Connecticut heavy metal trio OWL MAKER unexpectedly released the acoustic single "Clouds" on their bandcamp page earlier this week. Giving the amps and the skins a break, Simon Tuozzoli dusted off a couple acoustic guitars, Jessie May broke out the cello, and Chris Anderson added tasteful hand percussion to this deeply personal track. "Clouds" is narrative in structure, a story of missed connections and unmet hopes. It's a stark departure from the band's usual lyrical fare of literature and pagan goddesses... Perhaps signaling a creative turning point? Or perhaps not. Owl Maker will be taking a break from performing this fall as band members attend to personal matters. What materializes after that is up to fate.
Stream and download "Clouds" here: https://owlmaker.bandcamp.com/album/clouds