Bio
For fans of classic melodic punk and hardcore, Rad Owl is the sonic equivalent of slipping on a new pair of Vans—familiar, comforting, and kick-ass fresh out of the box. Featuring ex-members of Samiam, Gratitude, Align, Class of ‘86, The Stereo, and more, this battle-tested Minneapolis-based quartet dishes out dynamic, hook-laden songs in the vein of SST/Cruz, Epitaph and Fat Wreck Chords faves like Descendents/ALL, Big Drill Car, Propagandhi, Samiam, and Snuff. While a deliberate homage to influences of the past, Rad Owl’s music is more than just a fleeting nostalgia trip. The songs on their debut LP, Madison Beast, and follow up full-length, Rage Gracefully, jump off the speakers with the excitement of a band boldly forging its own identity—one predicated on air-tight musicianship, earnest songwriting, and unrelenting energy.
