About

The Witchcraft Merit Badge's creations transcend traditional genres and marry varying elements of punk, pop, and rock, the synth-emphasis remaining dominant in all fields. Song lyrics are cerebral spells of emotional expression and healing, as well as references to multiple movie, tv, and video game fandoms. Driven by a solid foundation of drilling snares and very serious bass, transcendent synth melodies are overlaid to weave a delicate balance of ear-pleasing riffs that just make you feel good. 

THE WITCHCRAFT MERIT BADGE mostly performs original songs, but they have a real knack for delightfully reinventing B-side songs from classic pop/punk/indie/rock/alternative bands. Their most recent single release is a cover of an ALKALINE TRIO song "Hell Yes", for example. They also cover songs by PIXIES, WEEZER, GUIDED BY VOICES, and DEVO. Following their first vinyl release "April Fools", they teamed up with local horror-punk band HORROR PARTY for another vinyl split album "All This Noise", with each band contributing to and inspiring the other's songs. THE WITCHCRAFT MERIT BADGE then released the single "Nose Bleed" on all streaming platforms in August 2025. 

Not only is THE WITCHCRAFT MERIT BADGE working diligently to deliver entertainment in the studio, they also bring a live show buzzing with lights, fog, bubbles, and hilarious quips, all while sporting their witch scout uniform aesthetic. From the minute they hit the stage, the audience is engaged and encouraged to sing and dance along. It's all part of the magic and energy they bring wherever they go. They record and mix their music in their own studio, create most of their merch themselves, and constantly contribute to building the local music scene with support and collaboration. The world needs a little more magic, and THE WITCHCRAFT MERIT BADGE intends to spread the love, save the world, and create a community!