Owen announces new album ‘The Falls of Sioux’ and shares single "Beaucoup"

Owen, the solo project of the acclaimed songwriter Mike Kinsella, is set to release a new album titled The Falls of Sioux on 26 April via Big Scary Monsters.

Co-produced by Sean Carey (Bon Iver) and Zach Hanson (Bon Iver, Low, Waxahatchee), the album marks another milestone in Kinsella's prolific career, which includes contributions to bands like American Football, Cap’n Jazz, and LIES.

Accompanying the album announcement is the release of the lead single, “Beaucoup,” along with its music video directed by Weird Life Films. The track showcases Kinsella's evolving sound palette, influenced by his recent work with LIES. Combining acoustic guitar with shoegaze textures and electronic elements, “Beaucoup” offers a glimpse into the sonic exploration present throughout the album.

Reflecting on the creation of the music video, Kinsella comments:

“I’m not sure if “Beaucoup” is a lusty Love Song or a lovely Lust Song. Everyone at Weird Life did a great job capturing the seedy side of it, as well as the shimmery / flirty side, visually hitting (and bending) the same note between the notes for the music video.”

The Falls of Sioux continues Owen's trajectory of musical evolution, blending intricate production with poignant songwriting. Themes of personal growth and resilience permeate the album, offering a glimpse into Kinsella's introspective journey.

The tracklist for The Falls of Sioux is as follows:

1. A Reckoning

2. Beaucoup

3. Hit and Run

4. Cursed ID

5. Virtue Misspent

6. Mount Cleverest

7. Qui Je Plesante?

8. Penny

9. With You Without You

Alongside the album release, Owen has announced tour dates for 2024, including stops in major cities across the US and Europe. The tour kicks off on April 25th in Chicago, IL, and concludes on August 25th in Columbus, OH.

Save the date for The Falls of Sioux, and watch the video for “Beaucoup”:

Upcoming live dates

• April 25th | Chicago, IL @ Empty Bottle

• April 29th | Providence, RI @ Alchemy

• April 30th | Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom

• May 1st | Boston, MA @ Sonia

• May 2nd | New York, NY @ Sultan Room

• May 3rd | Philadelphia, PA @ Philadelphia Ethical Society

• May 4th | Washington, DC @ Songbyrd

• June 3rd | Barcelona, ES @ Heliogàbal

• June 8th | London, UK @ Oslo

• June 9th | Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club

• July 24th | San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room

• July 25th | Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

• July 26th | San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill

• Aug 5th | Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios

• Aug 6th | Seattle, WA @ Madame Lous

• Aug 22nd | Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern

• Aug 23rd | Buffalo, NY @ Ninth Ward

• Aug 24th | Pittsburgh, PA @ Club Cafe

• Aug 25th | Columbus, OH @ Ace of Cups