“This was an incredibly well woven record that hits the sweet spots for so many rock genres that anyone into rock music in general should really love it ” - The Sounds Won't Stop
ABOUT
The Witching Hounds™ are a three-piece rock band from East Sussex, England, blending the grit of British alternative rock with the cinematic atmosphere of desert rock
ACCOLADES & 2026 HIMA NOMINATION
The Witching Hounds™ have earned significant industry recognition
2026 HIMA Nomination: Simon Oakley is an official nominee in the ROCK category for the 2026 Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) for their single, "Long Lonely Drive"
Radio Wigwam Awards: The band previously earned 3rd Place in the 2025 Radio Wigwam Awards (Classic, Rock & Blues section)
Global Reach: Their music has built a growing international audience, with strong streaming performance across the UK, USA, and Latin America
LIVE PERFORMANCE
The Witching Hounds™ have established a reputation for powerful live performances, highlighted by a support slot with legendary American blues-rock duo Left Lane Cruiser at The Piper, St Leonards-on-Sea
UPCOMING PROJECTS
The band is currently preparing to release their new seven-track LP, The Appalachian King, which represents their most ambitious and cinematic work to date
SYNC & LICENSING
Written by Simon Oakley, the entire catalogue is 100% one-stop sync-ready
THE WITCHING HOUNDS ARE:
Simon Oakley
David French
Seth Oakley
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“Raw, loud, and restless — a mix of The Sex Pistols vs Hawkwind with psychedelic pulse and punk grit. Lies, Damn, Lies is a visceral protest track, cut against the background of Conspiracy Theories, The New World Order and The Military Industrial Complex"
“Illogical Pain” is a rock song that dives deep into the chaos of emotional recovery. Through haunting imagery and raw lyricism, it paints the picture of someone walking through the ruins of their past — confronting loss, Read more
“Illogical Pain” is a rock song that dives deep into the chaos of emotional recovery. Through haunting imagery and raw lyricism, it paints the picture of someone walking through the ruins of their past — confronting loss, confusion, and transformation. With verses steeped in surreal landscapes and a chorus that explodes with defiance, the song captures the universal struggle of finding strength in vulnerability. Musically powerful and lyrically poetic, “Illogical Pain” speaks to anyone who’s ever felt lost in the storm yet determined to rise again.
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Ghost Dance 3:520:00/3:52
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Long Lonely Drive 3:050:00/3:05
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Rise Of The Unknown 5:550:00/5:55
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0:00/4:14
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Isolation 2:270:00/2:27
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0:00/3:54
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Sometimes 4:580:00/4:58
Simon Oakley & The Witching Hounds - Live In Hastings 2024
Simon Oakley & The Witching Hounds
Recorded live at The Carlisle, Hastings, East Sussex 23/11/2024
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Hope (Live) 3:000:00/3:00
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0:00/3:47
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0:00/4:31
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0:00/3:21
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Fevered (Live) 4:060:00/4:06
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0:00/4:16
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0:00/3:45
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0:00/5:25
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0:00/4:17
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The Witching Hounds 4:080:00/4:08
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0:00/3:12
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Whispering Voice 3:250:00/3:25
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0:00/3:41
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0:00/3:41
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Heart Of The Sun 4:030:00/4:03
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Hope 3:200:00/3:20
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0:00/3:46
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Fire in My Belly 3:550:00/3:55
