Dylan Owen is a self-proclaimed nowhere kid from a nowhere town. And yet ou… Read Full Bio ↴Dylan Owen is a self-proclaimed nowhere kid from a nowhere town. And yet out of the sleepy small towns of Orange County, NY he has become a beacon of light for tens of thousands of ardent listeners who come from rural towns such as these and beyond; who turn to his songs of introspection and wonder and struggle as a soundtrack to their lives, and a kind of navigation device. Over the course of his early projects Keep Your Friends Close and There’s More To Life, Dylan received widespread acclaim across a bevvy of music blogs, upgraded from DIY shows in coffee shops and at open mics to sharing stages with the likes of Mac Miller, Wiz Khalifa, Watsky, Skizzy Mars, and Logic, and garnered a diehard fan base through his idiosyncratic style of hip-hop.
His poetic songwriting has generated comparisons in the press to alternative icons like Conor Oberst and Elliott Smith due to his folklike storytelling, symbolic phrasing, and vivid use of imagery influenced by the surrounding nature, wilderness, and open roads of his youth. He also possesses disarming technical prowess as an emcee, has bottomless reservoirs of wit and wordplay, and has, alongside longtime producer Skinny Atlas, formulated production palettes that marry elements ranging from alternative rap to pop to folk—where neither DJ scratches nor a live violin or trumpet are out of place.
But Owen’s accumulation of accolades (from once being labeled Billboard’s “Next Big Sound” to accruing over 13MM Spotify plays organically) and sophistication of sound are only a small part of his story and impact. His music and other fan-facing efforts (his self-published book alongside recent release, Holes In Our Stories, and his weekly Coffee with Dylan series, where he connects with a listener over video chat, to name a few) have fostered a deeply engrossed and active community, both apparent online and at shows.
While his songs often offer encouragement and spout wisdom he’s newly unearthed, he’s also willing to share deeply personal narratives, including grappling with his own mental health (Owen regularly donates proceeds from his merch line to mental health organizations)—and when he shares his growing pains with fans, they share back, to staggering lengths. They do not only sell out his shows (as they have done for every headlining performance since 2016), but tattoo his lyrics, buy merch from every drop, and compose thousands of heartfelt social media messages—both private and public—that profess how songs across his catalog have yielded a significant change of perspective, provided much-needed solace, and, in some cases, saved them from harm. While one listen to a Dylan Owen song provides immediate insight into his universal writing ability and captivating gifts as a musician, what sustains him is more than that... it is his ongoing quest to carve out meaning from his journey for himself and others, and to give it away so that it might in some way alter or empower his listeners, who prove to him time and time again that there is more to life than he ever could have known.
His poetic songwriting has generated comparisons in the press to alternative icons like Conor Oberst and Elliott Smith due to his folklike storytelling, symbolic phrasing, and vivid use of imagery influenced by the surrounding nature, wilderness, and open roads of his youth. He also possesses disarming technical prowess as an emcee, has bottomless reservoirs of wit and wordplay, and has, alongside longtime producer Skinny Atlas, formulated production palettes that marry elements ranging from alternative rap to pop to folk—where neither DJ scratches nor a live violin or trumpet are out of place.
But Owen’s accumulation of accolades (from once being labeled Billboard’s “Next Big Sound” to accruing over 13MM Spotify plays organically) and sophistication of sound are only a small part of his story and impact. His music and other fan-facing efforts (his self-published book alongside recent release, Holes In Our Stories, and his weekly Coffee with Dylan series, where he connects with a listener over video chat, to name a few) have fostered a deeply engrossed and active community, both apparent online and at shows.
While his songs often offer encouragement and spout wisdom he’s newly unearthed, he’s also willing to share deeply personal narratives, including grappling with his own mental health (Owen regularly donates proceeds from his merch line to mental health organizations)—and when he shares his growing pains with fans, they share back, to staggering lengths. They do not only sell out his shows (as they have done for every headlining performance since 2016), but tattoo his lyrics, buy merch from every drop, and compose thousands of heartfelt social media messages—both private and public—that profess how songs across his catalog have yielded a significant change of perspective, provided much-needed solace, and, in some cases, saved them from harm. While one listen to a Dylan Owen song provides immediate insight into his universal writing ability and captivating gifts as a musician, what sustains him is more than that... it is his ongoing quest to carve out meaning from his journey for himself and others, and to give it away so that it might in some way alter or empower his listeners, who prove to him time and time again that there is more to life than he ever could have known.
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Dylan Owen Lyrics
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A Quarter Century Tomorrow I turn 25 All my friends are getting high I'm jokin…
Bookmarks Dear present time This is it To all my soul searchers And my…
Break Some Ice The roaring twenties were probably Not as loud as they shoul…
Creases Some days I want to start it all over, let's…
Everything Gets Old Driving down the interstate, it's 2 am I'm infinite Wonderin…
Garden of the Angels When we meet again we will not be strangers Just old…
Garden of the Ashes When we meet again When we, when we meet again When we…
Ghosts I got ghosts Yeah, and This is not the scenic route Close y…
Ithaca is Gorgeous I did a year in the Ivy League But I don't…
Mourn I know it's cloudy in Heaven tonight I know it's cloudy…
Sail Up The Sun Sail up the sun and keep your head held high And…
The Best Fears of Our Lives The best fears of our lives Can all come true if…
The Book Report You are my favorite miracle I have seen you in a…
The Glory Years You are my favorite miracle When the world finally ends, on…
The Only Torn-Up Boy in New York Coming to you live from the bottom of a heavy…
The Window Seat Yeah whenever I hear the name Molly I think of…
We Were Only Kids Then We were only kids then We were only kids then Someday we'll…
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Shaz
This truly is a gem. Simple beat with some real worlds spoken passionately, and you got true hip hop right there.
DevonMageeOfficial
This song is deep. The lyrics, flow, etc. are also very unique. You keep it up brother!
Michael D
Dylan is so underrated. Love this song
Kendall Barron
I've listened to you every day for the last 6 months since I found out about you..and you STILL give me goosebumps. You're inspiration is never ending man. One love Dylan. Keep up the good work. <3
niklas taimi
I love underground hip hop
Elias Snyders
I found this song 2 days ago, and I swear I have listened to it 50+ times since then. I dig the inspiration. You'll make it alright my man.
Katy Smith
I love him. I tell my friends to listen to him. I tell strangers to listen to him. More people should listen to him. :D
LizSmalls
So proud of you, Dylan! Love this video. Awesome shots of the good ol' 207. Looking forward to seeing what you do in the future. You're gonna go far, kid. :) <3
Ryan MacDowell
This is my favorite song of yours and I am super impressed with all of your music both and in terms of beats/flow and lyricism. Can't wait to here more from you and next time you are in Colorado I will be there. Keep it real.
Dylan Terkay
real music man. love it bro dont quit youll make it big one day