A Place For Owls
Denver band
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A Place for Owls is an American indie rock and emo band from Denver, Colorado.[1] The group is known for its emotive and narrative-driven lyrics,[2][3][4] intersecting guitar arrangements, DIY ethos,[5] and support of the emerging Denver emo scene.[6] The band has released multiple independent recordings, and is active in Denver's indie music scene.[7]
A Place For Owls | |
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| Origin | Denver, Colorado |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Label | Broom of Destruction Records |
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| Website | aplaceforowls |
History
A Place for Owls formed in Denver, Colorado, in 2019.[1] The band began by playing local shows and writing and recording an acoustic-driven emo folk EP in 2020.[2] In August 2022, A Place for Owls was featured by Colorado Public Radio’s The Local 303 as an emerging Colorado band, noting their early singles and community roots in Denver’s DIY music scene.[1] The band released their first full-length album in August 2022.[7] They continued to gain attention online and through regional touring,[8] playing shows with Switchfoot,[9] Mae,[10] The Used,[11] Foxing,[2] and Unwed Sailor.[12] The band played in and helped organized the Southwest Emo Fest and the Denver Emo Fest.[6]
In 2024, the band released How We Dig in the Earth, a full-length album that expanded their sound with layered guitars, folk instrumentation, and more developed lyrical themes.[13][2][3] The album was given favorable reviews by several independent music websites,[14][15][16] including a 4.3 rating on sputnikmusic.com.[17] In 2025, the band released a split LP with California's Birthday Dad, which was listed as a favorite new music release by Westword.[18]
The members of the band collaborated to form a nonprofit called Holy Fool,[19] which connects musicians and patrons with the goal of providing encouragement, financial support, and mutual aid.[20]
Musical style
The band's music incorporates elements of indie rock, emo, midwest emo, and indie folk.[2] Critics and listeners have compared their sound and influences to Manchester Orchestra, Foxing, Pedro The Lion, Sufjan Stevens, American Football, Jimmy Eat World, and early Death Cab for Cutie.[21][17][2] Their lyrics often explore themes such as friendship, grief, faith, and community.[12][2][3]
The group frequently uses interlocking guitar parts and layered dual-vocal harmonies. They are known for their unique integration of folk instruments (trumpet, saxophone, and banjo)[22] into their indie rock sound.[2][13]
Band members
- Ben Sooy – vocals, guitar
- Nick Webber – guitar, sax, piano
- Jesse Cowan – drums
- Ryan Day – bass
- Daniel Perez – lead guitar, vocals
Discography
Studio albums
- Self Titled (2022)
- How We Dig in the Earth (2024)
EPs and splits
- "You Are Still in Every Song I Sing" (2020)
- "Airport" / "My Own" (2022)
- "Celebration Guns" / "A Place for Owls" (2023)
- "Pt. 2" (2024)
- "My Friends Were Here" / "Birthday Dad" (2025)