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Independent record store Spiral Scratch Records will be hosting Chicago band Witch Feet on Saturday (Feb 16), alongside the Word Girls and Afterbirth Tycoon. WitchFeet plays loud, grungy indie rock that is simultaneously catchy and abrasive. The band originated in Chicago, and their line-up includes Buffalo drummer Dave Chudy. Joining them are the Word Girls, who are a newly formed local act featuring the musical abilities of Bill Behill and Cory Nealon. Originally booked at Mohawk Place, the show was rescheduled and moved to Spiral Scratch after the unfortunate closing of the aforementioned venue. The disappearance of Mohawk has left an empty space in the local music community, but Spiral Scratch Records will be filling that void with the powerful sounds of aggressive rock this weekend.
- tom etu - Artvoice - Buffalo NY
Spiral Scratch never really fails to disappoint - this time around, they're bringing the delightfully Archers of Loaf-y Witchfeet. Think driving basslines, gritty vocals, and a pop-sensibility that definitely exists even if you can't quite put your finger on it. The Afterbirth Tycoon and The Word Girls will be opening up the show for what promises to be a fun Saturday night at Spiral Scratch headquarters.
The show is at Spiral Scratch and it starts at 6:00pm. This one is all ages, kids! - Buffablog
We hit it and quit it on this week’s Local Anesthetic. Bam Bam Bam. The Luck of Eden Hall are in top form on the new disc Alligators Eat Gumdrops. Rich vocals mark the new EP from Deserters with guitar augmentation from Pat Sansone of Wilco. Plus, John Swamy is back with a new one from Happy Ashtray. Tons of great new Chicago music awaits at the link below.
Local Anesthetic Playlist – September 2, 2012:
The Luck of Eden Hall, “Bangalore”
Deserters, “Landslide”
Train Company, “October”
Magic Box, See Me in Sky”
Witchfeet, “Target of the Insult”
Happy Ashtray, “70 Miles” - 93XRT Chicago
Witch Feet (members of All Eyes West) has released a new two song single "Sad City b/w Reader of Palms" on their Bandcamp page for free download. These two songs will also be available on their upcoming debut full-length album scheduled for release later this year. You can also catch the band live at Beat Kitchen Thursday Sep. 6th in support of The Flips. - The Deli
Discography
S/T "Pink" EP - Three song download and four song CD.
"Target of the Insult" digital SINGLE - Featured on WXRT's long running Local Anesthetic radio show in Chicago. Digital download only.
"Sad City b/w Reader of Palms" digital SINGLE - Two song single featuring two tracks from the band's first full-length album "Art Garbage". Digital download only.
"Art Garbage" nine song LP - The first full-length album from the band. Available as 12" Vinyl, CD, and digital download December 2012. Teaser video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJnziC2uGmc
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Bio
WitchFeet is an indie rock band based out of Chicago. The band features members of All Eyes West on Jumpstart Records. WitchFeet has been compared to the likes of Superchunk, Replacements, Dinosaur Jr, Pixies, Sugar, Guided by Voices, Archers of Loaf, Jawbreaker, Swervedriver, Superdrag among others.
The influence of big guitar '90s indie and alternative rock is evident in their sound. Driving rhythms supporting creative guitar work and strong vocal melodies give WitchFeet a timeless quality that transcends the narrow minded tendency of modern indie acts to fall into cookie cutter fads and flavor of the week sonics. WitchFeet is first and foremost an honest to goodness hard hitting rock 'n' roll band that writes great songs and delivers on stage.
WitchFeet recently released their debut full-length album "Art Garbage" in December 2012. The album was recorded by Ian G. and Justin M. at Studio Forty-One in Chicago and mastered by Mike Hagler (Wilco, Neko Case, Mekons). The album is available on 12" vinyl, CD, and digital download. The record was released on the band's own No Support Records imprint.
WitchFeet will be touring throughout the midwest and east coast in support of their first full-length album in late 2012 and 2013.
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