From the ashes of Cap’n Jazz’s break-up in 1995 rose the Chicago band, Owls, from 2001-2002. Consisting of Cap’n Jazz members Tim Kinsella, Mike Kinsella, Sam Zurick, and Victor Villareal (Davey von Bohlen was pre-occupied with The Promise Ring), the band picked up where Cap’n Jazz left off with their patented math rock-inspired brand of emo/post-hardcore. After the release of their self-titled album in 2001, Owls broke up, only to reunite in 2012.
Earlier this week, Owls announced their plans to release another LP, Two, this March. Along with the project’s announcement was their first single, “I’m Surprised,” which you can listen to below. The Cap’n Jazz tree of musicians is still going strong after all of these years, with Tim Kinsella active with Joan of Arc, and his collaboration with Leroy Bach and Marvin Tate, Mike Kinsella with Joan of Arc, Owen, and Their/They’re/There, Victor Villareal with his solo music and Joan of Arc, and Sam Zurick with Joan of Arc.
With Owls active once again, maybe Davey could find some free time and join the guys for a second, short Cap’n Jazz reunion run. If only, if only…