Chosen by Monk

There’s nothing quiet about how loudly this Scottish coven (for that is how their name is pronounced) are shouting about the unexpected journey on which they have found themselves in the 12 months since the release of their debut album – an adventure which they have now captured and documented in this audio-visual presentation, filmed on tour in Scandinavia and Ireland:

Speaking about the latest single, regarded as the most gut-wrenching and dynamic song on the album, lead vocalist and guitarist Agnes Alder told us:

It’s taken a while to feel comfortable releasing ‘Whispers’ as its own thing.

The song itself, lyrically, came from a very personal place, in contrast to the broader themes elsewhere on the record. This, for me, is a song that cuts right to the bone; it might not be too obvious in the lyrics themselves, but it’s taken a year of seeing the fans respond to it, watching it become one of their favourites, to really have the courage and the confidence to give it some of the love it deserves.

The screams weren’t planned. They weren’t on the first version, but when we went back into the studio after a few weeks, that’s what had to come out, so what you hear in this song is the depth of that feeling. It’s one of the most cathartic, tender and ultimately visceral songs on the album, and deciding to release it now feels like the acceptance of a direction in my songwriting that I feel ready to explore on the next record.

We were so lucky that our Creative Scotland funding allowed us to take this tour and to bring Amy Greenbank with us. We got to work with an incredibly talented videographer, and we made a friend for life. She’s someone who will always be part of the Cwfen family.

We made incredible memories on this tour and it’s so lovely to see some of them here.

Guitarist Guy DeNuit added:

Following an unexpectedly busy and wonderful 12 months since the release of ‘Sorrows’, we’re proud to share our new video for ‘Whispers’. This song has become a live favourite with the band and audiences, and we are so fortunate to have had this documented and beautifully presented by our videographer and dear friend, Amy Greenbank.