Esben and the Witch | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Brighton, England |
| Genres | Post-rock, alternative rock, gothic rock, indie rock, darkwave |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Nostromo Records, Season of Mist Matador |
| Members | Rachel Davies Daniel Copeman Thomas Fisher |
| Website | esbenandthewitch |
Esben and the Witch are a British three piece rock band formed in Brighton in 2008.[1] consisting of Rachel Davies (vocals, bass), Thomas Fisher (guitar), and Daniel Copeman (drums, electronics – formerly guitar).[2][3][4] Their name comes from the Danish fairytale, "Esben and the Witch".[1][2]
After a self-released 33 EP in 2009 and a limited seven-inch single "Lucia, at the Precipice" in February 2010, the band signed with Matador Records. The band's debut single for the label, "Marching Song", was released in October 2010, followed by their debut album Violet Cries in January 2011. The band's second album, Wash the Sins Not Only the Face, was released in January 2013. In June 2014 the band announced their third album A New Nature, the first to be released on their own Nostromo Records label.[5] The band signed to independent French metal label, Season of Mist, in July 2016.[6]
- ^ a b Phares, Heather. "Esben and the Witch - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 6 February 2013.
- ^ a b "Ones To Watch 2010: Esben And The Witch", Clash, 21 January 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2013
- ^ Lester, Paul (2009) "New band of the day: Esben and the Witch (No 635)", The Guardian, 25 September 2009. Retrieved 24 March 2013
- ^ Meighan, Nicola (2010) "Exposure: Esben and the Witch", The List, 29 April 2010. Retrieved 24 March 2013
- ^ "The Quietus - News - Esben And The Witch Announce New Album". The Quietus. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
- ^ "Esben and the Witch, Nowhere album, Expansive Primal Goth-Punk (news, biography, releases, downloads, line-up, tour dates) | Season of Mist, Metal Label". Season-of-mist.com. Retrieved 7 March 2020.