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"They Are All Bastards Except Us" is the debut album by Steady Owl. The nine songs have an arc over the course of the record with a tongue in cheek charm influenced by bands like The Smiths and REM. The melodic songs fall between Brit melancholy, 90's favorites and American indie. Co-Produced by Aaron Hunt and Mastered by the renowned Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Artic Monkeys) the album breathes the authentic vibe of the late night recording expressions that the songs were originally conceived in. 

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“Steady Owl’s Debut Album Review: A Versatile Indie Rock Journey with ‘They are All Bastards Except Us’” - IAMUR

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“Weaving some legendary bands’ influences with their own unique twist, Steady Owl... has cooked up one of the best albums I have listened to this year within the realms of indie and alternative rock. “They Are All Bastards Except Us” is packed with charismatic and beautifully striking sets of tonality that let you really soak in the vibrancy and style that it all gives off.” - Daily Music Spin

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“Lyrically, it will throw you right back to when Pearl Jam broke your heart for the first time with their single, Black, while the cosmos is torn through by the stunning angular guitars, which know which evocative impulses to strike with every pitch and pace-perfected progression.” - A&R Factory

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Who knew that the softest hoodie you'll ever own comes with such a cool design. You won't regret buying this classic streetwear piece of apparel with a convenient pouch pocket and warm hood for chilly evenings.

• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
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• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
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This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

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This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
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This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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ABOUT

Steady Owl is the alter ego of self-described late bloomer Roy Shrum. With a knack for crafting compelling songs supported by intricate guitar work and a unique voice he is joined by longtime friends Jon Wiest on drums and Jeremy Cullum on keys. Shrum and Wiest share a storied history of playing together in various bands over the years as a formidable rhythm section with Shrum on bass. The duo met while attending college in Phoenix, Arizona where Wiest studied drums under storied Jazz drummer Dom Moio and were fast friends. The debut album, "They Are All Bastards Except Us," released October, 2023. Featuring nine songs the record is the result of the artistic synergy between Shrum and his longtime collaborator. Influenced by bands such as The Smiths, R.E.M., and Radiohead, the album pays homage to these inspirations while firmly maintaining it’s own quality. The melodic songs fall between Brit melancholy, 90's favorites and American indie. Co-Produced by Aaron Hunt and Mastered by the renowned Brian Lucey (Black Keys, Artic Monkeys), the resulting sound is distinctive but in a way that the songs become instant favorites. Tongue-in-cheek turns of phrase and occasional unexpected musical turns revolve around a core of solid song crafting.

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Vinyl Shipping Now! 

To quote Clark Griswald's dad in Christmas Vacation, “It's a beaut Clark, it's a beaut”. The limited run of 200 vinyl's are in and shipping tomorrow. features: Lyrics, downloads and a beaut blood red lava/smoke color. On Sale now, Packages also available. See the store for details. Merry Christmas. 

Vinyl Test Print 

We got some good bourbon and sat down for a weekend of listening through the test presses, the verdict? Test presses sounded goooood. We had this specially mastered for Vinyl by Brian Lucey and what can we say, the man is an artist. We are excited about getting this version out there, in many ways it is the most organic way to experience the album. Preorders have been coming in for the red smoke limited edition, we expect delivery in a few weeks. Pre-orders available on on SteadyOwlMusic.com