Julian Ring

More than 75,000 albums are released in the US each year. In a perfect world, I’d listen to every single one. Email or find me on Facebook.
Album Reviews“Involuntary Memory” by Admirers
July 23. 2013 | By Julian Ring

“Involuntary Memory” by Admirers

Involuntary Memory goes down easy, but there isn’t much substance under the ’80s synthpop stylings on Admirers’ debut.

Read More >
Album Reviews"Division Street" by Harper Simon
March 25. 2013 | By Julian Ring

"Division Street" by Harper Simon

The son of Paul makes a well-intentioned leap forward, but finds himself in troubled waters.

Read More >
Album Reviews“Don Domestique” by Bear Ceuse
February 26. 2013 | By Julian Ring

“Don Domestique” by Bear Ceuse

Manicured angst fuels this relocated New York outfit on their debut album.

Read More >
Album Reviews“Yearling” by Ace Reporter
February 26. 2013 | By Julian Ring

“Yearling” by Ace Reporter

Prolific songwriter crafts a detail-oriented debut album – one of this Owl’s favorites so far in 2013.

Read More >
Free StuffFREE TICKETS: Kishi Bashi @ GAMH, SF 2/26/13
February 20. 2013 | By Julian Ring

FREE TICKETS: Kishi Bashi @ GAMH, SF 2/26/13

Show’s sold out, but we’ve got a pair of tickets with your name on it…

Read More >
Album Reviews“The Other Side” by Tim Chaisson
February 19. 2013 | By Julian Ring

“The Other Side” by Tim Chaisson

Having broken out of the Canadian Celtic scene, Tim Chaisson turns to mainstream country with his fifth album.

Read More >
Free StuffFREE TICKETS: Eels @ Fillmore, SF 2/16/13
February 11. 2013 | By Julian Ring

FREE TICKETS: Eels @ Fillmore, SF 2/16/13

Prepare yourself: the ambitious and always-in-flux Eels are coming to The Fillmore in SF. Win tickets right here.

Read More >
Free StuffFREE TICKETS: On An On @ Birthdays, London 2/14/13
February 06. 2013 | By Julian Ring

FREE TICKETS: On An On @ Birthdays, London 2/14/13

Catch this hard-edged electro-rock band at their UK debut! Makes a great date for you and your valentine.

Read More >
  • The Owl Mag | The Best Indie Music News, Album Reviews, and Free MP3s