Sabrina Kennedy has released her new single ‘Witch Of The West’ today.
‘Witch Of The West’ is a powerful rock anthem reminiscent of the likes of Hole and Garbage. The song references her Boston roots while reflecting on her move to London’s Portobello Road and the reputation of a witch she gained for reading tarot at Chiltern Firehouse parties.
The song is co-written and produced by Grammy-winning producer and Killing Joke bassist Youth. The pair connected after he supported Sabrina’s 2023 single ‘Magic & Mayhem’ on producer panel radio show Jukebox Judgement and discovered they have a shared interest in the mystic and supernatural.
Regarding ‘Witch Of The West’ Sabrina says, “‘Witch Of The West’ is a satirical and mystical fantasy around people’s perceptions of me. I lived on Portobello Road and read tarot at parties and got a reputation for having ‘powers’. A footballer I’d met broke his leg and asked if I hexed him. Then a certain singer didn’t like her boyfriend talking to me. She messaged him: “stay away from that witch of the West” (West London) – so I had my title. But really it’s about being misunderstood, other people’s misconceptions, and staying true to yourself.”
