Craig Owens has announced VOLUME 1, a collection of songs, out August 18th on Velocity Records. Known for his work with Chiodos and Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, the upcoming collection marks Owens’ first solo release. It finds him bringing new life to favorite songs from his vast catalog of work, including the aforementioned Chiodos and Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, plus Isles & Glaciers and badXchannels, as well as an exclusive unreleased original track.
The announcement arrives alongside a reimagined version of fan-favorite Chiodos track “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A Minute On The Creek,” turning the chaotic, post-hardcore classic into a lush ballad. As the original piano instrumentation of the track elevates into a striking, full sound, Owens’ vocals exude emotion and connectivity. The video for the song is an intense dance, with an equally powerful performance from Owens. Watch it now below.
Speaking on the song, Owens stated, “‘Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A Minute on the Creek’ is a song about a relationship that has reached a point of stagnation or dissatisfaction and a desire to end a relationship that has lost its spark and meaning. The song portrays a sense of disillusionment, a desire for a clean break, and an acknowledgment that walking away is the best course of action despite the pain.”
VOLUME 1 was recorded, produced, engineered, and mixed by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Wonder Years) and mastered by Alan Douches at West Side Mastering. It is available for preorder now though Velocity Records.
Craig Owens just embarked on a U.S. headline tour starting today in Denver, CO, with dates running through July 8th, ending in St. Louis, MO. Support comes from Kurt Travis and Moxy the Band with Voila on select dates.
Tour Dates:
w/ Kurt Travis and Moxy The Band
06/06 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
06/07 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Soundwell
06/09 – Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper
06/10 – Portland, OR @ Dante’s
06/11 – Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield’s
06/13 – San Francisco, CA @ Neck Of The Woods
06/14 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
06/15 – San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room
06/17 – Anaheim, CA @ Chain Reaction
06/18 – Mesa, AZ @ Underground
06/20 – Lubbock, TX @ Jake’s Backroom
06/21 – San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box
06/22 – Houston, TX @ Studio @ Warehouse
06/23 – Dallas, TX @ Deep Ellum Art Co
06/24 – Dallas, TX @ So What
06/26 – Orlando, FL @ Level 13
06/27 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade – Hell
06/28 – Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar
06/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
06/30 – Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows
07/01 – Hartford, CT @ Webster Underground
07/02 – Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
07/05 – Detroit, MI @ Loving Touch w/ Voila
07/06 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge w/ Voila
07/07 – Milwaukee, WI @ X -Ray Arcade w/ Voila
07/08 – St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House w/ Voila