Owen fans, rejoice! We are proud to announce the forthcoming release of Owen's The Avalanche, arriving worldwide June 19th. The new album is the latest entry in the long running solo efforts of American Football's Mike Kinsella, and with it, he delivers a set of Owen songs, recorded with producer Sean Carey (Bon Iver, Peter Gabriel) and engineer Zach Hanson (The Tallest Man On Earth, Waxahatchee), that are the most straightforward and unguarded the project has ever been.

Today we hear first single "A New Muse," a soaring song that plays the part of a confessional prayer of sorts, as Kinsella sings "Dear Lord / let me be anything but bored / or in love", confronting the "double-edged word" that can foster creativity as well as upend it.

Pre-order a limited edition first pressing Early Bird vinyl on Blue in Seafoam or go next level and snag an exclusive Test Pressing + EB bundle with 10% of proceeds donated to One Tail at a Time Dog Rescue, a charity chosen by Mike himself. The Avalanche is accompanied by a beautiful merch spread designed by Bradley Hale.

Mike Kinsella 's work over the years with his various musical endeavors has been nothing short of foundational, from early days with Cap’n Jazz right up until recently with American Football's unforeseen and excellent second act. After several busy years working within the collaborative framework of a band, Kinsella was more than ready for the complete creative control a new solo record offered. The Avalanche takes on a new refinement, with spacious musical landscapes making room for devastating lyrics that return to themes of an unravelling marriage and big endings. KC Dalager from Now, Now contributes guest vocals to several songs, most notably the glacially paced album centerpiece "Mom and Dead." On previous albums, sarcasm and wry humor would dull the sting of heavier lyrics. Here there are still traces of Kinsella's trademark humor, but instead of offering a winking dismissal of negative thoughts, it takes the songs to even darker places. Easily the most intense Owen album, The Avalanche is also the most beautifully crafted. Kinsella goes deeper than ever before, with self-reflection so painfully blunt it's sometimes difficult to look at head on.

Also announcing and going onsale today are a run of summer & fall tour dates. Fingers crossed these special, intimate gigs will be possible.

  • 07/23 - Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret
  • 07/24 - Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
  • 07/25 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
  • 08/05 - San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall
  • 08/06 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst Atrium
  • 08/07 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge
  • 08/08 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah
  • 08/20 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
  • 08/22 - Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle
  • 09/09 - Québec, QC @ L'Anti Bar & Spectacles #
  • 09/10 - Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus #
  • 09/12 - Ottawa, ON @ 27 Club #
  • 09/13 - Toronto, ON @ Longboat Hall #
  • 11/06 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village

# w/ Caithlin De Marrais