single, "Robe For Juda" / "Wide At Midnight" via HateHateHate records.
Look for a debut album out this summer, as well as forthcoming tour dates in North America.
https://www.facebook.com/thewytcheshttps://twitter.com/TheWytches http://instagram.com/thewytches# https://soundcloud.com/thewytches http://www.partisanrecords.com/artists/the-wytches/
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