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Goth Milk? — Irish Producer OWLS Fuses Post-Punk, EBM, and Techno in his Video for “Swallow My Love”

You be the moth; I’ll be the fire

Fill you with sickness and deepest desires

Nestled amid the Irish hills and dales, OWLS spins nocturnal melodies that even the stars might envy. With a nod to the moody undertones of post-punk, techno, and EBM, they beckon you to the dance floor…and for those who enjoy a little drama with their dance, there’s a splash of gothic allure to pour over your bat-shaped cereal.

OWLS’ tales speak of love’s dance – sometimes sweet, often cruel. The vocals? Passionate. The beats and textures? Downright intense. When Owls sings, the night knows their name. Dive deep into the haunting rhythm of their searing new single, “Swallow My Love.”

“Swallow My Love” is a gritty tale of desire gone rogue and hearts that’ve turned rather unsavoury. It isn’t a bedtime story for those looking for sweet dreams; it’s more like a nightmare that doesn’t let you out of its clutches until dawn. Raw and raspy, those vocals strike a nerve, and the synths? They’re rough around the edges. Throw in a relentless 707 beat, and it might just knock the wind out of you.

In this compelling cacophony, one can’t help but detect the echoes of Boy Harsher, the haunting whispers of Buzz Kull, and the unmistakable rhythm of Gilla Band. Lebanon Hanover’s melancholic touch, Mandy Indiana’s fervor, Molchat Doma’s distinctive beats, Panther Modern’s raw intensity, and the undeniable grip of The Murder Capital all mingle to give this audacious sound its character.

As for the visuals, director Nathan Sheridan has draped it all in harsh lines and moody hues. From Brutalist sights to Gothic grandeur, the scenery is as compelling as the song. And, just for a wink of whimsy, there’s our thirsty neighborhood goth, popping by the store for some milk to guzzle down a dose of liquid calcium – as one does.

Filmed in those picturesque Irish spots of Longford and Roscommon, the video is as much a character as the song itself.

But look again, OWLS has left you a black rose.

“Swallow My Love” is out now via Blowtorch Records. You can stream it below:

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Alice Teeple

Alice Teeple is a photographer, multidisciplinary artist, and writer. She is not in Tin Machine.

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