{"id":13154,"date":"2025-06-05T11:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=13154"},"modified":"2025-06-05T11:51:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T16:51:22","slug":"owls-drops-their-haunting-debut-album-death-games-via-negative-gain-productions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=13154","title":{"rendered":"OWLS\u00a0Drops Their Haunting Debut Album,\u00a0Death Games\u00a0Via\u00a0Negative Gain Productions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/z-OWLS.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13155\" style=\"width:642px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/z-OWLS.jpg 700w, https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/z-OWLS-300x213.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Darkwave artist,&nbsp;<strong>OWLS<\/strong>&nbsp;has announced the release of their debut full-length album,&nbsp;<strong><em>Death Game<\/em><\/strong>s courtesy of&nbsp;<strong>Negative Gain Productions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>OWLS<\/strong>&#8216; debut album,&nbsp;<strong><em>Death Games<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;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. Citing influences from artists like&nbsp;Lebanon Hanover,&nbsp;Boy Harsher &amp;&nbsp;Black Marble,&nbsp;<strong>OWLS<\/strong>&nbsp;delivers a compelling narrative of a courtship ending in death, and the tension between love and loss is palpable in every note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Death Games<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;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.&nbsp;<strong><em>Death Games<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;will be available on all major digital platforms on June 6th courtesy of&nbsp;<strong>Negative Gain Productions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"nv-iframe-embed\"><iframe title=\"OWLS - Give Me Your Stare (Official Video)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x7WGDmM7U88?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pre-Order the album,\u00a0<strong><em>Death Games<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>on Bandcamp\u00a0<strong>HERE:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/owls-emee.bandcamp.com\/album\/death-games\"><strong>https:\/\/owls-emee.bandcamp.com\/album\/death-games<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow OWLS:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/360cp9maUrvvqQ9xOfLRaJ\"><strong>https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/artist\/360cp9maUrvvqQ9xOfLRaJ<\/strong><\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/owls_emee\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/owls_emee\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hailing from Longford, Ireland,\u00a0<strong>OWLS<\/strong>\u00a0is 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,\u00a0<strong>OWLS<\/strong>\u00a0has quickly made a name for himself in the Irish underground scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of artists like Mareux, Lebanon Hanover, Boy Harsher, Black Marble, Glaring, and N8NOFACE,\u00a0<strong>OWLS<\/strong>\u00a0crafts 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But it\u2019s not just the recorded music that has captivated audiences;\u00a0<strong>OWLS<\/strong>\u00a0is 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&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to intense live shows,\u00a0<strong>OWLS<\/strong>\u00a0has 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With his distinct fusion of post-punk, goth, and electronic sounds,\u00a0<strong>OWLS<\/strong>\u00a0continues to push the boundaries of what\u2019s 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,\u00a0<strong>OWLS<\/strong>\u00a0is sure to remain one of the most exciting acts to watch in the world of dark, electronic-infused post-punk in 2025.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darkwave artist,&nbsp;OWLS&nbsp;has announced the release of their debut full-length album,&nbsp;Death Games courtesy of&nbsp;Negative Gain Productions. OWLS&#8216; debut album,&nbsp;Death Games&nbsp;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&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=13154\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">OWLS\u00a0Drops Their Haunting Debut Album,\u00a0Death Games\u00a0Via\u00a0Negative Gain Productions<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13155,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13154","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13154","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=13154"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13154\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13156,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13154\/revisions\/13156"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/13155"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=13154"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=13154"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=13154"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}