Christopher Owens News and Photos

Christopher Owens Talks About Going Solo on 'Lysandre'

Thu, May 09 2013 1:50pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Christopher Owens, former frontman and songwriter of the indie band Girls , released his debut solo album, Lysandre , in January.

Christopher Owens to Embark on Solo Acoustic Tour in June

Wed, April 24 2013 12:40am - Source: ArtistDirect

Girls frontman Christopher Owens is giving away a free acoustic version of his latest album to coincide with his upcoming summer acoustic trek.

Watch Christopher Owens perform a Girls song live

Mon, April 22 2013 7:51pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

Christopher Owens is back to playing Girls songs.

The Horrors, Christopher Owens, AlunaGeorge, Peter Hook confirmed for MIDI festival 2013

Thu, April 04 2013 5:54pm - Source: NME

The Horrors , Christopher Owens, AlunaGeorge, and Peter Hook & The Light are some of the first acts to be announced for MIDI Festival 2013.

Easy Come and Easy Go, Whatever

Wed, March 27 2013 10:12pm - Source: The Portland Mercury

I'VE NEVER BEEN on the kind of tour Christopher Owens describes on Lysandre , the 28-minute song cycle he recorded after breaking up his almost-huge band Girls last summer.

Christopher Owens, Melted Toys @ Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles 3/22/13

Mon, March 25 2013 10:09pm - Source: Stereogum

Modern day troubadour Christopher Owens recently kicked off a tour of the West Coast that stopped by the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.

After Girls: DiS meets Christopher Owens

Mon, March 18 2013 2:23pm - Source: Drowned In Sound

Emerging just six months after the shock dissolution of Girls , Lysandre is in many ways a curious album for Christopher Owens to release under his own name for the first time.

Christopher Owens - Here We Go Again

Thu, March 14 2013 11:29am - Source: ClashMusic.com

Buoyed by a near-manic energy, the American songwriter seems to be capable of soaring highs and crushing lows.

Ticket Giveaway: Christopher Owens at The Palace of Fine Arts, 3/23/2013

Wed, March 13 2013 4:39pm - Source: The Bay Bridged

After burrowing himself into the city's music landscape with his former band Girls, Owens stepped away from the project to pursue a solo career, simultaneously breaking the hearts of rock and roll fans everywhere and cementing Girls as an indie rock legend.

Christopher Owens joins Radcliffe and Maconie on 6 Music today

Mon, February 25 2013 12:53pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Former Girls frontman, Christopher Owens will join BBC 6 Music's Radcliffe and Maconie in the studio later today (25 February).

What's going on Sunday?

Sun, February 17 2013 7:08pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Beliebers attack Patrick Carney on Twitter (50) MaryDtn9 wrote: It's time for The Black Keys to step up to the plate.

Shorties (Oral Histories of "Stand By Your Man" and "The Super Bowl Shuffle," A List of Must-Read February Books, and more)

Sat, February 02 2013 2:45pm - Source: Largehearted Boy

The Wall Street Journal shares an oral history of the recording of Tammy Wynette's hit "Stand By Your Man." When the song ended, it was like a graveyard.

Watch Christopher Owens' Intimate Video Tour Diary

Wed, January 30 2013 4:52pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Christopher Owens , formerly of Girls , has released many self-made YouTube tour diaries over the past several years.

Christopher Owens: Lysandre

Tue, January 29 2013 11:44am - Source: Prefix Magazine

Christopher Owens has been praised as one of his generation's shining talents, and with good reason.

405 Recommended Album Competition: Christopher Owens - Lysandre

Fri, January 25 2013 1:28pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

Owens was always the 'front man' of that band, and so this album is going to be received as a new Girls album in all but name.

Christopher Owens played Bowery Ballroom with Melted Toys (pics); will do it again tonight

Tue, January 22 2013 4:05pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Christopher Owens played his first of two Bowery Ballroom shows last night (1/21).

Christopher Owens’ new album, Lysandre (and a giveaway)

Wed, January 16 2013 5:17am - Source: Ickmusic

"Don't try to get me down. Don't try to harsh my mellow, man!"

Spinning: Listen to This Week’s New Albums

Tue, January 15 2013 6:21pm - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

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Review: Christopher Owens – Lysandre

Fri, January 11 2013 7:09pm - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

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Christopher Owens’ ‘Lysandre’ streaming on The New York Times’ website

Thu, January 10 2013 11:17pm - Source: The Bay Bridged

After months of anticipation following the dissolution of Girls last year, the band's former frontman Christopher Owens will finally drop his solo debut Lysandre next Tuesday on Fat Possum Records , and this budding icon of the City's music scene is giving his fans a sneak preview, streaming the record in full in conjunction with a New York Times profile published yesterday.

The 405 meets Christopher Owens

Mon, January 07 2013 5:20am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Considering the extreme separatist cultural atmosphere of Christopher Owens ' upbringing, the folkloric air his consequent journey now carries in some circles might appear ironic.

Christopher Owens – St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, London 11/12/12

Fri, December 14 2012 4:02pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

'Lysandre's Theme', the near title-track from Lysandre , opens Christopher Owens ' first solo record and remains a constant motif throughout.

Christopher Owens sets solo dates

Fri, December 14 2012 12:47pm - Source: CMU - Complete Music Update

Girls-man-gone-solo Christopher Owens may have seemed quite miserable in that BBC 6music session he played on Monday, but he's fine really.

Former Girls frontman Christopher Owens announces UK tour – ticket details

Thu, December 13 2012 8:56pm - Source: NME

Christopher Owens - formerly of Girls - has announced plans for a short UK tour, set to take place in February of next year.

Christopher Owens announces full 2013 European tour

Thu, December 13 2012 10:57am - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Following the singer's two day stay at London's St Giles Church earlier this week, Christopher Owens is set to head back to the UK in 2013.

Christopher Owens talks Girls and solo album ahead of London shows

Mon, December 10 2012 2:06pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Ex Girls frontman Christopher Owens has spoken about his former band and upcoming solo album release.

Gigs of The Week, 7 December

Fri, December 07 2012 3:27pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Welcome to our weekly round-up of shows happening in the grand concert halls, dimly lit basements, airy cafe's and grimy sweatboxes across the UK and Ireland.

Starred: Prison to Prison EP

Fri, December 07 2012 6:26am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Very rarely is there a great deal at stake for a band releasing their debut EP, and after a cursory once-over of Brooklyn by-way-of Los Angeles duo Starred , you probably wouldn't disagree.

Watch: ex-Girls frontman Christopher Owens discusses new solo album

Fri, November 30 2012 8:34pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Girls ' last record, Father, Son, Holy Ghost , was one of our favourite records of 2011, and it made us pretty bummed out when the group split earlier this year.

Christopher Owens opens up about Girls split

Tue, November 27 2012 4:12pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Former Girls frontman Christopher Owens has spoken for the first time regarding the break-up of his previous band.

tix on sale: Chris Owens, Bloc Party, UMO, MS MR, Cake, Jim Gaffigan, Hundred Waters, Solange & more

Fri, November 16 2012 4:08pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Tickets for the Christopher Owens (of Girls) shows at Bowery Ballroom go on sale today at noon.

Christopher Owens Announces Solo Tour Dates

Thu, November 15 2012 6:09pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

Former Girls member Christopher Owens is striking out on his own.

Christopher Owens, Formerly of Girls, Plans Tour

Thu, November 15 2012 5:50pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

Ex- Girls frontman Christopher Owens , who recently made his solo debut in San Francisco , has announced a full tour, accompanied by a seven-piece band.

Christopher Owens News

Christopher Owens Talks About Going Solo on 'Lysandre'

Christopher Owens to Embark on Solo Acoustic Tour in June

Watch Christopher Owens perform a Girls song live

The Horrors, Christopher Owens, AlunaGeorge, Peter Hook confirmed for MIDI festival 2013

Easy Come and Easy Go, Whatever

Christopher Owens, Melted Toys @ Wilshire Ebell Theatre, Los Angeles 3/22/13

After Girls: DiS meets Christopher Owens

Christopher Owens - Here We Go Again

Ticket Giveaway: Christopher Owens at The Palace of Fine Arts, 3/23/2013

Christopher Owens joins Radcliffe and Maconie on 6 Music today

What's going on Sunday?

Shorties (Oral Histories of "Stand By Your Man" and "The Super Bowl Shuffle," A List of Must-Read February Books, and more)

Watch Christopher Owens' Intimate Video Tour Diary

Christopher Owens: Lysandre

405 Recommended Album Competition: Christopher Owens - Lysandre

Christopher Owens played Bowery Ballroom with Melted Toys (pics); will do it again tonight

Christopher Owens’ new album, Lysandre (and a giveaway)

Spinning: Listen to This Week’s New Albums

Review: Christopher Owens – Lysandre

Christopher Owens’ ‘Lysandre’ streaming on The New York Times’ website

The 405 meets Christopher Owens

Christopher Owens – St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, London 11/12/12

Christopher Owens sets solo dates

Former Girls frontman Christopher Owens announces UK tour – ticket details

Christopher Owens announces full 2013 European tour

Christopher Owens talks Girls and solo album ahead of London shows

Gigs of The Week, 7 December

Starred: Prison to Prison EP

Watch: ex-Girls frontman Christopher Owens discusses new solo album

Christopher Owens opens up about Girls split

tix on sale: Chris Owens, Bloc Party, UMO, MS MR, Cake, Jim Gaffigan, Hundred Waters, Solange & more

Christopher Owens Announces Solo Tour Dates

Christopher Owens, Formerly of Girls, Plans Tour

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