Recently another blogger friend introduced us to the folk musician Andreas Owens.
Based in California, Owens took some time away as the lead singer of the band The Millennial Club, to record his debut solo album Almost Everything I’ve Ever Wanted to Say.
“I put all of my different thoughts throughout COVID on paper and tried to make sense of them in the form of a single project,” he told Off The Cassette blog. “All of the songs feel related to one another in some shape or form – whether it’s sonically, emotionally, or thematically – and I think that’s truly beautiful.” He talks about how his hopes are for his honesty with his thoughts and dialogue shine though in this release, and the message is pretty clear in these songs.
One standout track is “Speaking With My Chest.” If you dig this track, you may just find yourself listening to the entire album. Owens is a talented guy.
“The song is sad, honestly, but it still makes me smile because of the clever lyrics and relatable sensibility. If you’re a fan of artists like Rusty Clanton or Darryl Rahn, you’ll find a lot to like about Owens’ excellent songwriting, phrasing, and meaningful work. There’s something about the highlights from the piano that really connect with me on this one. Owens is going to be added to my own steady rotation; this is a gem.”
Growing up in southern California, Owens met friends in high school who all began making music together. During this time period, Owens dove into learning Logic, which turned out to be a great skill that carries forward.
In addition to production, songwriting, and vocals, Owens plays guitar, drums and bass. Taking some time off from The Millennial Club Owens has expanded his creative juices totally on his own terms. The result is a suite of new songs that turned out to be among the best DIY folk of 2021.
