A Place For Owls

A Place For Owls
OriginDenver, Colorado
Genres
Years active2019–present
LabelBroom of Destruction Records
Members
  • Ben Sooy
  • Nick Webber
  • Jesse Cowan
  • Ryan Day
  • Daniel Perez
Websiteaplaceforowls.com

A Place for Owls is an American indie rock and emo band from Denver, Colorado.[1] The group is known for its emotive and narrative-driven lyrics,[2][3][4] intersecting guitar arrangements, DIY ethos,[5] and support of the emerging Denver emo scene.[6] The band has released multiple independent recordings, and is active in Denver's indie music scene.[7]

History

A Place for Owls formed in Denver, Colorado, in 2019.[1] The band began by playing local shows and writing and recording an acoustic-driven emo folk EP in 2020.[2] In August 2022, A Place for Owls was featured by Colorado Public Radio’s The Local 303 as an emerging Colorado band, noting their early singles and community roots in Denver’s DIY music scene.[1] The band released their first full-length album in August 2022.[7] They continued to gain attention online and through regional touring,[8] playing shows with Switchfoot,[9] Mae,[10] The Used,[11] Foxing,[2] and Unwed Sailor.[12] The band played in and helped organized the Southwest Emo Fest and the Denver Emo Fest.[6]

In 2024, the band released How We Dig in the Earth, a full-length album that expanded their sound with layered guitars, folk instrumentation, and more developed lyrical themes.[13][2][3] The album was given favorable reviews by several independent music websites,[14][15][16] including a 4.3 rating on sputnikmusic.com.[17] In 2025, the band released a split LP with California's Birthday Dad, which was listed as a favorite new music release by Westword.[18]

The members of the band collaborated to form a nonprofit called Holy Fool,[19] which connects musicians and patrons with the goal of providing encouragement, financial support, and mutual aid.[20]

Musical style

The band's music incorporates elements of indie rock, emo, midwest emo, and indie folk.[2] Critics and listeners have compared their sound and influences to Manchester Orchestra, Foxing, Pedro The Lion, Sufjan Stevens, American Football, Jimmy Eat World, and early Death Cab for Cutie.[21][17][2] Their lyrics often explore themes such as friendship, grief, faith, and community.[12][2][3]

The group frequently uses interlocking guitar parts and layered dual-vocal harmonies. They are known for their unique integration of folk instruments (trumpet, saxophone, and banjo)[22] into their indie rock sound.[2][13]

Band members

  • Ben Sooy – vocals, guitar
  • Nick Webber – guitar, sax, piano
  • Jesse Cowan – drums
  • Ryan Day – bass
  • Daniel Perez – lead guitar, vocals

Discography

Studio albums

  • Self Titled (2022)
  • How We Dig in the Earth (2024)

EPs and splits

  • "You Are Still in Every Song I Sing" (2020)
  • "Airport" / "My Own" (2022)
  • "Celebration Guns" / "A Place for Owls" (2023)
  • "Pt. 2" (2024)
  • "My Friends Were Here" / "Birthday Dad" (2025)

References

  1. ^ a b c Sweeney ·, Alisha (August 1, 2022). "The Local 303: Colorado artists we're featuring for August 2022". Colorado Public Radio. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Britt, Thomas (November 13, 2024). "Digging Deeper with Denver Emo Band A Place For Owls » PopMatters". www.popmatters.com. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Montville, Liz (November 1, 2024). "Our 'plans on a saturday?' Listening To A Place For Owls". The Honey POP. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  4. ^ "A Place For Owls Dig Into The Earth". JustSomeMustard. November 8, 2024. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  5. ^ "A Place For Owls ponder the Earth's plight on their new single "broken open seed" – EARMILK". Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Criado, Justin (August 12, 2025). "The Inaugural Emo Fest Signals a Citywide Music Trend". Denver Westword. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  7. ^ a b Gray, Jezy J. (November 10, 2022). "Feel the feeling". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  8. ^ Hanevold, Gannon (April 6, 2023). "Phoenix Emo Math Rockers Celebration Guns Are Going on Their Biggest Tour Yet". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  9. ^ Sculley, Alan (October 26, 2023). "Dare you to move". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  10. ^ Staff, Boulder Weekly (February 21, 2024). "Concerts: Feb. 22-29". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  11. ^ Johnson, Brandon (May 3, 2025). "Photos: The Used Celebrated 25 Years Over Three Nights in Denver". Denver Westword. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  12. ^ a b "A Place For Owls Is Just "Normal Schmoes" Making Kickass Emo". Denver Westword. March 28, 2025. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  13. ^ a b "A Place For Owls – how we dig in the earth". chorus.fm. November 1, 2024. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  14. ^ "VinylFantasy's Review of 'how we dig in the earth' by A Place For Owls". Album of The Year. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  15. ^ McConville, Mark (December 4, 2024). "A PLACE FOR OWLS – HOW WE DIG IN THE EARTH | TUNED UP". Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  16. ^ Wasserman, Joe (November 27, 2024). "A Place For Owls – how we dig in the earth | Album Review". Swim Into The Sound. Retrieved November 26, 2025.
  17. ^ a b "A Place For Owls - how we dig in the earth (album review) | Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  18. ^ Criado, Justin (March 31, 2025). "Our Favorite New Music From Colorado Artists This Month". Denver Westword. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  19. ^ "Holy Fool". Holy Fool. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  20. ^ Gray, Jezy J. (January 29, 2025). "It's getting harder to make a living from music on the Front Range". Boulder Weekly. Retrieved December 16, 2025.
  21. ^ Staff, The Alt Editing (October 30, 2024). "Interview: A Place for Owls". The Alternative. Retrieved November 24, 2025.
  22. ^ Joyce, Damien (July 11, 2025). "Hope is a weapon!". The Human Recommendation. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
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