The Owl Sounds (feat Meryl Streek) have released their debut single, Oscar. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
The Owl Sounds is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Phil Wyer. Originally from the UK, he is now based in Wexford and is the guitar and bass player for punk producer Meryl Streek.
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Speaking about the song, Phil says, "I suppose the track starts with my daydreaming of farming trees and living off the land. Dave's vocal comes in and introduces the reality to that and then my reaction to how it affects my mental health - it’s all about wishing to live a simple quiet life and if that even exists in the modern world anymore."
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I started playing music when I was five.
I lived and worked as a session guitarist and songwriter in LA for six years.
I wanted to be an archaeologist but music took over.
How would you describe your music?
Punk meets shoegaze.
Who are your musical inspirations?
Kurt Cobain, Joe Strummer, Johnny Marr, Robert Smith, Jonny Greenwood.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
U2 at Lansdowne Road.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Nevermind by Nirvana.
What’s your favourite song right now?
The Smoke by The Smile.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"I don't have to sell my soul, he's already in me" - I Wanna Be Adored by The Stone Roses.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Life on Mars by David Bowie.
Where can people find your music/more information?
Spotify, Instagram, Bandcamp.
Alan Corr
