In 2011, Ari Joshua, Bob Lovelace, John Ewing and David Appelbaum ventured on a new musical journey together, forming Space Owl in Seattle. Ari, a virtuoso on guitar and vocals, linked up with Bob on bass and vocals, John on drums and vocals and David on keys, with the band’s foundation resting on original compositions, primarily brought to life by Ari’s instrumental and songwriting skill, while Bob and John also contributed to the unique fabric of the band’s material.
With their roots in the Pacific Northwest, Space Owl began playing their original compositions around the region. Drawing from their extensive sonic experiences and influenced by artists like Phish, Frank Zappa, Grateful Dead, Allman Brothers, String Cheese Incident, Goose, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, Space Owl crafted music that flows across various genres including rock, psychedelic, prog rock, jazz and reggae.
In 2020, Ari initiated the release of Space Owl’s music as part of the From the Vault series, creating a resurgence of interest in the band. The following year, they captured the essence of the Space Owl sound in the studio, debuting with the single “HOME.” This was followed by two more singles in the next year, and in 2023, the band continued to ride the wave of creative momentum, releasing an additional three singles. Now, they present their latest release with the new single titled “Flask.”
Serving up a truly expansive sonic journey that snakes through various rhythms, time signatures and moods, “Flask” is a stunning display of Ari Joshua’s endless creativity and songwriting, delivered via the sensational musicianship of the band. Opened by a bright jam that channels the intricate rock style of Frank Zappa, cut with classical stylings, the track slides into a smooth reggae inspired groove.
Packed full of slick instrumental flourishes, splashy drums and delightful melodic composition, it flows through a range of energies before dropping down to a delicate vocal-drive section. Returning to the song’s opening, the track comes full circle in its finale to close a magnificent sonic odyssey from this talented group of musicians.
Listen to Flask below
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