spotlight/track review ~ 'flawed' (live from the bbc) ~ foreign owl
Foreign Owl
For Fans Of: Royal Blood, Pixies, Axis Of
It's probably fair to say the tiny village of Burt, in County Donegal, isn't known for it's pioneering alt-rock. It may also be fair to say the tiny village of Burt, in County Donegal, isn't really known for anything at all; yet it is here we find 'Foreign Owl', a brand new three piece hoping to change that perception of their home village as quickly as possible.
Despite being a new outfit to the local scene, Foreign Owl were almost immediately picked up by BBC Radio Foyle, where Stephen McCauley was quick to praise their innovative song structures and originality.
Explosions of noise burst amidst the delicate melodies found in their verses, this contrast proving pivotal to the Foreign Owl sound. The featured track from their BBC electric session, 'Flawed', dances between heavy riffs and quiet contemplation, the musicianship at their core watertight as ever.
If they can maintain the ferocity of their live performances on future releases, Foreign Owl may give the people of Burt something to be proud of very soon indeed...
Taylor Johnson
To watch their live session with BBC Radio Foyle click here.
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