QUOTES

I had feelings of 80's nostalgia listening to this song. It could have easily been in a John Hughes movie - Long Lonely Drive” - The Blackman Revue Radio

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SHOWS

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

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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. Their distinctive sound combines driving basslines, haunting textures, and slide guitar, drawing comparisons to The Cult, Queens of the Stone Age, Killing Joke, Interpol, and The War on Drugs. The band is currently engaged in a promotional relationship with Ghost Rocket, a key partner in the international independent music landscape.

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". The ensemble will travel to Los Angeles for the ceremony at The Avalon on July 30, 2026.

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. PRS registration, instrumentals, stems, and alternate mixes are available for film, television, advertising, and commercial licensing.

THE WITCHING HOUNDS ARE:

Simon Oakley

David French

Seth Oakley

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Lies, Damn, Lies

Simon Oakley & The Witching Hounds

“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

Simon Oakley & The Witching Hounds

“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.

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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ARTWORK by simon david smitH

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