NYC based Witnesses was established in 2016 with the release of the haunting cinematic ambient I. By 2019, the project had already expanded into new territory with To disappear and to be nothing – a deeply personal album that drew influence from classic British doom metal, but with elements often described by fans and writers as post-metal.
Since then, Witnesses has continued down this mainly two-track approach of ambient and metal releases, with ambient follow ups II, III, and IV, and doom full-length albums Doom II and The Collapse.
Thematically, Witnesses alternates between stories and introspective lyrics, sometimes blending the two together. The band incorporates a highly textural combination of powerful metal rhythms, progressive leads, intricate melodies, and emotive vocals, into their atmospheric sound. Their brand new album Joy focuses on themes of spiritual and intellectual freedom, traversed through enthralling arrangements and enveloping shrouds of vast and intense soundscapes. Joy was released November 8th
On the Guest DJ Show this Friday, Greg Schwan (guitar, bass guitar, keys, lyrics) will play ten of his influential/favorite tracks. After his playlist, we’ll play a block of music from that new Witnesses album Joy!
Catch The Friday Guest DJ Hour Show
Central Europe: 15:00 and 21:00
US East Coast: 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM
US West Coast: 6:00 AM and 12:00 PM
Head over to our Tune In page and choose your preferred listening method – download one of our apps or stream directly in your browser.
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