Confessional lyrics, expert use of an acoustic guitar, and a bare-bones approach to production, Owen is the solo musical project of Mike Kinsella. Kinsella has been a major part of the Chicago indie rock scene, participating in several bands such as American Football, Joan of Arc, Cap N’ Jazz, and more. With much experience in several stylistically different bands, Owen combines elements of Kinsella’s musical experience, combing melodic progression, with experimentation. For half of Owen’s existence, Kinsella recorded within his bedroom instead of a studio, giving him an authentic raw sound.
Owen began with a self-titled debut album, with an emphasis on recording without a studio, other albums produced with this style include, No Good for No One Now and I Do Perceive. With his fourth album, At Home with Owen, Kinsella began to hybridize producing from his room and producing other elements in a studio. With his 5th album, New Leaves, Kinsella became a family man, evolving his lyrical style. His most current album is The Avalanche, which came out this Summer.
Owen’s reflective lyrical style and straightforward approach to production is a rare, but much-needed quality in music today. Be sure to see Owen live!
Owen
Friday, November 6, 2020
Doors: 9:00 PM
Show: 10:00 PM
21+
General Admission $20
The Sleeping Village
3734 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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