ZOE SCOTT – ‘BURN THE WITCH’
“Burn the Witch” is an ode to femme power and resilience; and how the many archetypes of the feminine have been shamed into silence and submission by the systems that be.
This single sets out to reclaim the title ‘Witch’, and powerfully ruminates on finding strength in the very fire meant to silence you. It tells the story of transformation through pain and sisterhood, questioning the contradictions femmes face existing within patriarchal society.
The track builds from quiet reflection to a sweeping, cinematic crescendo. With layered vocal harmonies, driving percussion, squealing lapsteel and an almost ritualistic intensity, Zoe delivers a performance that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
“Burn the Witch is for the femmes who have been fucked over by the world of man.” Zoe explains. “It’s about their anger, their beauty, their mess. It’s a critique of the masculine, their lust turned hatred. Why do you hate all you want? A contradiction so fraught…”
‘Burn The Witch’ will be released on all streaming platforms on Friday 28th of November 2025, along with an accompanying music video produced by Maison Alma and Mythos Media.
CREDITS
Written by: Zoe Scott
Produced by: Zoe Scott
Vocals & Guitar: Zoe Scott
Lapsteel: Zach Evans
Electric Guitar & Pedal Steel: Dan Kalisher
Bass: Fendy Rizk
Drums: Komang Priatna Suardi
Recorded at: Soma Sound Studios & Taman Bermain Nosstress
Mixed & Mastered by: Kahu Sanson-Burnett
Artwork by: Seb Boyles & Cormac Doyle
Based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Zoe Scott is an indie folk artist whose music plays on the alchemy of vulnerability and power through cinematic storytelling. Her sound moves between intimate and expansive — weaving ethereal harmonies, organic textures, and emotional honesty into lyrics that feel both grounded and transcendent.
Drawing from her travels and most recent creative studies at Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University, Zoe crafts music that explores the reclamation of shame, feminine lust, love and violence. Her work resonates with those drawn to emotional vulnerability and atmospheric soundscapes — songs that feel like confession and incantation all at once.