Esben and the Witch - Esben and the Witch
by Matt Williams
published: 23 / 2 / 2013

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Matt William takes photographs of Brighton gothic trio Esben and the Witch at the Scala in London
Named after a Danish fairy tale, Esben and the Witch are a gothic trio who have now released on Matador Records two albums, 2011’s ‘Violet Cries’ and this year’s ‘Wash the Sins Not Only the Face’. The group, who come from Brighton, have won much critical acclaim for their mournfully beautiful, but intense live shows, and have been playing to rising audiences. These photographs were taken by Matt Williams on the 26th February at one of the largest shows to date at the 1,000 capacity Scala on the London date of a recent British tour.
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Interview (2011) |
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Brighton-based spooky-sounding folk band band Esben and the Witch's Daneil Copeman talks to Paul Waller about his band's debut album, 'Violet Cries' and touring America |
live reviews |
XOYO, London, 9/2/2011 |
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Despite its sauna-like conditions, Helen Tipping at the XOYO in London finds young Brighton-based band Esben and the Witch's haunting atmospherics to be totally compelling |
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Violet Cries (2010) |
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Hauntingly beautiful debut album from Brighton-based indie group, Esben and the Witch |
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