Intriguing and unique, delightfully haunting, slightly unsettling, consistently catchy and lushly layered, Wicca’s spine-tingling songs are a delicious combination of class solo musicianship and shared alt ambition - all blended together to bring addictive aural theatrics.
But frankly, Wicca, you had us when we read the word ‘Goth’ in your bio…
‘I grew up with that genre,’ says keyboard player Ruben. ‘My dad was a mega-Goth in the 80s! He was proper into his Goth. The Sisters of Mercy, Bauhaus, Alien Sex Fiend…’
‘We all bring our own influences to the band,’ adds Cameron (lead guitar).’
‘I think the Goth side is more to do with our image,’ offers Jamie the bassist. ‘A lot of people who come to our gigs tend to be very alternative.’
There’s a bit of Muse, Ghost, most things to be fair, in the Wicca mix, but, ultimately, Wicca are doing Wicca and you’ve just gotta give them a listen. Preferably in an abandoned church lit by candles. Or a castle of some description that’s illuminated by flaming torches. With a thick, ominous, swirling fog settling outside. Ok, so maybe that’s going a bit far. Noone reading this should have ‘getting arrested for trespassing in a highly stereotypical Gothic manner’ on their 2025 bingo card. But that’s the image listening to this Norwich based band is capable of conjuring up. Their songs are mesmerising melodies, each one different, often taking unpredictable turns, always sinfully moreish – bursting with crisp and clear basslines, sprinkled with keys, spiked with guitars and lead into battle by lead singer Jack’s soft, sweet voice with a sting.
‘Our message is escapism,’ says Jack. ‘The music we create is about being other worldly. It’s about taking you away from reality.’
The band’s future is full of writing and recording new music. And playing live, of course, but what about their past? How did Wicca come to grace the world?
Rhythm guitarist Will tells us, ‘The first time I met Cameron I was in the music class in Year 8. He was playing Van Halen in front of our whole class. I’d never seen anyone play guitar like him! I was learning guitar at the time, and we started jamming in school.’
‘I’ve always liked bands but I always wanted to be part of an orchestra,’ says Ruben, who reached Grade 8 on the piano when he was in his mid-teens.
This definitely comes through in Wicca’s songs which are rich with instrumental elements that bring something different to every listen.
Played on stage they sound pretty spectacular too. ‘Most of our fans have found us by coming to our gigs and seeing us live,’ says Jamie.
Spooky season is fast approaching friends – and if you’re looking for an accompanying playlist, get these boys on. Wicca could well be your new obsession of the season.
