WITCH - "Kamusale"

Photo by Izzie Austin

Zamrock legends WITCH (aka We Intend to Cause Havoc) have their new album, SOGOLO, due tomorrow, and they have a new single out to keep us excited for it. "Kamusale" continues their previous singles' move towards a more rock based sound. The song has a crunchy guitar, and a sound that is a more updated version of their original 70's sound. "Kamusale" is based on a Bemba children's game song, and it has a certain vibe that makes it feel both retro and modern at the same time. It's a mixture of the funk of the 70's, the crunchy guitar of the 90's, and a modern sensibility that ties the whole thing together. WITCH have such an exciting sound on their hands, and we can barely wait until the full album comes out tomorrow.

Frontman Emmanuelle "Jagari" Chanda says of the band's new single:

“Children gather under the moonlight in the village and pretend to be preparing themselves for marriage. So we are saying as kids, be careful who you pick. Don't follow the beauty of the face or body. Go deeper into the character and make sure you are marrying the right person.”

You can watch the video for "Kamusale" below. SOGOLO will be out June 13 on Partisan Records, and is available for pre-order through Bandcamp. For more on WITCH, check out the band's website.