Name: Whatever Witch You Are
Brand: Dead Heavens

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

da191

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2017-06-16

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Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

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Standard:20

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00821826017559

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Dead Heavens

Genre GB

Psychedelic

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Dine Alone Records

Dine Alone Records is a Canadian independent record label that was founded in 2005 by Joel Carriere. With a passion for discovering and nurturing talent, the label has become a prominent force in the music industry. Dine Alone Records prides itself on its diverse roster of *artists* spanning various genres including rock, indie, alternative, and more.

Over the years, Dine Alone Records has established itself as an influential player in the music scene, consistently releasing high-quality albums that resonate with fans worldwide. The label's commitment to artistic integrity and innovation has earned them a reputation for being at the forefront of cutting-edge music.

With an impressive catalog of releases from both emerging and established *performers*, Dine Alone Records continues to champion creativity and originality. Their dedication to supporting their artists throughout every step of their musical journey sets them apart from other labels. Whether it's through artist development or strategic marketing campaigns, Dine Alone Records ensures that each *artist* receives the attention they deserve.

The early sparks of the Dead Heavens’ sound began on a Schreifels solo, with Thomas and Aguilar as the backing band. They were obsessing over Cream’s first album Fresh Cream and MBV, My Bloody Valentine’s both miasmic yet blissful follow up to Loveless. Aguilar also introduced them to the psych beauty of White Fence on that tour, which resonated with Schreifels, who was in the mood for heavier music, guitar solos, and a big rock feeling after a recent Quicksand tour. Upon returning to NYC, Aguilar reacquainted Thomas and Schreifels with musician, painter, engineer and dude who came up with the title Use Your Illusion, Paul Kostabi, who had previously played in White Zombie and Psychotica. “I knew Paul from his days with White Zombie, but hadn’t seen him in years and didn’t know he was recording,” Schreifels said. “Turns out he was in possession of the same 16-track reel-to-reel I had recorded Gorilla Biscuits’ Start Today on back in ’89, so it was a perfect fit.” They began recording at Kostabi’s home studio in Piermont, New York with his massive collection of ‘70s recording reels from The James Gang, Sabbath, and Hendrix, spinning in between takes. “Those recordings really inspired our sound,” Schreifels said of Kostabi’s analog archive. “We began to see ourselves in the context of the Vietnam War.” Eventually Kostabi joined Dead Heavens, which had morphed mid-recording from a project into an actual band, changing the sound dramatically. Heavier and dual guitar leads, more sonic possibilities. Whether they’re connecting the sounds of the psychedelic ‘70s or channeling the now, Dead Heavens are sound tracking their exploration and as drummer Drew Thomas mentions, “What the world needs now is for more people to take psychedelic drugs.” Dead Heavens is launched into the world to succeed where the hippies failed. Since their inception, Dead Heavens has released three 7” singles through various labels and has toured the country numerous times.

Whatever Witch You Are

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