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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...

Photo by Izzie Austin Zamrock pioneers WITCH (aka We Intend to Cause Havoc) have a new single out that is going to blow some minds. "Nadi" is being called the heaviest song on their upcoming album, and it's certainly the heaviest we've covered of theirs. It's a psychedelic showcase heavy on funk and general groove. There aren't many songs out there you can headbang to and legitimately dance to, but "Nadi" pulls that off. It's along the lines of Parliament/Funkadelic's more rock focused songs, especially since it doesn't loose any of the groove we associate with WITCH. It's also certainly not a 70's throwback. It looks back at WITCH's past while pushing their sound and style forward. Guest singer Theresa Ng'Ambi says of the band's latest single: “When I created the lyrics for 'Nadi', I was in the studio in Berlin surrounded by energy of love, and creativity. 'Nadi' came from my heart an emotional need to...

Photo by Izzie Austin 2021 saw the reunion of Zamrock legends WITCH (We Intend to Cause Havoc) and 2023 saw the release of their first album in almost forty years, Zango. Now, they're once again back with new music. "Queenless King" sees WITCH infusing their Zamrock sound with more of a garage-psych sound. The song is endlessly captivating and has an undeniable energy. It's both a fuzzed out rock song and a classic psychedelic Zamrock showcase. The best part is that it truly sounds like a lost recording from the 70's. They even managed to get that gritty recording style that modern bands try all sorts of digital tricks to achieve. "Queenless King" shows that Zango wasn't just a one-off, and WITCH are back to bring us more great music. Jagari (lead vocals) says of the band's upcoming album: “‘SOGOLO’   means front or future. It is the future of a team with hope, peace, love; we’re wearing smiles, we march and dance to criss-cross rhythms. Let’s go...