craig owens

Hear Craig Owens' atmospheric new badXchannels song, "don't come and see me."

Craig Owens is back with a new badXchannels song “don't come and see me.,” which you can listen to below. Read more: Craig Owens says Chiodos is done, premieres new project The sonic direction of the track is continuing Owens’ move in a new direction that’s a million miles from the scene he came up […]

ALTPRESS ARCHIVE: Watch Craig Owens and Anthony Green perform a duet at 2008 AP Party

Back in 2008, a duet of epic proportions took place at the 21st annual South By Southwest music festival. Chiodos' Craig Owens teamed up with Anthony Green of Circa Survive and Saosin to bring the AP Party a once-in-a-lifetime acoustic performance of the Lemonheads' “Being Around.” The SXSW AP Party was on March 15, 2008 […]

D.R.U.G.S. members respond to reunion rumors

A couple days ago, tweets surfaced on Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows' (D.R.U.G.S.) account suggesting a potential reunion in February of 2018. “Reunite” – 02.02.18 – More to come. pic.twitter.com/2mIrwohVIk — Destroy Rebuild (@stickman) October 11, 2017 #TheComeback — Destroy Rebuild (@stickman) October 11, 2017 READ MORE: 10 bands we wish never broke up The folks […]

Chiodos’ Craig Owens and the Emo Nite founders explain what makes the emo scene so special

[Photos by: Ian Bell] When Morgan Freed, T.J. Petracca and Babs Szabo put on their first Emo Nite in a small bar in Los Angeles three years ago, they didn’t anticipate it’d become one of the biggest events for millennial nightlife on the West Coast. And just a couple of weeks ago (May 4, to […]

17 solo projects to check out from 2016

It’s been a great year for music, with no shortage of fantastic releases to fill our headphones. Among those releases are an abundance of solo projects from established acts. Whether they’re moving on after the end of an era or balancing more than one creative outlet, here are just a few of the solo projects […]

Craig Owens opens up about time in music industry in new badXchannels song—listen

Last week, Craig Owens gave the music world a surprise with the announcement of his new project, badXchannels. He will release the debut EP WHYDFML on Nov. 18. While the vocalist is well known for his success in the heavy music world, with the influential post-hardcore band Chiodos and Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, his […]

Craig Owens says Chiodos is done, premieres new project

In an interview with Billboard, Craig Owens opens up about the end of Chiodos after their 15 years as a group. “It's done,” Owens tells Billboard. “It just couldn't stay afloat. There were just kind of, not necessarily bad vibes, but we came to the realization that we can't do it full-time. I think it […]

Craig Owens finishing new album

[Photo credit: Ashley Osborn] Craig Owens has confirmed that he is finishing up a new album.Check out his Instagram post confirming it below! Back in May, he mysteriously confirmed on social media that he had signed a deal of some sort. The new update confirms that it's for an upcoming album! Read more: Chiodos demo song […]

Dependence announces album produced by Craig Owens—hear first single

Dependence is teaming up with AP  to premiere their latest single, “All I Need.” The track comes from their upcoming album, Remembering Everything, which will be released July 1 via InVogue Records. Craig Owens produced the album. “The song is about touring, and the toll it has on you,” says singer Tyler Isch. “It's kind of a […]

Chiodos demo song surprise-released—here's the exclusive interview with Craig Owens

[Photo cred: Ashley Osborn] Chiodos’ socials roared to life Friday morning with the sharing of a demo song, which you can listen to below. This is the first material from the band since 2014’s Devil. We have an exclusive interview with frontman Craig Owens, who wasn’t aware that guitarist Pat McManaman was going to be releasing the […]

Craig Owens just signed a new deal, but what's it for?

Craig Owens has shared a vague update on his current musical endeavors. Writing on his social outlets, he said, “Deal done. See ya in a few mnths,” which captioned a GIF of him signing a new deal. You can check out the post for yourself below. [Photo credit: Ashley Osborn] While no further information has been revealed […]

Note to Self: Craig Owens talks about importance of music during his childhood

In this APTV Note to Self, Craig Owens talks about the importance of music during his childhood. Owens, who grew up in poverty and often had a chaotic and noisy household, went to music to feel better. “It became my safe place,” says Owens. Owens also talks about his awkward hairstyle growing up. “It was […]

Craig Owens premieres new track on 'Not Safe To Drink: Music For Flint Water Crisis' compilation

Not Safe To Drink: Music For Flint Water Crisis Relief is a compilation album featuring over 50 bands, including Craig Owens, Real Friends, We Came As Romans and more.    The album will be available for a $5 minimum donation that goes directly to www.flintkids.org to provide long-term relief to thousands of Flint children dealing with the effects […]

Craig Owens releases Frank Sinatra-inspired songs

Craig Owens (D.R.U.G.S., Isles & Glaciers, Chiodos) has released two Frank Sinatra-inspired songs, “The Haunted” and “I Like The Color Blue,” which are available to purchase now on Bandcamp. Listen to the tracks, titled the “Las Vegas Sessions,” below. Read more: 10 of the most dynamic supergroups to grace the scene Here’s a blog from Owens […]

10 of the most dynamic supergroups to grace the scene

Famous director David Lynch once said, “Negativity is the enemy of creativity.” If that’s the case, then as a musician you have to be pretty positive to start not only one band, but others simultaneously. Sometimes these bands bring together other notable artists to form a “supergroup.” These side projects are new avenues for artists […]

Craig Owens shares unreleased EP from grindcore project

Craig Owens has released Empathy Is A Gift, a 4 song, 7 minute grind-core EP he recorded last summer in his bedroom. The project, which Owens collaborated on with a friend, is called BEA5T. Listen: Before Their Eyes’ new songs were co-written by Craig Owens and will remind you of D.R.U.G.S. “Growing up some my favorite […]

Craig Owens releases grindcore EP he recorded in his bedroom

Craig Owens has released Empathy Is A Gift, a 4 song, 7 minute grind-core EP he recorded last summer in his bedroom. The project, which Owens collaborated on with a friend, is called BEA5T. Listen: Before Their Eyes’ new songs were co-written by Craig Owens and will remind you of D.R.U.G.S. “Growing up some my favorite […]

Craig Owens shares unreleased EP from grindcore band

For the second installation of his subscription-based service, Cheer Up Kid!, Craig Owens has shared a previously unreleased, four-song EP from his un-launched and unannounced groindcore project BEAST. The effort was recorded by Owens and a friend this past summer. You can stream it in full below. Listen: Before Their Eyes’ new songs were co-written by […]

APTV Sessions: Craig Owens - "How It Feels To Be Defeated"

Craig Owens performs “How It Feels To Be Defeated,” a song he co-wrote with Before Their Eyes for their latest album Midwest Modesty.  The song, which is about rebirth, hits a soft spot for Owens. “I went through a lot of grieving in my life this year,” says Owens, before launching into guitar strumming in the video. […]

Craig Owens teams with fellow ex-Isles & Glaciers member on previously unreleased song

Craig Owens has launched a subscription-based service called Cheer Up Kid!, through which he will share one previously unreleased song from his extensive back catalog every week.  Read more: Why Isles & Glaciers Should Stay Dead—An Op-Ed The series’ first track is an initially discarded demo-cover of Counting Crows’ “Anna Begin.” Owens recorded it with fellow […]
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