New Jersey’s math-pop outfit Owel will be playing Highline Ballroom this coming Wednesday (01/07) and even though their lyrics may remind you of an emo revival, their music makes us think of Sigur Ros meeting Snow Patrol at a NYC party and having a 3-way with Radiohead – which also happened to be there by lucky coincidence (what a party!). Their distinct, lush melodies can be found on the band’s self-titled LP released back in 2013. Their smorgasbord of instruments includes cello, violin, and guitars. The band’s soft classical sound recreates an ambiance and glow that follows the blueprint of ambient influenced music in the current post emo-rock soundscape. – Robert Frezza
