Scowlin Owl

Scowlin Owl are an all-female folk band, low on twee but big on drama and vocal harmonies. They’re influenced by mythic storytellers from the classic (Dylan, Baez) to the contemporary (Decemberists, Midlake). Any story or concept which inspires them may become a song - their setlist includes tunes about the 2004 tsunami, creepy preachers, frozen cavemen, the Japanese John Wayne, the childlike love of waterslides and what Dolly Parton’s Jolene may have said in her defence. Scowlin Owl love classic country and bluegrass plus the film scores of Ennio Morricone, which brings an americana vibe to many of their songs, and like the wonderful Carter Family they use harmony vocals to add depth and texture. The band have also drawn inspiration from the English folk story telling tradition, both ancient and modern. The Owls recently brought out their debut single in January 2013, with a debut EP to follow in 2013. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.