Witterquick

Witterquick is a British modern rock and alternative rock band that begins in 2014 in the South West of England. The group forms in a back bedroom and sets out to make music that feels direct and meaningful, with a sound that combines punk-rock intensity, the melodic side of pop, and the scale of 1970s and 1980s stadium rock.

Early releases and response

The band first reaches a wider audience in December 2014 with the video for The Otherside, a dark but upbeat track that draws strong attention online. The song later appears as a self-released digital single and reaches number 53 in the iTunes Rock Charts. The release also gains airplay support from BBC Introducing Devon, where Will Alford is described as one of the finest frontmen Devon produces in recent years.

Debut EP and recording

Witterquick records its debut five-track EP, Beneath the Spinning Lights, in Cardiff with producer Romesh Dodangoda, whose credits include Bring Me The Horizon, Twin Atlantic and Lower Than Atlantis. Dodangoda says he wants to work with the band after hearing Rise!. The EP is later mastered by Alex Wharton at Abbey Road Studios.

Live work and line-up

The band plays numerous live dates with Nothing But Thieves and completes a supporting national tour around the time of its early single releases. The group includes Will Alford and bassist and co-writer Ollie, who speaks about the reaction to The Otherside and the band’s focus on writing songs they consider their best. Witterquick says it does not use professional songwriters, auto-tune or outside branding, presenting itself as a self-contained band project.

Style and outlook

Witterquick describes its approach as aiming for songs with substance rather than empty style. Its stated aim is to write music that matters, with each song treated as a possible favourite. The band’s early material and presentation position it as a self-released rock act emerging from the South West English scene.

Other recorded detail

Soldiers is identified as the first single from Beneath the Spinning Lights.