Irish darkwave artist, OWLS has just announced the release of their new single, “Give Me Your Stare” & forthcoming album, Death Games courtesy of Negative Gain Productions.
“Give Me Your Stare” is a seduction: a desperate call for the gaze of someone whose love comes with a quiet promise of devastation. Layers of synths swirl around brooding basslines, conjuring a soundscape that feels both intimate and vast — a dance floor confession in the fog of emotional collapse. With echoes of goth romanticism and a subtle menace beneath its polish, OWLS offers a dark anthem for lovers who know the cost of desire but can’t help asking for more.
The single is available on all major streaming platforms including Spotify and Bandcamp now!
About the forthcoming album, Death Games:
OWLS‘ debut album Death Games is a haunting exploration of love, mortality, and the fragile nature of existence. Drawing on inspiration from the darker realms of postpunk, goth, and synth-based music, the album crafts an immersive world that resonates with themes of impermanence and the brutality of love. OWLS delivers a compelling narrative of a courtship ending in death and the tension between love and loss is palpable in every note.
Citing influences from artists like Lebanon Hanover, Boy Harsher & Black Marble, OWLS delivers a compelling narrative of a courtship ending in death, and the tension between love and loss is palpable in every note.
Death Games is an album that captures the melancholy beauty of relationships destined to unravel. It is a journey bound to the shadow of death, ultimately reflecting the fragility of life itself. This is for the dark hearts, the loves lost, the ones looking towards the inevitable end that awaits. This is Death Games. Death Games will be available on all major digital platforms on June 6th courtesy of Negative Gain Productions.
Hailing from Longford, Ireland, OWLS is a genre-defying producer that blends elements of post-punk, goth, darkwave, and electronic music into a brooding, atmospheric soundscape. With haunting melodies and raw energy, OWLS has quickly made a name for himself in the Irish underground scene.
Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists like Mareux, Lebanon Hanover, Boy Harsher, Black Marble, Glaring, and N8NOFACE, OWLS crafts a sonic world that is both melancholic and
intense. His music delves into the darker side of human experience, exploring themes of love, death, and impermanence with a sense of haunting beauty. Each track is a journey through emotional
landscapes, often drawing listeners into a hypnotic trance with its minimalistic, yet powerful, instrumentation.
But it’s not just the recorded music that has captivated audiences; OWLS is known for electrifying live performances. Shows are a visceral experience, blending dark aesthetics and theatrical intensity into a high-energy, immersive atmosphere. Whether performing in dimly lit venues or underground spaces, there’s a sense of urgency created that resonates deeply with those who witness it. Every show is a chance to explore the raw emotional weight of life through a visual and aural journey that is both cathartic and unforgettable.
In addition to intense live shows, OWLS has had the privilege of sharing the stage with some of the most influential acts in the alternative and darkwave music scenes, including Selofan and Patriarchy. These notable support slots have helped to further cement his status as an emerging force within the darker corners of music.
With his distinct fusion of post-punk, goth, and electronic sounds, OWLS continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in alternative music, creating a space where the bleak and the beautiful coexist. As preparations are made to release new material and hit the stage again, OWLS is sure to remain one of the most exciting acts to watch in the world of dark, electronic-infused post-punk in 2025.
Pre-Order the album, Death Games On Bandcamp HERE:
https://owls-emee.bandcamp.com/album/death-games
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