Purple Witch of Culver Press

 
 
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“Like the final piece in a complex multi-dimensional puzzle, the Sarah Safaie that would move to LA in early 2020 – yeah, think on that timing for a second – could not have been better primed to bump into Evan Taylor almost the moment she touched down.”

 
 

 
 
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"“Trig” is full of biting East Coast attitude, with a groove perfect for a sarcastic walk down the sidewalk. “Eulogy of a Sunbeam” has all the chill California atmospherics, full of ascendance, hope and love.”

 
 

 
 

NPR's All Songs Considered: October 2020

“It's called "Trig" and is a poetic tune addressing the turbulent state of the world and the notion that we need to come together.”

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NPR Music Playlists - October 2020

Bob Boilen’s Playlist - featuring “Trig”…

 
 

 
 
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“‘Eulogy for a Sunbeam’ starts with a dark tumbling drum beat, gospel-tinged organ, and Safaie’s meandering yet unapologetically piercing poetry that demonstrates the band’s ever-developing effort to create sonic imagery in conjunction with poignant words and phrases.”

 
 

 
 
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“Bridging the gap between jazz and electro funk with an experimental edge, the song layers poetic vocal cadence over the tight jam to make for a musical dynamic that grabs the listener in its fresh originality."

 
 

 
 

Woody Radio DJ Mike Show - Interviews with Brandi Ediss and Purple Witch of Culver!: October 2020

"–it’s really telling who their biggest musical influences were. When I asked the question, Sarah responded with John Coltrane–because of his sense of exploration and searching. Evan responded with Brian Wilson–because of his studio wizardry."

 
 

 
 

Unrated Magazine : November 2020

"‘Trig’ is the title of our first song. The rhythmic foundation was laid by a drums and percussion ensemble, recorded by engineer Spencer Guerra. Producer, Evan Taylor, layered the rest of the instrumental foundation; I played baritone sax and wrote and delivered the poetry."

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THE PURPLE WITCH OF CULVER – Eulogy for a Sunbeam: 2020

“I think I like this new single even more than the previous one. A tribal drumbeat lasts throughout, and the bulk of the song has a sparkly 70s funk mixed with electronics and rock and roll guitar.”

 
 

 
 


THE PURPLE WITCH OF CULVER – Eulogy for a Sunbeam: 2020

“This isn’t typical Jersey Beat indie music, but it’s certainly worthy of your attention.”

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