We sat down with Bog Witch to dive into the inspirations behind their music, explore the creative process behind their latest release, and get a glimpse of what fans can look forward to next. Read the full interview below.
How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard it?
My music blends indie folk, Americana, and experimental singer-songwriter styles, with a bit of garage rock in the mix. There’s a strong DIY aesthetic to everything I do. I try to add textures that reflect the themes I’m exploring in each song. People often describe my vocal delivery as emotional. I also enjoy using unconventional instruments and sounds to create something haunting, whimsical, or both.
How has your sound evolved since you first started making music?
When I first started, I was frustrated by my musical limitations. But over the years, performing has been like on-the-job training. I’ve grown as a musician through experience, and I’d like to think my music now has more depth and nuance than when I began.
What’s a bizarre or unexpected inspiration behind one of your songs?
I get inspired by all kinds of things, but usually a song starts with an image or a phrase. “Girl in the Box” came from a puppet demonstration I saw on TV. A song I co-wrote for Blackfoot Daisy actually began with a random Google search—and that’s happened more than once. I’ve written at least three songs that started from Googling a weird idea.
What’s the most memorable moment of your music career so far?
In 2022, Blackfoot Daisy played a big bluegrass festival in Atlanta called Chomp N Stomp. We usually close with a cover of Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit.” After the set, we were wandering around the vendor tents, and people kept coming up to high-five me. Later that night, I found a bunch of emails from folks who had seen our performance, saying how much they loved that version of the song. That really stuck with me.
Tell us all you can about your latest release and where and when to find it?
My latest release is “Seasick,” which came out on April 22, 2025—Earth Day. It started as a ghost story about a woman murdered by her lover, but as I worked on it, the story shifted. It became the ocean’s voice, speaking to humanity about the betrayal it has suffered under our care. I wrote it on the ukulele, which I kept in the final version because of its oceanic feel. The track also includes autoharp, homemade percussion using washboard and thimbles, and real whale sounds—echolocation and all. There’s also a musical saw, wailing like a siren from the depths. I wanted to build an underwater soundscape that feels ethereal, eerie, and spellbinding. You can stream “Seasick” on all major platforms—Apple Music, Spotify, Instagram, Facebook, Deezer, Tidal, and more—under my artist name, Bog Witch.