A three-piece band from Brighton that has been active for the past seven or so years, Esben & the Witch will be performing in Malta for the second time at the end of this month, thanks to Hairy Amp Promotions. Making waves even before the release of their first album, the band released its third album last year. Crowdfunded, released on the band’s own Nostromo label, produced by music legend Steve Albini and critically acclaimed by all the music mags that matter, latest album A New Nature revealed a more organic, even heavier side to their music, bringing the band a whole new audience without alienating their existing fanbase. MICHAEL BUGEJA speaks to the band’s vocalist and bass player RACHEL DAVIES as the band readies itself for a second sonic attack on our little rock.
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Esben & The Witch will be performing at Razzett L-Aħmar in Mosta on Saturday, February 28. Local acts The Violent Violets and Krishna will be supporting. Tickets are available online at www.ticketline.com.mt. For more information, click here.
This article was first published on LittleRock.com.mt (21 February, 2015)