L.A. Witch Explained

L.A. Witch
Origin:Los Angeles, California, United States
Years Active:2011 - present
Label:Suicide Squeeze Records
Current Members:Ellie English, Irita Pai, Sade Sanchez
Past Members:Crystal Nava

L.A. Witch is an American garage-rock trio formed in Los Angeles, California in 2011.[1] [2] Founded by L.A. natives[3] Sade Sanchez (vocals, guitar) and Irita Pai (bass), the band's sound has been described as a "mix of forlorn psych folk, lethargic lo-fi blues and boozy garage rock drones steeped in moody, drugged-out surf reverb."[4] The group's influences include Black Sabbath, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, and seminal L.A. punk rock bands X and the Gun Club.[5] [6]

History

Formation

Sanchez formed the all female group when her then-boyfriend forbade her from playing with male musicians.[7] Asked to come up with a name, the band chose its current name after discovering its first choice, Witch, was taken.[8] Drummer Ellie English replaced original drummer Crystal Nava after the latter left for New York City and didn't return.[9] [10]

Influences

The band cites The Gun Club as one of its early influences, with Sanchez noting that "When our band first met, that was one of the connections we made. There’s something about their vibe — it’s blues-y, twang-y, kind of country, but also poetic and goth-y — that inspired me."[11]

Touring and Recording

The band toured extensively before releasing its eponymous debut album in 2017,[12] [13] recorded at Hurley Studios in Costa Mesa and mixed in Highland Park, Los Angeles.[14] Their second album, Play With Fire, was released in 2020, followed by a cover of the Gun Club's Ghost on the Highway.[15] The band tours frequently in the U.S. and internationally.[16] [17] Joining the band on its 2022 European tour was guitarist Lauren Andino of the Los Angeles-based duo Tremours.

Discography

Albums

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: L.A. Witch: L.A. Witch. Rindner. Grant. September 14, 2017. Spectrum Culuter. October 3, 2019.
  2. Web site: Songs, Lyrics, Breakups and More! Interview with LA Witch. October 6, 2017. Rock Your Lyrics. October 3, 2019.
  3. Web site: About A Band: LA Witch. UO Blog. October 2, 2019.
  4. Web site: Season of the L.A. Witch. Lothspeich. Dustin. May 9, 2015. NBC San Diego. October 2, 2019.
  5. Web site: Don't call L.A. Witch goth — they give a spellbinding tour through many influences. Milo. Jeff. August 22, 2018. Detroit Metro Times. October 2, 2019.
  6. Web site: LA Witch Left The City of Angels For A Three Year-Long Tour. Klein. Simon. October 31, 2017. AdHoc. October 2, 2019.
  7. Web site: L.A. Witch Leans on Musical Family for Tour, New Releases. Uitti. Jacob. American Songwriter. 16 November 2021 . June 2, 2022.
  8. Web site: LA Witch Left The City of Angels For A Three Year-Long Tour. Klein. Simon. October 31, 2017. AdHoc. October 4, 2019.
  9. Web site: About A Band: LA Witch. UO Blog. October 4, 2019.
  10. Web site: L.A. Witch Leans on Musical Family for Tour, New Releases. Uitti. Jacob. 16 November 2021. American Songwriter. November 28, 2021.
  11. Web site: Q&A: Garage-rock band L.A. Witch bringing its rich brew to four-act gig at Rickshaw. Conner. Shawn. January 26, 2022. Edmonton Journal. March 7, 2022.
  12. Web site: The weird sisters in L.A. Witch conjure up a seductive debut. Rife. Katie. September 8, 2017. The A.V. Club. October 2, 2019.
  13. Web site: L.A. Witch: Extremes of Happiness and Misery. August 31, 2017. L.A. Record. October 3, 2019.
  14. Web site: L.A. Witch. Suicide Squeeze Records. June 27, 2020.
  15. Web site: Q&A: Garage-rock band L.A. Witch bringing its rich brew to four-act gig at Rickshaw. Conner. Shawn. January 26, 2022. Edmonton Journal. March 7, 2022.
  16. Web site: A Quick Chat With Ellie English of L.A. Witch. Jenson. Kat. 23 October 2017. Tom Tom Mag. October 2, 2019.
  17. Web site: A Day In Life With Sade of L.A. Witch. Órale Mag. October 2, 2019.

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