Owen is a solo project of Mike Kinsella, and part of the Chicago indie scene.Kinsella is one of the dominant and influential figures in the Chicago indie scene, having also led the band American Football and played in the bands Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc and Owls (all with his brother Tim).Owen's sound is known for its soft and complex melodies, combining acoustic guitar with plaintive vocals and a varie ...read more
Owen is a solo project of Mike Kinsella, and part of the Chicago indie scene.Kinsella is one of the dominant and influential figures in the Chicago indie scene, having also led the band American Football and played in the bands Cap'n Jazz, Joan of Arc and Owls (all with his brother Tim).Owen's sound is known for its soft and complex melodies, combining acoustic guitar with plaintive vocals and a variety of other instruments and effects. It can be seen as a natural progression for Kinsella, from the progressive and experimental severity of Joan of Arc via the more melodic-progressive American Football. « hide
