Matt Owens & Radioking

Matt Owens first came to prominence as a founding member of million-selling Indie-folk band Noah and the Whale.

After his last solo record “Way Out West” was hailed as a “Masterpiece” by Uncut and a “Career Zenith” by Classic Rock Mag the critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter is back with a new souped-up Rock’n’Roll band “Radioking” and his most visceral, primal record to date.

Cut live to tape over two days at Middle Farm “The Wilderness Years” is a different type of offering. 

Culled principally from their notorious live sets, the tracklist is mostly curated from Owens’ first 4 albums. Paul Weller/ Ocean Colour Scene’s guitarist Steve Cradock joins on 3 tracks, and Annie Dresner and Hannah White join for duets. 

The Wilderness Years” harks back to 70’s Neil Young, the most joyous Drive-by Truckers, and features jams that venture into the sonic palettes of War on Drugs.

Over the years Matt’s melodic, gritty guitar style has kept him in high demand, playing with members of Dire Straits, Ethan Johns, Thea Gilmore & Our Man in The Field amongst many others and his new band are the perfect foil for some incendiary jams. 

Matt Owens & Radioking are touring all year, fast establishing themselves as one of the fiercest live acts in the country.