Thus:Owls (s)

“Swedish dream pop on record has never sounded more beautiful” Nöjesguiden

Thus:Owls is the brainchild of Swedish singer/composer Erika Angell. Erika hails from a small island on the rugged west coast of Sweden. As many talented young artists do when they feel the constraints of small town living, she headed for the city. In this case, eastward to Stockholm. But she didn’t leave anything behind, as you can still hear the power of the ocean and the depth of the woods in her voice.

After a couple of years of fronting and accompanying many other groups in Stockholm, Erika put Thus:Owls together along with her husband Simon Angell, Martin Höper, Ola Hultgren and Cecilia Persson. This group of five make a fine blend of tempers which results in a perfect balance between tension and release. Their sound is one that is not easily pinned down as there is a certain dichotomy to what they do. Both strangely familiar and oddly soothing whilst keeping you on the edge of your seat.

Part of it may lay in the fact that the make-up of the group crosses international waters, with members from both Sweden and Canada. Two countries that have been on the forefront of aural creativity during the last few of years. Thus:Owls  are inspired by many styles but always manage to keep true to their own voice.